Itinerary

Savour Sicily Culinary Tours offers a boutique tour with a small group of like minded food loving travellers

From the east to the west and the Aeolian islands, and from the coastlines to the mountain ranges, discover Sicily’s culinary differences, shaped by over 3000 years of history. Here is a taste of your culinary journey:

  • Visit a west coast winery located within a notable 15th century farmhouse to sample Sicily’s zesty wines and devour 9th century Moorish influenced cuisine in the stunning internal courtyard, including the regions famous Fish Cuscus
  • Discover the shimmering saltpans of Mozia with origins dating back to Phoenician times and learn more about this precious ancient commodity, with unforgettable views of the lagoon and ancient windmills
  • Spend a morning with the shepherds in the ancient rural heartland, making and tasting our very own cheese, and learn more about this age-old production carried out since the Greeks found the Sicilian terrain perfect for rearing sheep and goats, making milk based products for profitable trade between Magna Graecia
  • Purchase seasonal produce in one of Palermo's vibrant outdoor street markets and prepare lunch in a local's kitchen
  • Enjoy an exclusive tour and aperitivo hosted by a Duchess in a historic aristocratic palazzo, with sweeping views of the bay
  • Wonder at the glittering mosaics of the Cattedrale di Monreale, the finest example of Sicily’s UNESCO World Heritage listed Arab-Norman architecture
  • Arrive through rolling hills covered in a patchwork of farmland to an agricultural estate in remote central Sicily, and engage in intimate cooking class using ingredients from the land
  • Marvel at the majestic Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a gift from the ancient Greeks of 6th century Doric temples set in ancient olive groves
  • In the pretty seaside fishing village of Cefalu, delight in counters filled with the world's tastiest gelato and discover the original ice-cream sandwich
  • Join local fishermen for an exciting boat tour of the Aeolian Islands, hopping the archipelago, swimming off the coast and enjoying fresh fish on board
  • On the paradise island of Salina, sip local Malvasia in a sun-drenched square by day, and savour an aperitivo by night, as Stromboli errupts in front of that unforgettable pink Aeolian sunset
  • Dip a sweet brioche into an icy granita before delighting in the passeggiata (stroll) down Taormina’s main drag, taking in the glitz and glamour of this stunning hilltop village 
  • Climb up to the terraced vineyards of Mount Etna to taste volcanic and mineral rich indigenous wines paired to a local menu
  • At the lively La Pescheria fish market in Catania, witness the freshest of the day’s catch from fishermen under the tarpaulins, before feasting on a seafood lunch 
  • Roll up your sleeves for a cooking class of traditional breads at an ancient water mill in the Val di Noto
  • Lose yourself in the island's baroque jewel Siracusa, then stock up on top-tier Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP) certified produce at the artisan delicatessens in the incredible street market


A summary of your fully escorted 10 day personalised journey:

  • Boutique stays in centrally located accommodation, including breakfast
  • Transfers on arrival (Palermo) and departure (Catania/Siracusa)
  • Land transportation in an air-conditioned mini-van, with our own personal driver
  • Ferry to and from the Aeolian island of Salina
  • Lunches and dinners, including beverages, at what we consider to be Sicily’s most memorable and authentic restaurants and eating experiences
  • Hands-on cooking classes with Sicily’s best chefs, including recipes and aprons
  • Food related tours and tastings including our favourite pastry shops and bars, Sicily’s liveliest markets, wineries, delicatessens, and food producers and experiences such as a dairy, salt museum and/or olive mill
  • Entrance fees into the temples of Agrigento
  • Printed maps and guides to help you roam and wander the towns 
in your free time as well as Lisa on hand at all times to provide knowledge and suggestions on all things Sicilian

*  Tour price does not include international airfare, flights in and out of Sicily including luggage charges, meals other than those indicated, beverages in addition to the reasonable amount provided during meals, travel insurance, passport and other documentation fees, items of a personal nature i.e. laundry, phone calls, mini bar etc, tipping and shopping.