Discover your Authentic Sicily
A multi-day immersive journey through Sicily designed to reconnect travelers with the island’s cultural heritage, traditions and authentic local life. Based in Siracusa, the program combines guided visits to iconic UNESCO sites such as the Neapolis Archaeological Park, Ortigia, Noto, Taormina, Palermo and the Valley of the Temples with experiential activities including Italian language classes, Sicilian cooking sessions and a traditional ceramics workshop. Guests will enjoy authentic rural experiences such as foraging with a farmer’s lunch and participation in a local Patron Saint Festival, alongside optional Roots Reconnection Tours for a deeper exploration
- Spring & Fall editions
- 15-days tour
- Inclusions
- Spring & Fall editions
- 15-days tour
- Inclusions
DAY 01
Siracusa
Arrival
Arrival at CTA airport, private transfer and apartment check-in Siracusa
DAY 02
Ortigia
Morning
Neapolis Archaeological park guided tour
Afternoon
Ortigia guided walking tour
DAY 03
NOTO
Morning
Experiential Italian Language Class
Afternoon
Excursion to Noto with guided tour
DAY 04
Patron Saint Festival
Foraging experience, farmer’s lunch and participation to Patron Saint Festival.
DAY 05
Roots Reconnection Tour
Free Day
Roots Reconnection Tour
DAY 06
Roots Reconnection Tour
Free Day
Roots Reconnection Tour
DAY 07
Roots Reconnection Tour
Free Day
Roots Reconnection Tour
DAY 08
TAORMINA
Excursion to Taormina and full day tour
DAY 09
cooking class
Experiential Italian language class and typical Sicilian cooking class
DAY 10
Valley of the Temples
Excursion to the Valley of the Temples with guided tour and light lunch tasting of typical local products
DAY 11
ceramics workshop
Experiential Italian language class
Traditional Sicilian ceramics workshop
DAY 12
PALERMO
Departure to Palermo with overnight stay
Afternoon
Palermo guided walking tour
DAY 13
PALERMO
Morning
Free time in Palermo for independent exploration
Afternoon
Return to Siracusa
DAY 14
MOUNT ETNA
Excursion to Mount Etna with light hike, lunch and tasting in DOP boutique winery
DAY 15
CTA AIRPORT
Check-out and private transfer to CTA Airport
DAY 01
Siracusa
Arrival
Arrival at CTA airport, private transfer and apartment check-in Siracusa
DAY 02
Ortigia
Morning
Neapolis Archaeological park guided tour
Afternoon
Ortigia guided walking tour
DAY 03
NOTO
Morning
Experiential Italian Language Class
Afternoon
Excursion to Noto with guided tour
DAY 04
Patron Saint Festival
Olive harvesting experience, farmer’s lunch and participation to Patron Saint festival in Palazzolo Acreide*.
DAY 05
Roots Reconnection Tour
Free Day
Roots Reconnection Tour (optional)
DAY 06
Roots Reconnection Tour
Free Day
Roots Reconnection Tour
DAY 07
Roots Reconnection Tour
Free Day
Roots Reconnection Tour
DAY 08
TAORMINA
Excursion to Taormina and full day tour
DAY 09
cooking class
Experiential Italian language class
and typical Sicilian cooking class
DAY 10
Valley of the Temples
Excursion to the Valley of the Temples with guided tour and light lunch tasting of typical local products
DAY 11
ceramics workshop
Experiential Italian language class
Traditional Sicilian ceramics workshop
DAY 12
PALERMO
Departure to Palermo with overnight stay
Afternoon
Palermo guided walking touro
DAY 13
PALERMO
Morning
Free time in Palermo for independent exploration
Afternoon
Return to Siracusa
DAY 14
MOUNT ETNA
Excursion to Mount Etna with light hike, lunch and tasting in DOP boutique winery
DAY 15
CTA AIRPORT
Check-out and private transfer to CTA Airport
Includes
- 14 nights in double or twin room in shared apartment with ensuite
- bathroom and shared kitchen (Hotel option available upon request and at an extra cost)
- Return minivan transfers from/to CTA airport
- All private bus transfers to excursion locations
- Private guided tours in English as mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals as included in the itinerary
- Experiences as included in the itinerary
- 3 experiential Italian Language classes
- All entries to monuments and museums included in the tours
- 24/7 onsite emergency assistance
Optional
Roots Reconnection and Ancestry tours are optional an will be quoted upon request. They include genealogical research and on-site visit to family places.
Your Gateway
to Sicily Awaits
EXPERIENCE SICILY
Let your journey blossom
A TASTE OF SICILY
TOUR SAMPLE ITINERARY
A group-based experience blending guided visits, Italian language classes, cooking lessons, rural activities, and an Etna excursion, with optional extensions across Sicily.
- 6-day + add-ons + inclusions
- 8-20 pax
A SICILIAN ODYSSEY
FLY & DRIVE
A self-drive tour across Sicily’s iconic destinations, combining UNESCO sites, cultural visits, wine tastings, boat excursions, and authentic culinary experiences.
- 10-day + inclusions
- Self-drive tour