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Menu changes every day depending what I will found at market and respect costumer's request. Fish, Vegetable, Meat. We could provide Vegetarian Class, Gluten free, Vegan or any other exception It includes lunch or dinner 4 courses ,, water, wine, limoncello, espresso or americano, ceramic gift. On request it is possible to have dinner in your apartment requesting your personal chef who will prepare only for you a typical Sicilian menu, lovingly preparing each dish and explaining the preparation and history of the dish. you will be. I choose the menu based on meat, fish, or vegetarian or a mix of these. the right wine will be paired with limoncello or sweet wine and espresso. The price for person changes according to the menu agreed and chosen with the chef Angelo Ingrassia.

My group walking tour is a mix of history, art, monuments and food tasting. In the first part of the Walking Tour we will visit the old town with its monuments and churches, and in the second part we will explore the big food market where we will taste the famous street food of Palermo (as arancini, fresh juice, pizza, etc). This group tour is in english and italian. Il mio tour di gruppo e' un mix di storia, arte, monumenti e assaggio di cibo di strada tipico. Nella prima parte del tour visiteremo il centro storico con I suoi monumenti e chiese e nella seconda parte del tour visiteremo il grande mercato all'aperto dove si potranno assaggiare I prodotti tipici dello street food palermitano come l'arancina, le spremute fresche, sfincione, ecc. Questo tour di gruppo e' in inglese ed in italiano.

This tour has been awarded with the Badge of Excellence by Viator. This is a popular private tour because it offers a great COMBO: wine experience & visit to Mt. Etna with a walk & talk around an ancient crater. Our tours and activities offer the best in terms of the overall quality. We offer authentic experiences, working with top-notch local partners only, who offer a complete and immersive experience to our guests. Our tours are never in a hurry. Our pace is relaxed and adjusted to our guests. Our transportation is always included and pick-up/drop-off services are fully customizable and offer complimentary water and treats onboard. We deliver full documentation of the booked activity on PDF the day before the departure, with all the details of our trip, included recommendations on weather and clothing. Our activities offer full explanations and are supported by official guides, official sommeliers, and official chefs. Travelosophy just means excellence.

Taste your way through the bustling markets and piazzas of Catania on a mouth-watering, half-day culinary tour. Visit fish markets, bakeries, bars and stalls to sample the best Sicilian street food with a local guide. Try regional specialties like ‘arancini’ (stuffed fried rice balls), fizzy drinks, ‘cipollata’ (bacon-wrapped onions), ‘zibibbio’ wine and decadent cannoli. Learn what makes Sicilian cuisine unique from the rest of Italy while discovering some of Catania’s cultural treasures.

Take a half-day cooking class with a local chef, Antonio, for a typical experience in a Sicilian home. Learn to prepare delicious dishes and take home recipes to make at home. Possible dishes may include fish or meat, with vegetarian options available with advance notice. Top off your lesson with a 4-course dinner of the foods you helped to make, accompanied by wine, coffee, and limoncello.

Travel into the scenic countryside with this wine tour in western Sicily. The itinerary can be customized according to your interests, with both a half-day or full-day option. Visit vineyards and wineries to taste some of the region’s best-known wines, including Marsala or Grillo. Hotel pick-up is included.

On your visit to Italy, you’ll want to try authentic Italian pizza. Learn the secrets of Sicilian Pizzaioli when you prepare pizza from scratch with a professional chef. Enjoy your lesson in a famous pizzeria in downtown Taormina, where you’ll start with kneading dough and end with a delicious bite. Get a glimpse into the life of a local chef, and immerse yourself in Italian cuisine and culture.

Treat your taste buds to the delicate flavors of Sicily’s finest wines and cheeses with a gourmet tasting experience in Palermo. Soak up the ambiance of a historic, 17th-century building while sampling a hand-picked selection of six Sicilian wines paired with regional artisan cheeses. While you sip and nibble, learn about the island’s wine appellations and traditional cheese-making processes from a knowledgeable foodie guide.

Finding the best cannoli bakeries—pasticcerie—in Taormina can be a fun challenge, but it can also turn into fruitless trips between neighborhoods. With this tour, take the guesswork out and let a chef help you prepare cannoli from scratch, using traditional recipes starting with the crusty shell and ending with sweet ricotta cream. When you’re done, taste your creations and receive a “cannoli expert” certificate.

Learn the art of making Sicilian food with this half-day cooking class designed for beginner and experienced cooks alike. Tour a local fish market with a Chef and learn the tricks of the trade for buying fresh seafood. In a restaurant kitchen, don your chef’s apron and learn to make classic dishes like dough, pizza, bread, and pasta and enjoy the many dishes prepared by your class for lunch. 

Tour a traditional olive oil estate and take a cooking class on Sicilian cuisine during this half-day experience in Agrigento. Sample olive oils made on the estate, learn to prepare several classic recipes for lunch, then enjoy a festive meal accompanied by wine.

