From cannoli to arancini, Sicilian food is world famous, but on this tour prepare to be overwhelmed at how varied and diverse Sicily’s cuisine really is! The various civilisations that have occupied the island over millennia have not only left an unparalleled cultural heritage, but also a culinary history that sets Sicily apart from mainland Italy. Sample Palermo’s fragrant street food in its vibrant markets, practise hands-on cooking with local chefs in Trapani, sip the finest wines in Marsala and Etna and indulge in mouth-watering gelatos whilst relaxing in sun-kissed Baroque piazzas. Let food lead the way in this captivating journey through culinary and cultural highlights.
  • Visit heritage sights and Baroque cities, including Agrigento and Syracuse
  • Enjoy a hands-on cookery class with a local chef in Trapani
  • Wander through colourful markets and try Palermo's unique street food
  • Sample a variety of local specialities during the included produce and wine tastings
  • Visit heritage sights and Baroque cities, including Agrigento and Noto
  • Wander through colourful markets and try Palermo's unique street food
  • Visit unique heritage sites and Baroque cities, including Agrigento and Noto
  • Wander through colourful markets and try Palermo's unique street foodEnjoy a hands-on cookery class with a local chef in TrapaniSample a variety of local specialities during the included produce and wine tastingsVisit unique heritage sites and Baroque cities, including Agrigento and Noto
  • — Wander through colourful markets and try Palermo's unique street food — Enjoy a hands-on cookery class with a local chef in Trapani — Sample a variety of local specialities during the included produce and wine tastings — Visit unique heritage sites and Baroque cities, including Agrigento and Noto

On this Sicily trip, we use comfortable three- and four-star hotels. Some have been chosen for their warm hospitality and typically Sicilian character and others for their convenient location. They are often near the historic centres we visit so we can easily explore the towns in the evenings or during our free time. Below are the hotels normally used: 



Palermo: B&B Hotel Quattro Canti (nights 1-2) 







Our first stop is Quattro Canti, a three-star hotel in the historic centre of Palermo. For foodies, the highlight may well be the rooftop restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine with views over the city. 



Marsala: Villa Favorita bungalow (night 3) 







In Marsala, we stay at the Villa Favorita resort. It was built by wine entrepreneur Salvatore Amodeo in 1860 and we typically stay in simple igloo-style accommodations within the property. There’s also a pool with loungers, plus plenty of green space to wander.  



Agrigento: Hotel della Valle (night 4) 







After visiting the Valley of the Temples, we head to the nearby Hotel della Valle. Relax post-exploration with a dip in the pool or dine together in one of the two restaurants, which serve a mixture of Sicilian and international cuisines.  



Ragusa: Hotel Mediterraneo or Hotel Barocco (night 5) 







In Ragusa, we either stay at Hotel Mediterraneo (above) or Hotel Barocco, depending on availability. The former is a modern hotel within a few minutes’ walk of Ragusa Ibla (the old town); it has a restaurant-bar serving Mediterranean cuisine. The latter is within Ragusa Ibla and has a restaurant-pizzeria. 



Catania area: B&B Hotel Catania (nights 6-7) 







We spend our final two nights at the modern Hotel Catania. It’s well placed for our activities, and, when we’re not out exploring, it has a lobby shop for food and drink and a solarium with showers and loungers on the terrace.