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

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.

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.