Discover Sicily

Taste your way through Sicily on an immersive 9-day group journey with renowned Chef Ric Orlando

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This is one of Italy’s most vibrant regions, and it’s here you’ll have the chance to savor its culinary delights in ways you never imagined — from savoring farm-fresh delights at remote agriturismi to partaking in an authentic famiata in the home of a local.

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DISCOVER SICILY

WITH CHEF RIC ORLANDO


DAY 1
BENVENUTI IN SICILIA!

» Individual transfer from the airport to Hotel Villa Schuler in Taormina.
» Afternoon meet-and-greet with Chef Ric Orlando, your tour leader, and the rest of the group.
» Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.


DAY 2
WINERY VISIT & TAORMINA WALKING TOUR

» Visit a family-owned winery on the slopes of Mount Etna to taste some of Sicily's most prized wines with lunch.
» Introductory walking tour of Taormina with a local guide.
» Enjoy the evening at your leisure.

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DAY 3
CATANIA FOOD MARKET & PASTA-MAKING CLASS

» Head to Catania to visit one of Italy's liveliest open-air markets with a local chef.
» Use seasonal ingredients to make cavatelli and other southern Italian classics during an authentic cooking class.
» Return to Taormina and spend the evening at your leisure.


DAY 4
VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES & FA M I ATA DINNER EXPERIENCE

» Private transfer to the Agrigento area to your accommodation at the Fontes Episcopi Bioresort.
» Make a stop along the way for a guided visit of the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site with s o m e of the best-preserved ancient Greek ruins in the world.
» Enjoy a light lunch filled with local fresh products at Casa Barbadoro.
» Light dinner at your accommodation in Agrigento.

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DAY 5
VILLAGE EXPERIENCE IN THE SICANI MOUNTAINS

» Immerse yourself in the local lifestyle of a tiny Sicilian village.
» Enjoy a farm-fresh agriturismo experience with a
local resident who will introduce
you to artisanal products and their producers across the village.
» Savor local specialties for lunch in the home of a local.
» Traditional famiata experience to end the day.


DAY 6
VISIT A LOCAL MASSERIA

» Private transfer to Palermo via the beautiful
Piana degli Albanesi.
» Stop at a small masseria to meet a family of dairy farmers and learn to make stretched-cured cheeses like caciocavallo and vastedda.
» Arrive at your hotel in Palermo and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

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DAY 7
MONREALE & MONDELLO

» Visit the hilltop town of Monreale to tour the famous Norman Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a living testament to Sicily's unique cultural makeup.
» Head to Mondello for lunch at a local restaurant and some afternoon time at your leisure.
» Return to Palermo and spend the evening as you please.


DAY8
STREET FOOD & FAREWELL DINNER

» Morning visit to one of Palermo's vibrant street markets.
» Enjoy a light lunch of Sicilian street food specialties and spend the afternoon at your leisure.
» Farewell dinner cooked by Chef Ric Orlando using local Sicilian ingredients.


DAY 9 ARRIVEDERCI!

» Individual transfer from your hotel to the airport. » Arrivederci!

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Pricing & Availability

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April 30 – May 8, 2025 from $ 6,775.00 CONFIRMED
May 20 – May 28, 2025 from $ 6,795.00 CONFIRMED
October 7 – 15, 2025 from $ 6,795.00 SOLD OUT
November 4 – 12, 2025 from $ 6,895.00 AVAILABLE
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