Author's tour
Oh my Sicily
"There is no love more sincere than the love of food"
G. B. Shaw
G. B. Shaw
Ciao amici!
What do you know about Sicily, an authentic island surrounded by three seas? Have you heard of a land densely covered with orange orchards and olive groves? Have you ever been to places where the culture of ancient civilizations is closely intertwined with the majestic Baroque?
Have you ever stood on the edge of an extinct volcano crater, breathing deep sea air?
No?!
Then be sure, after Sicily, the garden of Eden will seem to you devoid of colors!
What do you know about Sicily, an authentic island surrounded by three seas? Have you heard of a land densely covered with orange orchards and olive groves? Have you ever been to places where the culture of ancient civilizations is closely intertwined with the majestic Baroque?
Have you ever stood on the edge of an extinct volcano crater, breathing deep sea air?
No?!
Then be sure, after Sicily, the garden of Eden will seem to you devoid of colors!
We have prepared especially for you
It took us several years to select the best and most interesting on the island
5
Delightful cities - monuments of baroque architecture
7
The most delicious lunches and dinners, where you will try selected national dishes and local products
3
Master classes from our Italian partners and daily author's excursions from us
This tour is for you if:
You love and appreciate delicious food. You are familiar with Italian cuisine, but you want to expand its boundaries for yourself, try something new and unusual, as well as test your strength in the culinary field.
You are a connoisseur of good wine or want to become one. You are interested in visiting Sicilian vineyards, seeing how grapes grow and how unique wines are made from them. You would like to taste real volcanic wine and enjoy every drop of it.
You have never been to Sicily or have been, but you realized how colorful and diverse this island is and you want to rediscover it for yourself, but from a different perspective. You love Sicilian architecture and nature and want to get a real aesthetic pleasure, feeling literally surrounded by beauty.
You love to travel, but you are tired of the standard tourist routes, where, unfortunately, the true life of another country is not truly revealed. You would like to meet the locals, visit unusual "non-tourist" places and see what others can't.
Detailed tour program
8 days 7 nights
Check-in
The meeting of the participants of the tour and the organizers will take place in the arrival hall of the Fontanarossa airport in Catania (check the date and exact time with the organizers). You can easily find us by the sign with the Oh my Sicily logo.
Then, on a comfortable minivan, we will accompany you to the hotel, where you will stay for the next week.
Welcome Dinner
The first dinner in Sicily will take place in a very beautiful atmospheric agriturismo with a rich history. In the building of the agriturismo, a winery and an oil mill were located in the last century, which is reflected in the interior of the premises. In the warm season, dinner will be served in the garden, in the cold season - in a cozy room with a fireplace. Tour participants are expected to taste the main Italian dish - pizza, or rather five different types of pizza with a wide variety of toppings. The pizza itself is made with special flour, the grains for which were ground according to the old Sicilian technology.
Acquaintance
At dinner, we will be happy to get to know our dear guests better and give small welcome gifts, as well as start a series of author's excursions about the culture and identity of Sicily.
The meeting of the participants of the tour and the organizers will take place in the arrival hall of the Fontanarossa airport in Catania (check the date and exact time with the organizers). You can easily find us by the sign with the Oh my Sicily logo.
Then, on a comfortable minivan, we will accompany you to the hotel, where you will stay for the next week.
Welcome Dinner
The first dinner in Sicily will take place in a very beautiful atmospheric agriturismo with a rich history. In the building of the agriturismo, a winery and an oil mill were located in the last century, which is reflected in the interior of the premises. In the warm season, dinner will be served in the garden, in the cold season - in a cozy room with a fireplace. Tour participants are expected to taste the main Italian dish - pizza, or rather five different types of pizza with a wide variety of toppings. The pizza itself is made with special flour, the grains for which were ground according to the old Sicilian technology.
Acquaintance
At dinner, we will be happy to get to know our dear guests better and give small welcome gifts, as well as start a series of author's excursions about the culture and identity of Sicily.
Gastronomic part of the program
On the second day, we will go to the outskirts of the city of Ragusa (Ragusa), where we will visit a farm that produces buffalo milk, from which the farm owners create a variety of local cheeses, such as: burrata (burrata), caciocavallo (caciocavallo), ricotta (ricotta) and, of course, unique in its taste mozarella cheese (mozzarella). We will have lunch in a cozy restaurant at the farm, where, in addition to cheeses, we will also try other local products to the accompaniment of crimson homemade guilt.
