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    La Vita Siciliana

    April 6-12, 2025

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    Ice cream for breakfast. Evening aperitivos. Leisurely late-night meals: Lean in to the rhythms of Sicilian life with an unparalleled food bounty shaped by the Mediterranean and centuries of conquest and exchange. Many of Italian cuisine’s best-loved dishes are rooted in Sicilian soil—join us for a tour of some of the best ingredients and meals Europe has to offer.

    Eugenio Signoroni

    Local Guide

    Editor of Osteria d’Italia
    Eugenio Signoroni

Overview

La Vita Siciliana

Ice cream for breakfast. Evening aperitivos. Leisurely late-night meals: Lean in to the rhythms of Sicilian life with an unparalleled food bounty shaped by the Mediterranean and centuries of conquest and exchange. Many of Italian cuisine’s best-loved dishes are rooted in Sicilian soil—join us for a tour of some of the best ingredients and meals Europe has to offer. Our weeklong journey moves across the island for a deep dive into the cuisine and the cultures that continue shaping it. From the wine country around Mt Etna to the food markets of Palermo, embrace Sicily’s multi-faceted bounty.

  • Italy
  • April 6-12, 2025
  • from $11,450
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  • Italy
  • April 6-12, 2025
  • from $11,450
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DISCOVER SICILY:
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY

Day
1

Welcome to Sicily

  • Arrive at Catania’s Vincenzo Bellini Airport
  • Private transfer to our hotel in Viagrande, nestled between Mt Etna and the sea
  • Welcome cocktails and dinner
Day
2

Veni, Vidi, Vulcano

  • Leisurely morning, beginning to mimic Sicilian rhythms of life: a good slow breakfast; a short, dark espresso; good conversation and much relaxation.
  • Lunch in the tavola calda humble Sicilian eatery tradition
  • An afternoon with Salvo Foti, champion of indigenous grape varietals, in his vineyards in Milo. We’ll lunch and walk the volcanic terrain that makes Etna such a prized wine region.
  • Dinner at Quattro Archi, a legendary trattoria high on the slopes of Mt Etna, in the care of the charismatic host Saro
Day
3

Granita, the gem of Sicily

  • A morning with Giovanna Musumeci in the village of Randazzo, a master of traditional granita—that flaky, icy, smooth confection that is one of Sicily’s best-kept secrets.
  • Private lunch at the Etna wine estate of Giralamo Russo with Carmelo Chiaramonte, the charismatic, effervescent Sicilian chef
  • There is no exceptional granita without exceptional fruit, so in the afternoon we’ll visit some of the young producers who give their products to Giovanna. Also: there will be wine.
Day
4

A day in Catania

  • Up early to visit the brilliant, buzzing fish markets of Catania
  • Free time in Catania for walking and shopping
  • Lunch at the great Materia in Catania
  • An afternoon swim or siesta back at the Relais with plentiful Sicilian wines
  • Private masterclass at the Relais on Sicilian pasta-making
Day
5

Cheese, ricotta, cannoli

  • An indulgent breakfast, a lazy morning, a slow start toward Palermo
  • Piana degli Albanesi is considered the best place to eat Italy’s pastry staple, the cannolo siciliano—the secret is the extraordinary local sheep ricotta
  • Lunch with the Spera family, multigenerational farmers at Balzo Rosso, with breathtaking views of the Aeolian Sea and an extraordinary dairy that help make the region’s cannoli what they are
  • Dinner at a creative, modern seafood trattoria in the heart of the city
  • Optional after-dinner drinks in the buzzing, captivating small bars of Palermo
Day
6

The Grandeur of Palermo

  • Wake up in one of the most atmospheric port cities on earth: Palermo, a city so beautiful the Phoenicians just called it Flower.
  • Morning walk discovering the Ballarò and Capo markets, and the food traditions of sfincione, pane e panelle, pani ca meusa. In every bite, the soul of the city unfolds.
  • Marsala tasting and masterclass with the great Filippo Cosentino at CiCala
  • Last night dinner at Corona Trattoria, a full-throated celebration of the seafood and the culinary life of Palermo
Day
7

Departure

  • Palermo
  • One last great Sicilian breakfast
  • Private transfer to Palermo’s Falcone-Borsellino Airport
  • Arrivederci!

What’s Included

  • All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as snacks and beverages between meals
  • Expertise and services of our experienced trip leaders: at least one guide and one host per trip
  • Additional guides and experts from the region
  • All transportation during the trip except when taking a taxi or ride app independently during unscheduled time
  • Transfers to and from the airport or wherever you are on the day the trip starts and ends
  • Daily Roads & Kingdoms gifts related to the themes, activities and narratives of each trip
  • All gratuities for accommodations, meals, guiding or transport

What’s Not Included

  • International airfare to and from the journey (note: some trips begin and end at different airports)
  • Personal bar tabs (when not with the group)
  • Personal laundry or spa services
  • Personal travel insurance

Meet Our Hosts

Eugenio Signoroni

Local Guide

Eugenio Signoroni

Cook, traveler, editor of the Osteria d’Italia guide

There may not be a single person in all of the Republic better qualified to know what to eat, at what time of year, and with whom, than Eugenio Signoroni. After a long editorial career at the iconic Slow Food, he branched out to write prolifically on Italian food culture in all parts of the boot. In addition to editing the authoritative Osteria d’Italia guide, he is the host of Lievito Madre, one of Italy’s top food podcasts. A perfect host for this journey.

Where You’ll Stay

Relais San Giuliano

Relais San Giuliano

Etna Boutique Hotel

Relais San Giuliano is a picturesque 18th-century patrician residence-turned-boutique hotel at the foot of Etna Park. Perks include its “Sabbia Nera” spa with hammam and Jacuzzi. There’s an infinity pool too, of course, encircled by lush Mediterranean gardens. All in all, a perfect place to unwind from the day’s adventures.

L’Hotellerie

L’Hotellerie

Old Palermo

Set within the ancient Arab walls that have guarded Palermo since the 9th century, L’Hotellerie offers breathtaking views of the sea and Porta Felice, the historic gateway to Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The nearby Kalsa district, once the Emir’s citadel, is now a treasure trove of historic sites like the Church of Santa Maria dello Spasimo and Palazzo Abatellis. Elegantly outfitted with design pieces, restored antiques, and luxury amenities, L’Hotellerie exemplifies Palermo’s legendary hospitality, making it a perfect base in the city Goethe deemed “the most beautiful place in the world.”

  • This trip exceeded anything I could have imagined. Food and sights were incredible. Our hosts were next level.

    Matt P.
    La Vita Siciliana 2023
  • I did not anticipate the extent of our exceptionally curated tastings, the cultural authenticity and immersion of experiences.

    Carrie M.
    La Vita Siciliana 2023
  • The personalities—their commitment to serve us like hosts, hang out with us like friends… I had an absolute blast.


    La Vita Siciliana 2023

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