Sicily
Our handpicked highlights
If it isn’t included, it isn’t worth it
• Visit stunning UNESCO-listed ancient sites such as Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and the del Casale, all free from the summer crowds and queues • Pair your sightseeing with generous helpings of gastronomy - eating at local trattorias and enjoying home-grown wines and produce throughout • Stay in small hotels and ‘real’ towns like Castellammare and Modica, where locals go about their lives year-round • Enjoy authentic experiences that money can’t buy, including dining at a private ‘Baglio’ farm and learning the art of Sicilian chocolate-making at a chocolaterie • Avoid tourist magnets like Taormina and Cefalu, and discover o -radar towns like Naro
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Some of our unique artisan experiences Against a backdrop of rich heritage from ancient civilisations and UNESCO listed sites like Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and the Villa Del Casale, Sicily has been named as a European Region of Gastronomy. You can enjoy some mouth-watering moments for yourself on our authentic Heart & Soul of Sicily small group tour.
Mandranova olive farm & lunch Enjoy mouth-watering authentic Sicilian dishes and an olive tasting at the family owned Mandranova, an organic olive oil farm in a delightful setting. Centuries-old olive trees and almond trees surround the beautiful farmhouse. Using only home-grown produce, Silvia and Giuseppe are proud of their ze- ro-carbon footprint restaurant as Silvia creates dishes ‘like Nonna used to make’ paired with the very best of local wines.
Baglio Fontana We step back in time to Baglio Fontana, an authentic and charming Moorish Sicilian farmhouse dating back centuries and beautifully renovated by the Di Vita family. In this unique setting with a warm welcome from the owners, we sample a selection of their own wines and a delicious dinner using locally sourced and seasonal fresh produce. Giving us a real insight into the rich agricultural and fishing industries of the area is a series of family-owned historical artefacts on display.
Torre Marabino farewell dinner We o er a memorable final dinner at the prestigious Torre Marabino, a secluded oasis in beautiful southeast Sicily. A converted Norman watchtower surrounded by its own organic farm and winery producing olive oil, wines and fresh vegetables. With a warm Sicilian welcome, Francesco and his team will make you feel at home as they serve refreshing aperitifs and mouth-watering canapés before enjoying chef-inspired Sicilian fish dishes or home-made pasta in a beautiful setting.
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