Additions to tours in Sicily
Wineries, farms, workshops, and gastronomic experiences that can complement a trip to Sicily.
Other additions in Sicily:
- Etna and the northeast
- Wine and gastronomy
- Cities, culture, and crafts
- Nature and active routes
- Western Sicily and the islands
- Seasonal and special programs
Etna wine route
Volcanic soils and Etna DOC wines
The route passes through the wine-growing areas on the slopes of Etna. The program focuses on vineyards, the characteristics of volcanic soils, an introduction to production, and tasting Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco.
What is included in the program
- vineyards on the slopes of the volcano
- visit to a winery
- story about production
- tasting and gastronomic accompaniment
You can add it to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.
Noto and Syracuse wine route
Baroque cities and wines of southeastern Sicily
The wine trip can be conveniently combined with Noto or Syracuse. The program may include a walk through the vineyards, an introduction to Nero d’Avola and Moscato, tasting, and lunch made from local products.
What is included in the program
- winery in the Noto or Syracuse area
- walk through the vineyards
- tasting local wines
- lunch or city visit — as per the program
You can add it to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.
Vittoria wine route
Frappato, Nero d’Avola, and Cerasuolo di Vittoria
A separate route through the wine-growing area of Vittoria introduces local varieties and the character of southeastern Sicily. The program can include one or several wineries, a walk through the vineyards, tasting, and lunch.
What is included in the program
- wine-growing area of Vittoria
- Frappato and Nero d’Avola
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria
- tasting and lunch
You can add it to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.
Chocolate Modica
History, tasting, and master class
Modica is known for its chocolate with a characteristic grainy texture. During the program, guests learn about the traditional technology, try different flavors, and can make a small chocolate bar themselves.
What is included in the program
- history of Modica chocolate
- visit to the production or workshop
- tasting
- making your own bar — as per the program
You can add it to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.
Culinary day at the Ortigia market
Market, products, and lunch prepared together with the chef
The program starts at the Ortigia market, where guests choose seasonal products together with the chef. Then the group moves to the practical part: prepares several Sicilian dishes and finishes the meeting with a joint lunch.
What is included in the program
- Ortigia market
- selection of fish, vegetables, cheeses, and spices
- master class with the chef
- lunch and local wine
You can add it to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.
Olive oil from tree to table
Olive grove, production, and tasting
Guests visit the olive grove and learn about the main stages of oil production. In season, the program can be supplemented with olive picking and a visit to the oil mill on the day of harvest processing.
What is included in the program
- walk through the olive grove
- story about harvesting and production
- oil tasting
- seasonal participation in harvesting
You can add it to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.
Private lunch in a Sicilian family
Home cooking and personal acquaintance with Sicily
This is a visit to a private home where a local family prepares a traditional lunch. Depending on the format, guests can join in the cooking, try homemade desserts and local wine, and spend time in leisurely conversation.
What is included in the program
- meeting with the host family
- traditional home lunch
- participation in cooking — as per the program
- desserts and local wine
You can add it to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.
Street food of Palermo or Catania
City walk through the tastes of Sicilian street food
The guide introduces guests to local markets and traditional street snacks. For Palermo and Catania, it is better to provide two options for one card, as the set of stops and the atmosphere of the cities differ.
What is included in the program
- market and old quarters
- arancina, panelle, crocchè, and sfincione
- local seasonal dishes
- sweet ending to the walk
You can add it to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.
