Day 1. Friday, September 3<\/b><\/p>\n
Arrival and welcome dinner in Taormina with chef Gregorio<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u2022 Arrival at Catania-Fontanarosa International Airport (CTA), or Catania train station, our friendly tour leader will greet you and assist with transportation to your accommodation at our hotel in Taormina<\/span><\/p>\n\u2022 Check-in to our hotel in Taormina<\/p>\n
\u2022 Relaxing afternoon in Taormina. Free time to relax and explore the surroundings<\/p>\n
\u2022 7:00pm <\/span>Welcome dinner at a Sicilian restaurant<\/span>, with chef Gregorio and Flavia, with introduction of the tour<\/span><\/p>\n\u2022 Evening walk through Taormina\u2019s historic center and return to the hotel<\/p>\n
Day 2. Saturday, September 4<\/b><\/p>\n
Taormina Greek theatre – Bar Vitelli in Savoca – Home restaurant Da Noemi<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u2022 Breakfast at the hotel<\/p>\n
\u2022 10:30am Walking and visit the <\/span>Greek theatre of Taormina<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u2022 1:00pm Lunch at a local restaurant \u201cCasa Taormina\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2022 3:00pm Return to the hotel and relax<\/p>\n
\u2022 5:00pm Tour to Savoca. Bar Vitelli is a famous historic venue located in Savoca, in the province of Messina, on the ground floor of the seventeenth-century Palazzo Trimarchi. Made famous in 1972 by director Francis Ford Coppola, who filmed some iconic scenes from The Godfather there, the bar is a world-famous tourist destination.<\/p>\n
\u2022 8:00pm Dinner at Ristorante Noemi dal 1988 in Gallodoro (ME), a small, old village with only 300 inhabitants<\/p>\n
\u2022 Return to the hotel <\/p>\n
Day 3. Sunday, September 5<\/b><\/p>\n
Taormina free day and Pizza dinner<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u2022 Breakfast at the hotel<\/p>\n
\u2022 Free time in Taormina to explore its historic center, founded in 358 BC and set high above the Mediterranean Sea with unforgettable views of Mount Etna. For a more relaxed option, take the funivia down to the beach, rent an umbrella for a day at the beach club, get a fresh seafood salad and enjoy a swim in the Mediterranean<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lunch open<\/p>\n
\u2022 Free afternoon to enjoy Taormina at your own pace. After the morning\u2019s cultural visit, browse the town\u2019s many shops, pause for aperitifs, gelato, or cannoli, and take in the endless views and lively atmosphere. Shopping in Taormina is a true Sicilian dream<\/p>\n
\u2022 7:45pm <\/span>Pizza dinner at Villa Zuccaro in Taormina<\/span>, one of the town\u2019s most beloved pizzerias, known for its traditional wood-fired pizzas and welcoming Sicilian atmosphere<\/span><\/p>\n\u2022 Return to the hotel Vello d\u2019Oro in Taormina<\/p>\n
Day 4. Monday, September 6<\/b><\/p>\n
Linguaglossa wine tasting at Emilio Sciacca – Cannoli\u2019s tasting – Terre di Romanello in Noto<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u2022 Breakfast at the hotel<\/p>\n
\u2022 10:30am Check-out and departure for Terre di Romanello in Noto<\/p>\n
\u2022 11:30am Emilio Sciacca Etna winery. Wine tasting experience at a winery on the slopes of Mount Etna, featuring a guided introduction to the volcanic terroir and local Etna wines, followed by a relaxed lunch<\/p>\n
\u2022 3:00pm Pasticceria Ranieri Augusta Cannoli tasting, featuring a crunchy cannoli shell filled with freshly whipped sheep\u2019s milk ricotta<\/p>\n
\u2022 4:00pm Arrival at Terre di Romanello, followed by check-in.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Afternoon at leisure by the pool, with time to relax and enjoy an Aperol Spritz \u2014 a classic Italian long drink.<\/p>\n
\u2022 6:45pm Evening walk through Noto, with time to enjoy the Baroque streets and atmosphere before dinner<\/p>\n
\u2022 8:30pm Dinner at Nach\u00e8, a popular Sicilian restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere and traditional local cuisine<\/p>\n
\u2022 Return to Terre di Romanello<\/p>\n
Day 5. Tuesday, September 7<\/b><\/p>\n
Noto\u2019s tour – EVOO tasting at Frantoio Ruta – Marzamemi<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u2022 Breakfast at the hotel<\/p>\n
\u2022 10:00am Private tour of Noto. Known for its remarkable Baroque architecture, Noto features several highlights: the reconstructed 18th-century Noto Cathedral; Palazzo Ducezio, now the town hall, with its ornate Hall of Mirrors; Palazzo Nicolaci, renowned for its richly decorated balconies; and the 19th-century Porta Reale, a triumphal arch marking the entrance to the city<\/p>\n
\u2022 1:00pm EVOO tasting at Frantoio Ruta, with a guided introduction to extra virgin olive oil production and a sensory tasting experience highlighting its essential role in Italian cuisine and Sicilian culinary traditions<\/p>\n
