Join us for Sicily Enogastronomy Tour 2023
Sicily territories 2023
October 9 - 16, 2023 (Overnight Flight)
$ 3,750 PP
All-Inclusive Land Package (Leave USA October 8)
LAND-PACKAGE OCTOBER 9-16-2023
Preliminary Program Sicily Food-Wine-History-Culture Tour
Day 1 Monday (October 9)
Airport Borsellino Falcone (Punta Raisi) Palermo
On arrival in Sicily. Airport pick-up and transfer to our exquisite hotel in Bagheria.
A welcome cocktail follows check-in.
Dinner in Bagheria. Menu designed by Chef Walter
Orientation for the week-long activities
▪ Inclusions: Airport picks up / Welcome Cocktail Reception / Welcome Dinner with wine.
Day 2 Tuesday / PALERMO, CASTELDACCIA (October 10)
Breakfast. Palermo Historical city center visit, with Sheila Filipponi, followed by Ballaro's Market for a Street Food Lunch with wine.
Salaparuta Wine Tasting in the late afternoon.
Dinner in Bagheria at Don Ciccio
▪ Inclusions: Breakfast / Street Food Lunch Dinner & Wine / Wine Tastings with food at Salaparuta Winery
Day 3 Wednesday / MONREALE, ALCAMO, BAGHERIA (October 11)
Breakfast. Morning travel to the Duomo of Monreale, for a culture visit to the Unesco Treasure. Immerse yourself into the true essence of culture.
Afternoon travel to Alcamo for a wine tasting + picnic lunch at Four Cieli Winery with locally-made organic paired foods. Brief visit to the town of nearby Calatafimi , the place where the initial creation of United Italy was discussed and executed.
Return to our hotel in Bagheria. Dinner in the quaint village of Santa Flavia on seafood.
Pack your bags. We are moving tomorrow to the splendid city of Siracusa.
▪ Inclusions: Breakfast / Culture site entry / Wine Tasting lunch / Dinner
Day 4 Thursday / BAGHERIA, CEFALU', SIRACUSA (October 12)
Breakfast. Today is a long day for us but certainly rewarding. We will travel toward Siracusa, with the first stop in Cefalu' on the Island's eastern shores. Visit to the Unesco Treasure Duomo, followed by a coffee and dessert break in the center's Piazza. Back on the road toward the ancient city of Siracusa, our next home for the remaining time in Sicily. Along the way we'll stop for picnic box lunch with wine, or a wine tasting.
Check in the elegance and comfort of Hotel Parco delle Fontane. Free time for you to enjoy the spectacular setting. Welcome cocktail with locally-made antipasti.
▪ Inclusions: Breakfast / Coffee Break with pastry / Lunch
Day 5 Friday / SAVOCA & TAORMINA + SIRACUSA (October 13)
Breakfast. We are departing from Siracusa today and heading along the coast towards Savoca to visit the filming sites of the movie "The Godfather."
Food Tasting in Savoca at the famous Il Buon Pane, perhaps the best bread makers of the territory. Sample among other things, the obsession "Focaccia Messinese".
Afternoon travel to Taormina. Free time to shop and visit the many attractions in the romantic city center. Dinner in Taormina.
Cannoli Tasting at La Pignolata after dinner.
Return to Siracusa.
▪ Inclusions: Breakfast / Food Tasting Lunch / Dinner / Cannoli Tasting
Day 6 Saturday / MODICA, RAGUSA, NOTO (Baroque Day) (October 14)
Breakfast. Ragusa guided visit to admire the incredible architecture. Lunch in Ragusa on local specialties. Back on the road toward Modica. Free time in Modica. Chocolate tasting in Modica. Departure toward the baroque city of Noto with a visit to the city center with stops to enjoy excellent dinner with wine.
▪ Inclusions: Breakfast / Lunch / Chocolate Tasting / Dinner
Day 7 Sunday / SIRACUSA, ORTIGIA (October 15)
Breakfast. Morning walk through the Island of Ortigia and its outdoor market. Lunch at Fratelli Burgio., or similar at the waterfront. We will spend most of the day in this quaint island. Gelato Tasting at Caffe'Viola. Last-minute shopping free time in Ortigia.
Farewell Dinner at Hotel Parco delle Fontane.
▪ Inclusions: Breakfast / Lunch / Gelato Tasting / Farewell Dinner
Day 8, Monday / SIRACUSA, CATANIA (October 16)
Early breakfast followed by the departure toward Catania Fontanarossa Airport (1 hour) for the connecting flights, based on scheduled departures.
▪ Inclusions: Breakfast / Airport Transfer to Catania Fontanarossa
Book 401.273.2652 - carmela@chefwalter.com
NOTE: Other activities include cultural visits, Wineries, Cheese Farming, Bakeries, Local Realities, and much more. Our tours follow our sustainable lifestyle, with health + wellness in philosophy. Some religious activities included—comfortable physical activities.
Guided Tour with Chef Walter and Travel Consultant Sheila Filipponi
Note: Flavors + Knowledge Tours may alter the program and itinerary according to logistics, but always with an upgrade!
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Land-Package - All-Inclusive Tour
$ 3650 PP without Airfare.
8 Days - 7 Nights
Price for Double Occupancy
INCLUSION
- Five Star-Rated Hotels
- Experienced English-speaking guide throughout the tour, including Chef Walter.
- All transportation. Arrival and departure transfers.
- All breakfast, All lunches, or related food + wine activities. All wine tasting. All dinners.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Insurance. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
Optional experiences and extra nights are available on this tour for an additional cost.
Contact us should you need assistance.
Additional Services
Gratuity
Other meals, snacks, and drinks
Contact Carmela Natale for booking or other details. carmela@chefwalter.com
All restaurants, hotels, menus, wine tasting and food-related activities designed by Chef Walter Potenza and local-chef advisors.
Flavors + Knowledge Tours does not partner, or work with International Tour agencies. Family operation since 1995.
