Food & Wine Experiences

Spend a day discovering the flavours, traditions and slower rhythms of the Hyblaean countryside.

We will begin with a visit to a traditional local dairy, where we will see how fresh cheese is made and take part in the process before enjoying a typical rural breakfast-style tasting with freshly made cheese and local products.

We will then continue to a local olive mill, surrounded by olive groves, to discover the characteristics that make Monti Iblei DOP extra virgin olive oil so distinctive. We will learn how the oil is produced, what to look for in a high-quality extra virgin olive oil and how to taste it properly, recognising its aromas and flavours.

For those who wish to extend the experience, a traditional lunch can also be arranged in a local masseria, surrounded by the landscape and flavours of rural Sicily.

Discover Modica, one of the most fascinating Baroque towns of southeastern Sicily, dramatically set across a deep canyon and surrounded by caves, rocky landscapes and panoramic viewpoints.

During our walking tour, we will explore its historic centre, elegant churches and noble palaces, while discovering how the city’s unusual geography has shaped its history and architecture.

The experience continues with a visit to a local chocolate workshop, where we will learn how Modica chocolate is made according to its traditional method and enjoy a guided tasting of different flavours.

On request and subject to availability, the tour can also include a hands-on chocolate-making experience, where you can create your own chocolate bars to take home.

Discover the landscapes, architecture and flavours of southeastern Sicily on a day combining Noto with a visit to one of the wineries of the Val di Noto.

We will begin with a walking tour through the historic centre of Noto, exploring its elegant Late Baroque streets, monumental churches and noble palaces, from Porta Reale to the Cathedral and Via Nicolaci.

We will then leave the town behind and travel through the surrounding countryside, where vineyards stretch across one of Sicily’s most fascinating wine-producing areas. At the winery, we will discover the estate, learn about local grape varieties and winemaking traditions, and enjoy a guided tasting featuring some of the wines that best represent this part of Sicily, including Nero d’Avola, Grillo and Moscato.

The tasting is accompanied by a light lunch or food pairing with local products, creating a complete experience of the flavours and wine culture of the Val di Noto.

Step into the world of Sicily’s aristocratic past with a visit to Donnafugata Castle, one of the most fascinating historic residences in southeastern Sicily.

We will explore its elegant rooms, eclectic interiors and beautiful gardens, discovering the stories, legends and personalities connected to the noble families who once lived here. The castle offers a vivid glimpse into the lifestyle, tastes and social rituals of the Sicilian aristocracy.

The experience then continues through the Hyblaean countryside, among dry-stone walls, carob trees and wide rural landscapes, with a visit to a local dairy farm. Here, we will enjoy a tasting of fresh mozzarella, traditional scacce and other typical local products, discovering some of the flavours that are deeply rooted in the rural traditions of southeastern Sicily.

Discover Palazzolo Acreide, a small town with an extraordinary combination of archaeology, Baroque architecture and deeply rooted food traditions.

We will explore its historic centre, elegant palaces and monumental churches, including some of the finest examples of Sicilian Baroque, while discovering the traditions and personalities that have shaped this fascinating town.

Along the way, we will also step into traditional old-style shops and historic botteghe, places that still preserve the atmosphere and craftsmanship of another time.

The experience includes a tasting of some of the most representative flavours of the Hyblaean area, including scacce, local cheeses, traditional sausage and one of Palazzolo’s legendary desserts.

A relaxed experience combining history, architecture, local traditions and the authentic flavours of inland southeastern Sicily.

Discover Catania through its flavours, stories and lively street life on a walking tour through the historic centre.

We will begin in Piazza Duomo, the monumental heart of the city, home to the Cathedral, the iconic Liotru and the story of Sant’Agata. From here, we will continue through Piazza Università, Via Crociferi, the Roman Amphitheatre and some of Catania’s most atmospheric streets and squares.

Along the way, we will explore the traditional market and the fascinating underground Ostello cave, where lava, water and history meet beneath the city.

The tour includes tastings of some of Catania’s most iconic specialties, such as arancino, cipollina, cannolo, sarde a beccafico, as well as a refreshing seltz from one of the city’s traditional kiosks.

On request, the experience can also include a visit to the panoramic terrace of the Church of the Badia di Sant’Agata, offering one of the best views over Catania and Mount Etna.

A lively experience full of stories, flavours, local traditions and plenty of fun.

Discover Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, through an experience that combines volcanic landscapes, easy hiking and the extraordinary wines produced on its slopes.

We will begin with an easy walk around the Silvestri Craters, exploring Etna’s dramatic lunar landscape while learning about the volcano’s history, eruptions and the forces that have shaped this unique environment.

The standard route is easy and suitable for most visitors. For those who wish to walk a little more, it is possible to extend the experience with a longer route towards the upper crater area, depending on weather, volcanic conditions and accessibility.

For those who wish to go higher, it is also possible to add the Etna 3000 experience, which must be booked in advance. The excursion includes a cable car ride up to 2,500 metres, followed by a 4×4 vehicle ride to around 2,800 metres and a short guided trek with an Alpine or volcanological guide up to approximately 3,000 metres, depending on weather conditions and the limits established by the authorities.

We will then continue to a local winery, where we will discover the unique characteristics of viticulture on volcanic soil. Surrounded by spectacular views of vineyards trained in the traditional alberello system, we will learn how altitude, lava soils and climate influence the wines of Etna.

The visit concludes with a guided tasting of some of the volcano’s most representative wines, including Etna Spumante, Etna Bianco and Etna Rosso, accompanied by a light lunch or local food pairing.