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Welcome to Sicily!  On arrival you will be met at the airport and escorted to your hotel for a two-night stay.  Spend the remainder of the day settling in, and why not take a stroll down the beautiful Piazza del Duomo for dinner?  (Overnight Catania)

 

Enjoy breakfast then make your way back to the famous Elephant Fountain to meet your private guide for the next two hours.  Wander the busy Pescheria food market and admire the daily hustle and bustle marketplace that has been active for millennia.  You will get the opportunity to sample some of the delicious street food such as Coppo, Sfincione, local cheese, and cured meats, as well as the delicious pastries of Sicily – Cannoli, Cassatelle, or sesame nougat.  At the end of the tour enjoy a traditional Arancino and a glass of wine or a soft drink with your guide.  In the afternoon be sure to visit the ancient Roman Rotonda, ancient amphitheatre, or the beautiful Palazzo Conte Federico and nearby Norman castle.  The city center is blessed with a huge number of historical treasures.  (Overnight Catania) B

 

Make your own way to the station for the journey to Palermo.  All trains in Sicily are local services with one class of travel, and the scenery is certainly worth the ride.  On arrival into the Sicilian capital, check-in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Once settled get out and explore the whole city today, thanks to your hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass included.  Be sure to visit the famous Palatine Chapel – a breath-taking jewel of art and architecture from a multitude of ancient influences.  In the afternoon why not visit the impressive Royal Palace, or the remarkable Castello deal Zisa?  (Overnight Palermo) B

 

Today is a culinary treat to remember!  Make your way to Teatro Massimo where you will meet your Chef for a wander through one of Palermo’s historic markets.  Sample some delicious street food such as panelle and pane con la milza, whilst also gathering the freshest of ingredients for your cooking class.  Prepare a relaxed typical lunch to enjoy with your fellow Chefs, accompanied by a Sicilian wine, then top it off with some local cookies and traditional Sicilian dessert wine. (Overnight Palermo) B

 

Make your way to the station for a train journey to Taormina.  On arrival in the afternoon, make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay.  Relax and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.  (Overnight Taormina) B

 

Meet your chef for the day at the Arch of Porta Messina this morning for a shopping trip with a difference!  Learn about the fresh ingredients at their origins as you meander through the market, then it’s over to a local restaurant for a hands-on cooking class.  Perfect the art of fresh Sicilian ‘Maccheroni’ pasta, then three different main courses, all washed down with a delicious glass of local wine or two.  Bellissimo!  (Overnight Taormina) B