Villa Santa Margherita
Five rooms and suites among centuries-old olive trees. A pool overlooking the nature reserve.
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Overview
Join us in this exciting one-week gastronomic adventure, where you will live like a local on the exquisite 18th-century villa for the whole stay, let a Michelin star chief teach you the authentic Sicilian recipes in a fun and lively cooking class and try the most delicious wines in a winery at the foot of Etna. Enjoy the breathtaking views over Monti Iblei hills, intriguing excursions in UNESCO heritage cities, authentic experiences, and delightful meals in the best local restaurants. All of the experiences in the program are included in the price of the tour, so you will need your wallet only for personal expenses.
Tour Program: 7 Days/ 6 Nights
Day1 Via Sicily
• Arrival and check-in at the villa.
Arrival on the island at Catania Fontanarossa Airport. Transfer by comfortable car to the Villa "Santa Margherita". At the villa we will be greeted with fine wine and delicious compliments.
• Dinner at the Villa.
Day 2 Сhiaramonte Gulfi and Cooking Master Class
• Chiaramonte Gulfi.
Exploring Sicily will begin with the beautiful medieval town Chiaramonte Gulfi. The city is located at an altitude of 668 m above sea level. The city is also called the Balcony of Sicily because of its panoramic position, offering spectacular views of Sicily. We will walk through the medieval streets and visit the olive oil Museum.
• Lunch in one of the local restaurant.
• Culinary Master Class
Then we will return to the villa, where the Italian chef Davide di Corado, who worked in Michelin-starred restaurants, will be waiting for us, who will conduct an exciting culinary master class.
Day 3 Barocco and Michelien
• Ragusa
In the morning we will go to a meeting with the pearl of Sicily – Ragusa city, which is under the patronage of UNESCO like the beautiful baroque town, we will visit most important churches and Villa communally, try the most delicious ice cream on the Duomo square.
• Lunch at the best restaurant with two Michelin stars – DUOMO. Chef Ciccio Sultan always surprises guests with his delicious dishes and wine. After the gastronomic impressions, we will continue to get acquainted with the Sicilian Baroque in Ragusa Ibla.
• Donnafugata Castle. Next, we will go on an excursion and visit the iconic Donnafugata Castle, which belonged to the richest Sicilian family Arezzo.Let's find out who was Donna is and why she is Fugate. Why the hereditary count gave his unimaginably beautiful and well-kept garden and many other interesting stories.
• Marina di Ragusa and oysters.In the evening, we will walk along the embankment, have coffee at the lighthouse, visit the places where the cult TV series Commissioner Montalbano was filmed and finish the evening in a restaurant with wine and oysters.
Day 4 Unique Winery and a journey to Etna Volcano
• Murgo Winery
After breakfast at the villa, we will drive to Mount Etna, where the Murgo winery is located, a place where incomparable sparkling wines are produced using the Champenois method. There we will have a wine tasting and a rich Sicilian lunch.
• Zafferano
A walk through the beautiful town of Zafferano, located on the slopes of Etna - we will visit antique shops and local shops with honey and pistachios.
• Dinner at the villa with fine local wines.
Day 5 Modica and buffalo Farm
• Modica and chocolate.
The capital of chocolate and one of the main cities of the Sicilian Baroque is Modica. The city was compared to the second Venice for the numerous canals and bridges that existed two hundred years ago. During this tour, you will learn why there are two cathedrals in the House, and not one, as is customary in most cities of Sicily. You will see Baroque palaces and medieval churches, wander through its narrow streets, soak up incredible smells and taste delicious coffee in local pastry shops, and of course local chocolate.
• Lunch at the bistro. Sicilian street food.
• The buffalo Farm is a store.
In Sicily, you can not do without delicious cheeses and we will go to taste them at a buffalo farm. Here, four generations of the family make magnificent strachatella, mozzarella, provola. As well as an unimaginable liqueur made of olives and carob.
Day 6 Ceramics and old Winery
• Caltagirone
After breakfast, we will go to the city Caltagirone, the capital of Sicilian ceramics. There we will walk up the magnificent staircase of Santa Maria del Monte with 142 steps, climb the bell tower of the former monastery and take a bird's-eye view of the city.
• Lunch at the local trattoria
• Valle del Acate Winery
After leaving the city of ceramics, we will drive through the Sicilian hills and admire the amazing scenery, we stop at the Valle del Acate winery, one of the oldest wineries in the region, where wine tasting with traditional Sicilian snacks awaits.
Day 7 Ciao Sicily!
• Departure to the Airport
After a delicious breakfast, the driver will take you to Catania Airport (CTA).


What's Included

• Culinary master class from a Michelin-star chef
• Local guides: half day Ragusa, half day Modica, half day Caltagirone
• 6 nights accommodation on a cozy historical farm 18th century
• service in accordance with the program
• 1 lunches Michelin-starred restaurant**
• All excursions and tastings according to the program
• Full support from the tour leader
• A small personal gift
• Breakfast (6), Lunch (6), Dinner (6)Not Included

Not included

• Flight tickets
• Medical insurance
• Personal expenses