Cognitive part of the program
After lunch, we will visit the authentic city of Ragusa Ibla (Ragusa Ibla) - one of the most beautiful monument cities of the Italian Baroque, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will walk around the main squares, visit the duomo di San Giorgio (the main cathedral of St. George), listen to a fascinating tour, and all the participants of the tour will be offered a tasting of a wide variety of types of ice cream, some of which tastes really amaze the imagination.
On the second day, we will go to the outskirts of the city of Ragusa (Ragusa), where we will visit a farm that produces buffalo milk, from which the farm owners create a variety of local cheeses, such as: burrata (burrata), caciocavallo (caciocavallo), ricotta (ricotta) and, of course, unique in its taste mozarella cheese (mozzarella). We will have lunch in a cozy restaurant at the farm, where, in addition to cheeses, we will also try other local products to the accompaniment of crimson homemade guilt.
Cognitive part of the program
After lunch, we will visit the authentic city of Ragusa Ibla (Ragusa Ibla) - one of the most beautiful monument cities of the Italian Baroque, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will walk around the main squares, visit the duomo di San Giorgio (the main cathedral of St. George), listen to a fascinating tour, and all the participants of the tour will be offered a tasting of a wide variety of types of ice cream, some of which tastes really amaze the imagination.
Gastronomic part of the program
On the third day, we will have a gastronomic immersion in the depths of the sea. We will have an extremely generous lunch at a fish restaurant, where about a dozen types of various snacks, first and second courses will be offered. You will try oysters, mussels, squid, various types of shrimp, sardines, swordfish, freshly caught tuna, shellfish dishes and many other fish delicacies. Believe me, such a dinner will not leave anyone indifferent. At the end, guests will be offered a sweet lemon sorbetto.
Cognitive part of the program
After lunch, we will visit two amazing places: the fishing village of Scoglitti (Scoglitti), where entire dynasties of sailors live, passing the secrets of their craft from generation to generation, as well as the modern and dynamic coastal town of Marina di Ragusa (Marina di Ragusa) - fashionable and beloved resting place for local residents.
On the third day, we will have a gastronomic immersion in the depths of the sea. We will have an extremely generous lunch at a fish restaurant, where about a dozen types of various snacks, first and second courses will be offered. You will try oysters, mussels, squid, various types of shrimp, sardines, swordfish, freshly caught tuna, shellfish dishes and many other fish delicacies. Believe me, such a dinner will not leave anyone indifferent. At the end, guests will be offered a sweet lemon sorbetto.
Cognitive part of the program
After lunch, we will visit two amazing places: the fishing village of Scoglitti (Scoglitti), where entire dynasties of sailors live, passing the secrets of their craft from generation to generation, as well as the modern and dynamic coastal town of Marina di Ragusa (Marina di Ragusa) - fashionable and beloved resting place for local residents.
Cognitive part of the program
After breakfast, we will go on an exciting journey to the largest active volcano in Europe - the volcano Etna (Etna). Be prepared that in winter the volcano is often covered with snow, but don't worry, you won't be disappointed. We will visit two extinct volcano craters (there are about 200 of them in total), where we will listen to a fascinating excursion and recharge ourselves with the indescribable atmosphere of volcanic nature.
Gastronomic part of the program
After a walk on the volcano, the participants of the tour will have a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will visit a tasting of products produced on the unique volcanic soil. We will taste various varieties of honey, olive oil and wines, which have no analogues in the whole world. The most daring participants will be offered a tasting of a liquor called "Volcano Mouth"
Catania
In the evening we will visit the city center of Catania - the second largest city in Sicily, which the Sicilians call the "black city".
After breakfast, we will go on an exciting journey to the largest active volcano in Europe - the volcano Etna (Etna). Be prepared that in winter the volcano is often covered with snow, but don't worry, you won't be disappointed. We will visit two extinct volcano craters (there are about 200 of them in total), where we will listen to a fascinating excursion and recharge ourselves with the indescribable atmosphere of volcanic nature.
