Our van will pick us up after breakfast for the hour drive up the coast to historic, impressive Taormina.

We’ll visit the Teatro Antico di Taormina, a remarkably preserved ancient Greek theater offering panoramic views of the coastline and Mount Etna.

A leisurely meal away from Taormina's crowds with a menu celebrating the region’s culinary bounty, shaped by Taormina’s unique location between sea and volcano.

Our van will take us to the northern slopes of Etna to our home base in the town of Linguaglossa, about a 40 minute drive.

A 17th century family home lovingly restored and brought to new life. Alfio and his family's passion for food, hospitality, and art permeates every corner of the Palazzo.

Enjoy dinner at the Palazzo's intimate on-site restaurant or explore Linguaglossa's delicious offerings in local trattorias, all walking distance from the hotel.

After breakfast we'll embark on a guided tour of Mount Etna - a 4-hour hike and drive through otherworldly terrain shaped by ancient lava flows. The food and wine of the region will come to life as we learn about the unique geology and history of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

After our morning spent exploring the volcano, we'll stop for paninis and wine at Randazzo's legendary wine shop and enoteca.

In the evening, the Palazzo kitchen becomes a culinary workshop, where we’ll roll up our sleeves to prepare a meal dictated by the season. For dinner, we’ll sit down together to enjoy the fruits of our labor and toast our time on the mountain.

After breakfast, we’ll set out to explore the volcanic landscapes of Mount Etna, where rich, ash-laden soil has nurtured a vibrant winemaking tradition. We’ll spend the day visiting a curated selection of influential vineyards including Frank Cornelissen and Girolamo Russo - learning how altitude, lava, and tradition shape the region’s distinct wines.

We'll enjoy a simple, local, delicious lunch together between visits to vineyards and cellars!

Our van will take us to Ortigia -- the island that formed the heart of Greek Siracusa. Siracusa was known as the most beautiful part of the Greek world -- we'll let you be the judge!

1.5 hours drive.

Wander ancient ruins, stroll the seaside promenades, and enjoy open-air markets. For lunch, stop for spritz with a view or opt for a fritto misto di mare in the bustling fish market. Stock up on local capers to bring home!

We'll reconvene after lunch to continute our journey south.

Our home base in Vittoria/Ragusa is Tenuta Cammarana, a historic farm villa in the countryside.

The drive from Siracusa is about 1.5 hours.

This historic property is set in the active, agricultural surrounding countryside and vineyards. This historic building showcases authentic Sicilian architecture, complemented by an on-site restaurant serving locally sourced dishes.

We'll enjoy a guided botanical walk of the Tenuta's garden, have a welcome drink together, then dine together at the Tenuta.

Enjoy the gardens or take a dip in the pool. Write those postcards or just take it the scents and sights of rural Sicily -- hot sun on the herbs, the olive trees green-silver leaves...

We will join the Tenuta's kitchen pros and learn how to make that most important of Sicilian snacks - arancini! We'll also make our lunch, following the cook's instructions and using local Ragusa ingredients. Recipes and techniques you can take home with you!

We'll enjoy the spoils of our labors together!

In the afternoon, we'll visit two of the area's most iconic vineyards: COS and Occhipinti, both known for their organic farming practices and minimal-intervention winemaking. Their expressive wines showcase the unique terroir of the region.

After our vineyard visits, choose to come into Vittoria for a dutch treat pizza dinner together, or return to the Tenuta for a dinner on your own there.

At 9am, we'll walk to the farmhouse from the Tenuta and learn how to make ricotta -- indispensable in Sicilian cuisine, from savory to sweets!

Join us at the beach!

We will spend a few hours at a beach on Sicily's southern coast and enjoy golden sands and beautiful waters.

More details to follow.

Or, spend a relaxing day at the Tenuta, enjoying the calm and the quiet.

At 5pm, we'll convene in the kitchen to make a traditional Ragusa-style dinner with the Tenuta's cook.

Then, we'll enjoy our labors together with local wine!

We'll enjoy a quiet start to our day at the Tenuta - reading over espressos, lounging poolside, reading our books...

Our van will take us into the Ragusa hills to visit Kalma Winery, a small family-run vineyard making natural wines in small quantities. Originally winemakers at another vineyard, the couple are originally form abroad, but settled in Sicily. A totally different expression of Vittoria wines! We'll enjoy a personal and casual tasting and hear the winemakers' story in their gardens.

We'll visit the local olive press, where local olive growers bring their newly harvested olives to be processed into oil. We'll see how olives are pressed into beautiful extra virgin olive oil, and sample the press's oils, too.

Enjoy lunch from the Tenuta on your own.

Dinner together at the legendary Sakalleo, on the seaside beach and fishing town of Scoglitti, about 30 minutes drive from the Tenuta.

Here we'll indulge in an epic, multi-course seafood meal from crudo to couscous dictated by the day's catch. Unforgettable!

After breakfast, we bid farewell to the Tenuta.

Our van will take us to Noto, about a an hour's drive.

Noto is the baroque jewel of southeastern Sicily.

You’ll have free time to explore the city’s golden-hued architecture and enjoy lunch at one of its many charming cafés—with a mandatory stop at Caffè Sicilia to sample their world-famous cannoli.

Later, we continue to Catania, check in to our hotel, and unwind before our final day.

Our van will bring us back to Catania, about an hour and fifteen minutes' drive.

Enjoy buzzy central Catania! Restaurants and snack shops feature local pasta dishes and lots of fresh caught tuna! Enjoy walking the city's Baroque downtown with wide avenues and charcoal grey lava stone architecture.

Come hungry!

Our local guide will take us through Catania's pastry shops to taste important and iconic treats that define the city.

We'll also walk around the fish market area and taste local street snacks from our local guide's favorite spots.

In the evening, we’ll gather one last time for a farewell dinner, raising our glasses to new friends, Sicilian sunshine, and unforgettable meals.