Discover the unique flavors and influences of Sicilian cuisine with a 5-hour, hands-on cooking class in Palermo. After shopping for fresh, seasonal ingredients at a local farmers’ market, head to a well-equipped home kitchen in an 18th-century building. Under the guidance of a chef instructor, learn to prepare an authentic 4-course meal of classic Sicilian dishes including dessert. Sit down to savor your freshly made creations paired with local wine.

Discover Catania’s unique culinary tradition during this 4-hour hands-on cooking class. Begin the tour at the historic fish market to select your fresh ingredients for your meal. Then head to the guide’s apartment to prepare a 3-course meal from a menu of Italian specialties such as bruschetta, gratin mussels, risotto, fresh ravioli, swordfish, stuffed squid and more. Then sit down and enjoy your freshly prepared meal that you created.

On a 3-hour Palermo food walking tour, explore the city center’s squares, monuments and markets with an informative guide as you stop for tastings of street food. Soak up the local culture and learn a bit about Palermo's history while you enjoy samples and meet street food purveyors.

Get off the beaten path and discover the hidden hotspots favored by locals on this in-depth food and drink crawl through Palermo. Hit the cobbled, attraction-packed streets of the old town, passing by top monuments as you sample traditional Sicilian delicacies paired with wine or beer. Top it off with a cannolo or gelato from one of the city’s most atmospheric cafes.

Explore Mount Etna on tour from Catania! You will be introduced to the landscapes and geology of the Volcano from our naturalistic and passionate guide. Following a hiking route up to 2000 meters, you will have the chance to admire forests, craters, lava formations, and scenic views of the mountain. Snowshoes are provided during the winter season. You will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided from us (helmets and torches). At lunchtime we will stop in a nice local Winery. You will have lunch with a rustic appetizer, a first course of typical pasta, tasting three Sicilian DOC wines. During the afternoon we will move to Zafferana Etnea for the visit of a local farm to taste genuine products (honey, creams, marmalades). The tour will be in English and Italian. Upon request also in French or Spanish.

Experience eastern Sicily’s natural and cultural gems with a private, full-day shore excursion from the port of Messina. Relax as a private chauffeur shuttles you from the cruise terminal up the slopes of Italy’s famously active volcano, Mt Etna, where you’ll enjoy wine tasting and a delicious lunch of local products at a winery. Enjoy leisure time to explore the island’s famous coastal resort town of Taormina, perched atop towering sea cliffs and home to a rich artistic legacy and ancient Greek ruins.

Experience the Mount Etna region to its fullest during this full-day excursion. Reach heights of 2,000 meters as you explore the villages, lava flows, and caves of Europe’s highest active volcano. After your volcano hike, sit down to a delicious Sicilian lunch at a certified DOC winery and sample some of the local wines made right on the volcano before heading back to Catania.

Learn the secrets of Sicilian cuisine with a friendly local chef. Visit the food market, and buy the freshest ingredients for your cooking class. Enjoy a typical lunch (with local wine) with your friends and family. Your culinary journey across Sicilian cooking traditions will begin at the market; here the chef will show you how to shop, choosing the best seasonal products from land and sea, always opting for the best quality. You will walk along alleys and back streets, tasting the local life. A coffee break with fresh fruit and Sicilian specialties will be offered to you.

Learn how to cook a traditional Sicilian meal from a professional chef during this 3-hour experience in central Catania. Then, dine on the 3-course meal you helped create, accompanied by local Sicilian wines.

Learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine from a professional chef during this cooking class in Ortigia. Experience the buzzing atmosphere of Ortigia market as you shop for ingredients, then get hands-on as you prepare fresh spaghetti, meatballs, and other Sicilian specialties. Finish by tucking into a delicious homemade lunch, accompanied by fine Italian wines.

Experience fine-dining in the ancient city of Palermo. Meet your local chef and begin a 3-course immersion in authentic Sicilian cuisine. Eat a delicious dinner that may include fresh olives, local cheeses, bruschetta, pasta with melenzane, sarde, or Sicilian cauliflower, and grilled Mediterranean fish. For dessert, savor Crostata cake, coffee, and other delicious treats. Enjoy Italian wine and a vegetarian option with fresh local vegetables upon request.

The Etna Food & Wine Tour has a relaxed pace and offers the chance to enjoy food and wine from the most authentic Sicilian tradition, while exploring the history of the cultivation of specific grapes and the production processes. You will learn some facts about the production of wine and will see cellars and other facilities. Wine and food tasting are based on fresh produce. Visits are exclusive to your group. In the afternoon, exclusive visits to Taormina and Mt. Etna will be offered with our compliments. • Relaxing atmosphere • Charming resort in the countryside • Pool and spa access • High class meals and service • Immersive experience in food, wine, culture, and nature • Travelosophy representative available 24H during your stay

Take to the waves off coastal Sicily by yacht on this sailing experience in Catania. With refreshments and a delicious lunch on-board included, cruise through the clear waters and admire uninterrupted views over Catania’s volcanic shoreline. Swim in the sea or sunbathe on-deck, master the basics of sailing from your crew, and enjoy a day on the waves in beautiful Sicily. You’ll also have time for a goodbye drink on-land afterward.