Gastronomic part of the program
After a walk on the volcano, the participants of the tour will have a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will visit a tasting of products produced on the unique volcanic soil. We will taste various varieties of honey, olive oil and wines, which have no analogues in the whole world. The most daring participants will be offered a tasting of a liquor called "Volcano Mouth"
Catania
In the evening we will visit the city center of Catania - the second largest city in Sicily, which the Sicilians call the "black city".
Gastronomic part of the program
The fifth day is perhaps the most intense day for taste sensations. In the second half we will go to the suburbs of the city of Vittoria (Vittoria) where a beautiful vineyard is spread among the hills. Guests of the tour will visit the production of Sicilian wine with DOP labeling, cellars with oak barrels and even a research laboratory. The tour will be followed by a tasting of a variety of Sicilian wines accompanied by light snacks.
But our gastronomic adventures do not end there. Immediately after visiting the vineyards, we will accompany you to a very nice pizzeria, where each participant of the tour can feel like a real pizzaiolo, taking part in a pizza making master class led by a real chef Gianfranco Carbonara. Our chef will help you to prepare pizza according to your taste. After the master class, we will all taste the result of our culinary research together and share our impressions.
The fifth day is perhaps the most intense day for taste sensations. In the second half we will go to the suburbs of the city of Vittoria (Vittoria) where a beautiful vineyard is spread among the hills. Guests of the tour will visit the production of Sicilian wine with DOP labeling, cellars with oak barrels and even a research laboratory. The tour will be followed by a tasting of a variety of Sicilian wines accompanied by light snacks.
But our gastronomic adventures do not end there. Immediately after visiting the vineyards, we will accompany you to a very nice pizzeria, where each participant of the tour can feel like a real pizzaiolo, taking part in a pizza making master class led by a real chef Gianfranco Carbonara. Our chef will help you to prepare pizza according to your taste. After the master class, we will all taste the result of our culinary research together and share our impressions.
Cognitive part of the program
On the sixth day of the tour, we will travel to the most beautiful city in the Sicilian Baroque style - Noto (Noto). It is truly hard to imagine a more beautiful place! We will walk the entire city center on foot, look into ancient churches, look at ornate balconies, narrow streets... In a word, we will make a trip to the magnificent and pretentious 17th century. But that is not all! Have you ever heard of the Sicilian Petra (an ancient city located on the territory of modern Jordan)? On the way to Noto, we will stop at a unique place where an old church emerges from the rock! It's very beautiful, trust us!
Gastronomic part of the program
In one of the colorful establishments of the city of Noto, we will get acquainted with the culture of the Italian aperitivo. Let's try such cocktails, beloved by Italians as Aperol Spritz and Negroni Sbagliato, have a delicious dinner and immerse ourselves in the unhurried atmosphere of a measured Italian life. And to make life even sweeter, we will offer you to enjoy the most famous and delicious dessert in Sicily.
On the sixth day of the tour, we will travel to the most beautiful city in the Sicilian Baroque style - Noto (Noto). It is truly hard to imagine a more beautiful place! We will walk the entire city center on foot, look into ancient churches, look at ornate balconies, narrow streets... In a word, we will make a trip to the magnificent and pretentious 17th century. But that is not all! Have you ever heard of the Sicilian Petra (an ancient city located on the territory of modern Jordan)? On the way to Noto, we will stop at a unique place where an old church emerges from the rock! It's very beautiful, trust us!
Gastronomic part of the program
In one of the colorful establishments of the city of Noto, we will get acquainted with the culture of the Italian aperitivo. Let's try such cocktails, beloved by Italians as Aperol Spritz and Negroni Sbagliato, have a delicious dinner and immerse ourselves in the unhurried atmosphere of a measured Italian life. And to make life even sweeter, we will offer you to enjoy the most famous and delicious dessert in Sicily.
Final part of the program
As much as we don't want to say goodbye, the tour has come to an end. That is why we decided to make the last day truly fabulous and unforgettable. In the afternoon we will go to an amazing design hotel with a wonderful garden and amazing views of the beauties of the Sicilian nature. Our guests will enjoy a master class on cooking pasta and a cozy dinner in the atmospheric garden. By candlelight, with a glass of wine and a delicious dinner, we will spend the final evening, which, we are sure, will forever remain in the heart of each of us.
