Your Sicily Food & Wine Culinary Luxury Vacation!

• Arrival & Authentic Welcome: Your vacation kicks off with a seamless airport welcome in Palermo, followed by a comfortable transfer. Settle in before immersing yourself in your first authentic Sicilian Gastronomical experience.
• Local House Welcome Dinner: Indulge in a truly special welcome dinner, hosted in the charming home of a local family. Savor genuine Sicilian food and raise a toast to the start of your unforgettable food & wine journey.

• Vibrant Market Immersion: Join your expert foodie guide for an immersive stroll through Palermo's bustling markets. Experience the symphony of local scents and colors as you taste fresh ingredients – a true Sicily food tour highlight!

• Hands-On Cooking Class & Authentic Feast: Dive into a hands-on cooking class mastering traditional Sicilian cuisine. Learn the secrets behind classic dishes, then enjoy your expertly prepared creations for lunch, celebrating your newfound culinary skills.

• Marsala's Baroque Charm & Street Food Delights: Stroll the "cassaro" in Marsala, embracing the vibrant atmosphere and uncovering the city's culinary gems. Taste iconic local street food like "Panellaro" at the fish market and exceptional arancine from a renowned bakery – sounds that will linger in your memory!
• Marsala Wine & Family Culinary Secrets: Savor and learn about exquisite Marsala wine from a captivating expert, then indulge your sweet tooth with unique "cappidduzzo" ravioli. The day culminates at your guide's home, where you'll cook a meal together using cherished family recipes from the 1940s, revealing stories connecting food and heritage.

• Scenic Transfer & Madonie Park Delicacies: Bid farewell to Palermo as you journey towards San Leonardello. En route, embark on a delightful food activity in a traditional farm within the stunning Madonie Natural Park.
• Artisanal Cheese & Pastries Experience: Indulge in an immersive experience focused on artisanal cheese and local pastries. Discover the secrets behind Sicilian cheese-making and taste freshly made regional sweets, a truly authentic culinary stop on your Sicily tour.

• Etna Wine Tour & Farm Lunch: Ascend the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily's majestic volcano, for an exclusive Etna wine tour. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a typical volcanic farm, tasting wines born from the rich volcanic soil.
• Lava Stone Aperitivo: Visit a second winery nestled on ancient lava flows. Experience a truly unique aperitivo, savoring exquisite Sicilian wines served on warm volcanic stones – an unparalleled luxury vacation moment.

• Catania Market & Food Tour: Explore the vibrant markets of Catania, indulging in local tastings and immersing yourself in the city's lively atmosphere. Discover unique regional specialties and traditional Sicilian food.
• Artisanal Amari & Farewell Cooking Class: Visit a special orange farm in Catania that produces unique "amari." Then, return to San Leonardello for your grand farewell cooking class, crafting delightful Sicilian dishes before enjoying a celebratory farewell dinner, savoring every moment of your weeklong culinary vacation.

• Breakfast & Cherished Memories: Enjoy a final hearty breakfast, reminiscing about the unforgettable Sicily food & wine experiences and the incredible connections made during your Italy vacation.
• Seamless Departure: Check out from your luxurious accommodation. Our team ensures a comfortable private transfer to the airport for your onward journey. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next culinary trip to Italy!

The historical Politeama Hotel, situated in the city centre of Palermo, is glad to welcome you in a new and fully renewed structure.

This is the best solution for individuals and companies who want a high quality stay in the center of the city.

All rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and services have been entirely restructured to offer an unforgettable experience to our guests. The sober and classy lines of furniture and the subtle color harmony give rise to a cozy and refined ambiance, from which you will enjoy an exclusive view of Politeama square.

San Leonardello Farmhouse is located in the municipality of Giarre, in the province of Catania, a few minutes from Etna, Taormina and the sea of Riposto, Acireale and Acitrezza. Treat yourself to a relaxing holiday discovering Sicily! San Leonardello offers hospitality in typical rural houses, rooms and mini-apartments equipped with every comfort, restored with care and furnished in the taste of Sicilian tradition. Simple accommodation, with panoramic views and large outdoor spaces, where you can find the peace and wellness that only contact with nature can provide.

Daily inclusions:

DAY - Palermo Arrival & A Taste of Sicilian Welcome
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for the Palermo airport / Palermo Hotel direct transfer
Specdial Welcome Dinner at a local home with wines included
3 nights in a 4* Hotel Politeama in Palermo with breakfast included

DAY 2 - Palermo's Flavors - Market Discoveries & Cooking Class
Palermo Market Tour with private guide
Hands-On Sicilian Cooking Class followed by seated Lunch of your prepared dishes

DAY 3 - A Day in Marsala – Street Food, Wine & Family Recipes
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for Marsala tour with lunch up to 8 hours
Marsala Street Food Exploration and tasting
Visit and Tasting of a top-rated winery in the Marsala area with Lunch

DAY 4 - Scenic Transfer to Catania Countryside with Cheese & Pastries Experience
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for the Palermo / Taormina transfer with en route stops
Cheese and Pastries experience with food tastings

DAY 5 - Mt. Etna's Volcanic Trek: Wines & Lava
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for the Etna tour up to 8 hours
Mt. Etna Trek with private guide up to 2 hours
Etna Wine Tour & Tasting in a local Etna winery with lunch

DAY 6 - Catania's Vibrant Flavors & Grand Farewell Feast
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for the Etna tour up to 8 hours
Catania Market & Food Tour with local food tastings.
Artisanal Amari Visit in a local orange farm producing unique Sicilian "amari."
Farewell Cooking Class & Dinner at your accommodation

DAY 7 - Arrivederci Sicily!
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for the Hotel / Catania airport direct transfer

Flights unless specified in “what’s included”
Hotel city tax unless specified in “what’s included”
Meals unless specified in “what’s included”
Personal expenses
Any other good or service not listed in “what’s included”