SICILY II: THE WILD WEST
WITH CHEF RIC ORLANDO
DAY 1
BENVENUTI A PALERMO!!
» Private transfer from Palermo Airport to your hotel in the heart of the city.
» Rooftop welcome drink with Chef Ric Orlando, your tour leader, and fellow travelers.
» Welcome dinner at a traditional Sicilian restaurant.
DAY 2
THE HEART OF PALERMO & FAMIATA IN AGRIGENTO
» Private walking tour of Palermo to explore its most iconic sites, ending with a tasting of local street food delights.
» Scenic transfer to Agrigento and check-in at your next accommodation.
» Enjoy some time at leisure in the afternoon.
» Traditional famiata experience and hands-on cooking class with a beloved local chef.
DAY 3
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SMALL SICANI VILLAGE
» Full-day cultural immersion in a small mountain village of just a few hundred families.
» Discover artisan traditions, rural rhythms, and daily life through authentic encounters with local people.
» Enjoy a vegetarian lunch featuring seasonal ingredients and edible flowers.
» Return to Agrigento and enjoy dinner with the group.
DAY 4
FROM SCIACCA TO MENFI’S GOLDEN GROVES
» Guided walking tour of Sciacca, a historic fishing town on the Mediterranean, known for its deep-rooted traditions and coastal charm.
» Lunch at a local restaurant in Menfi.
» Check-in at your charming countryside accommodation.
» Visit a nearby olive oil estate and enjoy an exquisite tasting amid its ancient groves.
» End the day with a light dinner at a cozy trattoria highlighting local ingredients and Sicilian specialties.
DAY 5
FULL-DAY EXCURSION TO CORLEONE
» Guided walking tour through the winding streets of Corleone, a town rich with layered history and local pride.
» Visit the CIDMA, the Mafia and Anti-Mafia Documentation Center, to understand the fact and fiction of The Godfather.
» Enjoy a delicious homemade pasta lunch rooted in tradition.
» Return to Menfi and reconvene for a relaxed dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 6
WINES OF MARSALA & SALT OF THE SEA
» Depart Menfi and travel to a winery in Marsala for a guided tour and tasting.
» Lunch at a local restaurant.
» Afternoon visit to the Nubia Salt Pans to learn about Sicily’s salt traditions that date back to Phoenician times.
» Private transfer to your next accommodation in Trapani.
» Enjoy the evening at leisure in Trapani — perhaps try the town’s signature couscous di mare.
DAY 7
TEMPLES, TOWERS & PASTRIES
» Private excursion to Segesta and Erice.
» Visit the ancient Doric temple of Segesta and the medieval streets of Erice.
» Visit Maria Grammatico’s pastry shop to taste the famous genovesi and other Sicilian sweets.
» Return to Trapani to enjoy some free time at your leisure.
» Regroup for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 8
ARRIVEDERCI, SICILIA!
» Private transfer to Palermo Airport for your onward journey.
» Depart Sicily with a heart full of stories, flavors, and unforgettable moments.
| Dates | Price | Availability |
| 28 October – 4 November,2025 | from $6.080.00 | AVAILABLE |
