Ancient Past and Vibrant Present
This is an offer you can’t refuse. Seductively beautiful, Sicily has been luring visitors for centuries. Experience the unique legacy of the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Normans, crusading Knights of St. John, Ottoman Turks and the Bourbons, all on this stunning island of Sicily. Staying at an exclusive seafront villa with private swimming pool and panoramic sea views, discover ancient towns, churches, Roman ruins, a rumbling stratovolcano and the delectable layer-cake of Sicilian culinary influences over 11 days.
Tour Inclusions
7 nights accommodation - Marina di Modica
3 nights accommodation - Taormina
Travel by mini-coach as per itinerary
Sightseeing as per itinerary with entry fees
Culinary art sessions with Renato
Cooking class with professional chef at La Moresca restaurant at Torre Morabino
Visit and lunch with premium wines at Gambino Winery Mt Etna
24 meals including a help-yourself breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 8 dinners with limited wine*
Services of professional guides at selected locations
Pre-departure lunch and meet and greet
*additional wine can be purchased
Itinerary
Day 1: Catania to Marina di Modica
Day 2: Noto & Marzamemi
Day 3: Villa Maya
Day 4: Siracusa
Day 5: Torre Marabino - Ispica
Day 6: Ragusa & Modica
Day 7: Marina di Modica
Day 8: Mt. Etna & Taormina
Day 9: Taormina
Day 10: Taormina
Day 11: Taormina to Catania
Download the Simply Sicily brochure for a more detailed itinerary.
“A small group of 12-14 are hosted by Renato on this wonderful tour of Sicily - embracing history, food, culture, wine and chocolate.
You have not tasted arancini until you have indulged in Sicily, the UNESCO listed sites, ancient Greek temples, the Baroque style of architecture - but for me the drive up to Mt Etna was a reality check on what an earthquake means, seeing all the lava which is used to make the roads and the submersion of a house.
Another delight was seeing Inspector Montalbano’s house - if you have not seen the TV series, indulge yourself. And a visit to the oldest Chocolate factory in Sicily - tasting included! Taormina - history, shopping - it is all in Sicily We are feted with only the best guides and expert driver, Enrico, and host Renato.”
