Small Group Food & Wine Tour of Sicily

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Loved this small group tour. It was a perfect balance of organized activities and free time. All the hotels were beautiful and were in great locations for walking to all the busy areas. Our guides were knowledgeable and easy going. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Hannah Rush | Traveled in April

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

8 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 89 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Relaxed

Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

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Catania, Italy

Palermo, Italy

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Highlights

Try volcanic wines and organic appetizers in a lava stone open-air amphitheater in Etna

Buy your produce at the local market and learn Sicilian cooking in a family trattoria

Explore the magnificent UNESCO heritage town of Noto

Sample the local street food in Palermo and Ortigia

Itinerary

Sicily beckons food and wine enthusiasts with its irresistible blend of flavors and culture on this private 8-day Small Group Food & Wine Tour. Designed for experienced travelers and seniors seeking authentic experiences, this immersive trip combines tastings of organic local delicacies, volcanic wines on Mount Etna, and street food explorations in Palermo. Highlights include a gourmet experience in Taormina, a vibrant market visit, and a hands-on cooking class. Visit iconic sites such as Syracuse, Noto, and Ortigia, all accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. With stays in 4-star hotels and a thoughtfully curated itinerary, this tour’s standout feature is its deep dive into Sicily’s culinary heart—offering an unparalleled opportunity to eat, drink, and live like a true local.

day 1Arrival, Taormina food and lifestyle tour

Upon arrival at Catania airport, be greeted by your driver, who will bring you to your charming hotel in Taormina.
At 18.30, meet your local guide in the city centre and enjoy an easy walking tour that includes three food stops. Discover the main attractions of the town, its soul, the local lifestyle and the best places for traditional pastries, ice cream, coffee, food, handicraft shopping and anything else that might be interesting for you. Pass the most important monuments and highlights of Taormina while listening to the stories from your guide. The first foodie stop will be at a seafood restaurant, the second at a typical Bottega for cheeses, salami, bread, olives and wine tasting. Finally, stop at a small pastry bar to taste typical Sicilian sweets and liquors.
After your tour, enjoy a free evening in sparkling Taormina. Overnight in Taormina.

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day 2Taormina cooking class & lunch in family trattoria

day 3Etna countryside food & wine lovers tour

day 4Noto walking tour, Sicilian lunch & Syracuse transfer

day 5Ortigia food & wine walking tour

day 6Syracuse winery tour, light lunch & transfer to Palermo

day 7Palermo street food walking tour

day 8Departure day from Palermo

What's Included

Accommodation: 3 Nights in Taormina 2 Nights in Syracuse 2 Nights in Palermo

Licensed Local guide for all activities

Meals as per itinerary

2 wine tastings

All transport including airport transfers

Transport via A/C Mercedes 8-seater minivan

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Optional Add-ons Available during check-out

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Itinerary

day 1Arrival, Taormina food and lifestyle tour

day 2Taormina cooking class & lunch in family trattoria

day 3Etna countryside food & wine lovers tour