Independent overnight flight to Palermo (PMO ).

You are greeted at Palermo airport and transferred to your hotel. Free time to rest or explore the town. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

Following breakfast, we transfer to Erice and stop at a pastry-shop to taste local marzipan and almond-based candies. We visit a famous olive oil factory to enjoy a tasting. Later, we meet the Country-Chef who teaches us how to prepare local Trapani dishes for our lunch. (BB L)

This morning we cross the Salt Way Road and arrive in Marsala, home of the worldfamous wine. We visit an important winery for a tasting. Continuing to Menfi we reach Baglio Winery to enjoy a light lunch. This afternoon depart to Agrigento. Tonight, a tour of the Temples Valley. (BB L)

We depart to Sant’Angelo Muxaro and meet Donna Concetta. She teaches us pizza and bread preparation. We enjoy a simple lightlunch of Sicilian Pizza and Pane Cunsatu (a typical country bread). This afternoon we visit the city centre and local shops. Afternoon return to Agrigento. (BB L)

Morning departure to Piazza Armerina in central Sicily. We continue to Caltagirone, famous for its pottery. Time to shop. Later depart to Ragusa. Tonight, dinner at a trattoria. (BB D)

Morning walk in Ragusa Ibla. Later we depart for Modica (a UNES CO World Heritage Site) where an ancient Aztec recipe is used to make the famous Chocolate of Modica. We visit a local restaurant for a chocolate demonstration and tasting. Light lunch included. This afternoon, we continue to Noto. Time at leisure. Later departure to Catania. (BB L)

Morning, transfer to Taormina. Free time. This afternoon, we travel to Mt Etna. The area’s lava and volcanic minerals contribute to its unique wine. We visit a local winery and enjoy a delicious Farewell Sicilian Cocktail Party. Return to Catania. (BB FC)

Transfer to Catania Airport (CTA ) for our return flight. (BB)