Taste of Sicily 8 Day Tour Package

Visits Palermo, Taormina, Mount Etna, Noto, SyracuseStarts in CataniaAvailable Every MondayClick on 'check availability' to view the calendar
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Introducing our Taste of Sicily 8-Day Tour Package – a seamless way to indulge in the heart of Sicilian culture without the hassle. Experience an intimately curated journey through Sicily’s landscapes, leaving behind the stress of planning. Our limited group of 8 guarantees an exclusive adventure, guided by experts who ensure every sight, taste, and moment becomes a cherished memory.

Escape to culinary paradise with our 8-day Taste of Sicily Tour Package, a brief but tantalizing respite from the ordinary. On the first two days, revel in Taormina’s tastings and a chance to test your culinary prowess under the tutelage of a skilled chef. Day three transports you to Mount Etna’s foothills, unveiling orchard tours, winery visits, and a homemade lunch. Noto’s baroque charm takes the spotlight on day four, featuring sweet delights and a trattoria feast after a guided exploration. Days five and six lead you through the enchanting old town of Syracuse and its countryside, exploring markets and wineries that promise sensory delights, particularly for your palate. Culminating in Palermo on days seven and eight, savor the city’s culinary marvels and indulge in regional delicacies. Throughout, enjoy 3 to 4-star accommodations, and be assured of guaranteed departures for a worry-free escape.

Taste of Sicily 8 Day Tour Package Highlights

  1. Uncover Sicily's essence through its delectable cuisine
  2. Merge Sicily's remarkable attractions with exquisite gastronomy for an unforgettable experience
  3. Engage with local connoisseurs to delve into the nuances of regional wines
  4. Plunge into the methods and heritage behind globally cherished dishes
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Taste of Sicily 8 Day Tour Package Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival and Taormina Food Tasting and Walking Tour
  • Your driver will meet you at Catania airport and bring you to your hotel.
  • In the afternoon you will discover the highlights of Taormina with your local guide.
  • Enjoy 3 food tastings in one afternoon!
  • The first stop will be in a family Trattoria where you will taste a delicious fish selection and white wines.
  • Continue to a typical Bottega for a cheeses, salumi, bread, olives and red wine tasting.
  • Finish the tour in a small pastry bar for tasting of typical Sicilian sweets, liquors and coffee.
  • Enjoy free evening in sparkling Taormina.
  • Overnight in Taormina.
Day 2 - Taormina Cooking Class
  • Start your Cooking Class with a local Chef from the City Center after breakfast.
  • Visit Taormina's Food Market and learn about the local ingredients and pick up goods for your cooking class.
  • After the Market Tour, you will start your cooking class and learn from the local Chef how to prepare delicious Sicilian dishes, such as homemade bread, pasta, fish, and vegetables.
  • Enjoy your hand made meal and taste the local wines.
  • Enjoy a free afternoon and evening in Taormina to relax on picturesque beaches or hang out on your own.
  • Overnight in Taormina (Breakfast and Lunch included).
Day 3 - Food and Wine Tour in the Country Side of Etna Mountain
  • Meet your local guide after breakfast and start your way through the beautiful nature.
  • Explore the authentic lava stone houses, orange, lemon, olive, and almond trees plantations, while listening to charming stories about Sicilian culture, traditions and food.
  • Your first stop will be in an antique family run winery, where you will have a guided tour of the cellars, taste the delicious volcanic wines with organic Etna appetizers in an astonishing lava stone open air amphitheater.
  • Continue to a authentic Sicilian Farmhouse and enjoy your traditional Sicilian lunch with seasonal antipasti, homemade pasta. and typical pastries.
  • Drop off to Taormina and enjoy a free evening.
  • Overnight in Taormina (Breakfast and Lunch included).
Day 4 - Noto Walking Tour and Lunch in Marzamemi village
  • Meet your private driver after breakfast at your hotel and drive to the beautiful city of Noto in the south-east of Sicily.
  • Enjoy a walking tour with a local guide through the UNESCO World Heritage site. During the tour, you will taste the famous Modica Chocolate and try the typical Sicilian Ice cream.
  • Continue to Marzamemi, an astonishing typical Sicilian fisherman's village .
  • Enjoy lunch in a family trattoria.
  • After lunch, we continue to your Hotel in Syracuse and enjoy a free evening.
  • Overnight in Syracuse (Breakfast and Lunch included).
Day 5 - Ortigia Food and Wine Tour
  • Enjoy a free morning in Syracuse.
  • Enjoy a afternoon walking tour of Ortigia, Syracuse old town.
  • During the walking tour you will taste fresh fish, typical Sicilian appetizers, homemade Sicilian pastries, fragrant wines, and delicious liquors.
  • Your local guide will give you a lot of information about the history, culture, lifestyle, and gastronomy of the area. Explore with him the the most important monuments and little hidden gems of the town.
  • The tour will end in the heart of Ortigia .
  • Overnight in Syracuse (Breakfast and tasting included).
Day 6 - Syracuse Wineries Tour
  • Check out of your hotel after breakfast and drive into Syracuse’s countryside and visit an ancient winery structured as a castle. The owner will show you the wine cellar and the old millstone.
  • Enjoy a light lunch with local organic products and taste the delicious wines.
  • After lunch you will head to Palermo, where you will enjoy a free evening.
  • Overnight in Palermo (Breakfast and lunch included).
Day 7 - Palermo Street Food Tour
  • Discover the streets of Palermo with your local expert guide.
  • Enter the culinary world with your guide and explore the tastes of Sicily's capital.
  • Visit the famous Vucciria and Mercato del Capo outdoor markets. There you will taste 5 Sicilian treats.
  • Pass through the Old City of Palermo and learn about the city's highlights and its history.
  • Overnight in Palermo (Breakfast and tasting included).
Day 8- Departure
  • Transfer to Palermo airport.
NB - all timings on Taste of Sicily 8 Day Tour Package are approximate
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Pricing

Includes
All transportation in a Mercedes 8 Seat Minivan
Fully guided tour 
8 hotel breakfasts
6 lunches
1 dinner
 All other food and wine tastings mentioned in itinerary
7 overnight stays
Excludes
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Entrance fees
City tax to be paid in the hotel (2-3€ Per Person Per Night)
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
Essential Information
Some sites in this tour aren't wheelchair accessible, so please contact us if relevant and we will be happy to recommend some options!
The minimum age of the tour is 18 years
Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Lactose Free Options Available On Request  
Hotels used on the tour: 3 Nights in Taormina in 4* Hotel- Ariston Hotel or similar - 2 Nights in Syracuse in 3* superior small boutique hotel - Hotel Gargallo or Hotel Alfeo (4*) or similar - 2 Nights in Palermo in 4* boutique hotel - Hotel Garibaldi or similar