As much as we don't want to say goodbye, the tour has come to an end. That is why we decided to make the last day truly fabulous and unforgettable. In the afternoon we will go to an amazing design hotel with a wonderful garden and amazing views of the beauties of the Sicilian nature. Our guests will enjoy a master class on cooking pasta and a cozy dinner in the atmospheric garden. By candlelight, with a glass of wine and a delicious dinner, we will spend the final evening, which, we are sure, will forever remain in the heart of each of us.
In the morning after breakfast, we will escort you to the airport of Catania, where we will officially close the Oh my Sicily tour. But this does not mean that we will say goodbye to you forever. We know for ourselves that Sicily leaves no one indifferent and one wants to return to this amazing island again and again, discovering one after another an endless number of its secrets.
"Non invidio a Dio il Paradiso perché sono ben soddisfatto di vivere in Sicilia" il re Federico II
("I do not envy the paradise created by God, because I am satisfied with my life in Sicily" King Federico II)
"Non invidio a Dio il Paradiso perché sono ben soddisfatto di vivere in Sicilia" il re Federico II
("I do not envy the paradise created by God, because I am satisfied with my life in Sicily" King Federico II)
DOUBTS REMAIN?
Just take a look!
No matter how great the description of the tour sounds, it is always better to see once than hear a hundred times.
AND THAT IS NOT ALL...
Take a trip through time!
Wake up in a designer hotel housed in an old 18th century mansion nestled in the heart of the incredibly beautiful city of Comiso. Sit on the hotel's sun-drenched terrace and breathe in the aroma of Italian coffee while enjoying a wonderful view of the dome of the city's main cathedral, atmospheric tiled roofs and the green Iblean Mountains.
- Double accommodation in a hotel (for individual accommodation, please contact the organizers) Two meals a day: 1. Breakfast at the hotel according to the "buffet" system on all days except the day of arrival (first day). 2. Either one dinner or one lunch on all days except the day of departure (last day). Lunch is scheduled on days: 2, 3, 4. Dinner is scheduled on days: 1, 5, 6, 7. In addition to the main meals, we also planned small themed snacks on days 2, 5, 6. Please note that every lunch or dinner water is included in the price. In addition to water on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, a glass of wine per person is included in the price, coca-cola is included on day 5, and one cocktail of your choice is included on day 6. All drinks and meals that are not included in the menu of each day are purchased by the tour participants at their own expense.
- Transfer throughout the trip in a comfortable minivan, drinking water and first aid kit throughout the trip.
- Daily author's excursions from the organizers of "Oh my Sicily" Excursion to the winery with tasting of various varieties of wine and local products.
- Pizza making master class Master class on cooking pasta
- The presence of the curators of "Oh my Sicily" throughout the days of the tour.
- Legal support for all cases during your stay in Italy. Delicious and useful gifts and surprises
- Flights
- Visa costs
- Insurance costs
- Additional dishes and drinks outside the menu program
- Personal expenses during the trip (souvenirs, etc.)
Additional Information
We recommend that you carefully read the additional information before booking a tour.
Safety:
- We kindly ask the tour participants to inform the organizers in advance about their food allergies and intolerance to certain products. We will make every effort to select an individual menu for you.
- Please, do not ignore the registration of medical insurance, leaving your country.
- One of our team members is a professional Italian lawyer, ready to help in any unforeseen situation.
- Please, do not ignore the registration of medical insurance, leaving your country.
- One of our team members is a professional Italian lawyer, ready to help in any unforeseen situation.
Prepayment and booking:
The tour is considered booked upon receipt of an advance payment of 30% of the total cost. If the booking is canceled less than 30 days before the start of the tour, the deposit will not be refunded. The remaining 70% of the cost of the tour you pay on the first day of the tour.
The tour is designed for a group of at least 3 people.
If the group is not recruited, then the tour is considered canceled and the prepayment is returned in the amount of 100%.
The tour is designed for a group of at least 3 people.
If the group is not recruited, then the tour is considered canceled and the prepayment is returned in the amount of 100%.
Tour program:
Tour organizers reserve the right to modify the tour program depending on weather conditions and volcano activity. We guarantee that even in case of extreme force majeure, we undertake to offer you a worthy replacement without loss of quality.
Recommendations:
A few days before the expected start date of the tour, we will contact you with recommendations regarding clothing and some things that you would like to have with you, as well as inform you about the weather.
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