\u2022 Return to Terre di Romanello and relax<\/p>\n
\u2022 5:30pm Artisanal gelato or granita served in a soft brioche bun, a beloved Sicilian specialty and a delicious way to experience one of the island\u2019s most iconic sweet traditions<\/p>\n
\u2022 6:30pm Stroll through Marzamemi, one of Sicily\u2019s most charming seaside villages, known for its historic fishing heritage, picturesque piazza, and relaxed coastal atmosphere<\/p>\n
\u2022 Typical seafood platter in Marzamemi, a picturesque and historic seaside fishing village located on the southeastern coast of Sicily, in the province of Syracuse<\/p>\n
\u2022 Return to Terre di Romanello<\/p>\n
Day 6. Wednesday, September 8<\/b><\/p>\n
Caseificio Busello (Cheesemaker) Demo and Tasting – Ragusa Ibla – Barone Sergio winery<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u2022 Breakfast at the hotel followed by an easy morning at Terre di Romanello, with time to relax by the pool while enjoying a coffee or freshly squeezed orange juice<\/p>\n
\u2022 11:30am Departure for Caseificio Busello. During our visit, you\u2019ll see firsthand how these traditional cheeses are made and enjoy a tasting of their products, along with other island specialties.<\/p>\n
\u2022 3:00 pm Departure for Ragusa, visit to the historic center of the town. Duomo, Villino Arezzo, Corso, Palazzo Cosentini<\/p>\n
\u2022 5:00pm Return at the hotel<\/p>\n
\u2022 6:30pm Departure for Barone Sergio winery. Prepare for an escape from the outside world. Once you cross the threshold of the estate, where we will welcome you, we will take you to explore our native vineyards, discovering the terroir and our cultivation systems. After feasting your eyes on the unique light of this part of Eastern Sicily, we will go to the cellar together to observe the grape processing and our winemaking processes. From the cellar, we will move to the historic atmosphere of the “baglio” or the unique atmosphere of the terrace overlooking the vineyards, where we will let you taste our wines, each paired with a specific dish based on local products to enhance the flavors and aromas of both. Wine-pairing d<\/b><\/i>inner in the vineyard <\/b><\/i><\/p>\n
\u2022 Return at Terre di Romanello<\/p>\n
Day 7. Thursday, September 9<\/b><\/p>\n
Modica chocolate tasting \u2013 Seaside lunch – Dinner at Terre di Romanello<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u2022 Breakfast at the hotel<\/p>\n
\u2022 10:15am Departure for Modica, renowned as one of Southern Italy\u2019s most celebrated chocolate destinations, followed by a tasting of traditional Cioccolato di Modica<\/p>\n
\u2022 1:00pm Arrival in Marina di Modica for lunch at Rabbuso Trattoria di mare, a seaside restaurant, featuring fresh local seafood and views of the Mediterranean. After lunch, enjoy some relaxed beach time and swimming before returning inland<\/p>\n
\u2022 5:30pm Return at the hotel and relax<\/p>\n
\u2022 7:30pm Dinner in the garden at Terre di Romanello, overlooking Noto<\/p>\n
Day 8. Friday, September 10<\/b><\/p>\n
Ortigia\u2019s open-air market – Home-style coocking lesson <\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u2022 Breakfast at the hotel and check-out<\/p>\n
\u2022 10:00am Departure for Ortigia, where we will explore one of Sicily\u2019s oldest open-air markets and enjoy a tasting of traditional street food among the lively stalls<\/p>\n
\u2022 2:00pm Depart Ortigia for Catania, followed by arrival and check-in at Hotel Il Principe<\/p>\n
\u2022 5:00pm Walking and shopping in Catania (Via Etnea)<\/p>\n
\u2022 7:00pm Home-style cooking lesson focused on traditional Sicilian cuisine, with hands-on preparation of local recipes in a warm and informal atmosphere<\/p>\n
\u2022 Returnt to Hotel Il Principe<\/p>\n
Day 9. Saturday, September 11<\/b><\/p>\n
Catania\u2019s free morning – Walking tour – Catanian restaurant<\/span><\/i><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n\u2022 Breakfast at the hotel<\/p>\n
\u2022 10:00am Free morning in Catania for shopping, rest, and time to explore the city at your own pace<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lunch open<\/p>\n
\u2022 5:00pm Guided tour of Catania\u2019s historic center. Explore the city\u2019s Baroque heart on foot, including its lively streets, elegant squares, and distinctive architecture shaped by Mount Etna\u2019s volcanic stone.<\/p>\n
\u2022 7:00pm Dinner at Moodika, a walking distance seafood restaurant in Catania known for its fresh fish dishes and contemporary Sicilian flavors<\/p>\n
\u2022 Return to Hotel Il Principe<\/p>\n
Day 10. Sunday, September 12<\/b><\/p>\n
Departure. Arrivederci Sicilia!!!<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\u2022 Breakfast at the hotel<\/p>\n
\u2022 Departure from the hotel with transfers to the airport CTA (Catania airport) or train station of Catania Centrale<\/p>\n
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