Private Sightseeing from Messina, Sicily Port

Morning: At your arrival in Messina port at 8:00, you will be welcomed by our tour guide/driver and depart to an Excursion to Taormina for a guided visit through the historical center of this beautiful town, famous for its Greek-Roman Amphitheatre and its enchanting view of the Ionic Sea and Mt. Etna. Taormina has been an exclusive Sicilian hotspot, since the beginning of the 19th century, and is where many noble and rich families of Northern Europe spent winter due to its mild climate. Nowadays, Taormina is famous for its "dolce vita" lifestyle.

After a walking tour, visit the Greek-Roman Amphitheatre and enjoy the views of the Ionic Sea and Mt. Etna.

Transfer to Tenuta San Michele, an ancient estate located on the slopes of the volcano Etna. Lunch at the farm

The farm, which belongs to the noble family of the Baron Scammacca del Murgo, is surrounded by extensive vineyards and has a panoramic view of both Mt. Etna and the sea. Mt. Etna is the highest volcano in Europe. The climate and the volcanic soil help give wines a unique mineral taste typical of the region around Mt. Etna. In Tenuta San Michele they produce some of the best wines of the area: Etna Rosso, Etna Bianco and the extraordinary Murgo Brut. Wine tasting and guided visit to the wine cellar with a member of the family.

Price includes : English speaking Driver/guide/private car / entrance fees to the greek theatre / lunch in tenuta S. Michele / visit of the winery

Morning: At your arrival in Messina port at 08:00, you will be welcomed by our tour guide/driver and depart to an Excursion to Santo Stefano di Camastra, a town-museum with old, modern and architectural works, as well as paintings and sculptures. The city offers some public decorations characterized by a monumental structure. Here a bond between urban culture and arts of ceramics is to be found.

Departure for Castroreale for our cooking class at a nice manor house: A little manor immersed in greenery, in the heart of Sicily, far from the frenetic city life. The Manor is a charming, ancient ochre-walled building consisting of 10 comfortable rooms, each with different decorative features and furniture, provided with a private bathroom, and small balcony with a view over the hills, the swimming-pool or the garden.

Your instructor, Chef Mrs Jannelli will teach you to prepare the family recipes passed down to her by her grandmother.. You will learn how the marriage of three kitchens: Sicilian , French and Holland has created a cuisine as intriguing and complex as Sicily’s own baroque heritage.

Price including : English speaking Driver/ guide / private car / cooking class + lunch at the farm / ceramic demonstration

Morning : 8:00 meet your guide/driver at the ship. Departure for a FULL DAY with an English speaking driver / guide for Etna and Taormina.

We will travel through the many varied vegetable and fruit areas on the slopes of mount Etna arriving at an altitude of 2,500 feet, we will be above the tree line. we will have a perfect view of the three silvestri craters and the river of lava (a remnant of the 1983-1985 eruption ) . Walk around the crater.

After we descent to transfer to Tenuta San Michele, an ancient estate located on the slopes of the volcano Etna. The farm, which belongs to the noble family of the Baron Scammacca del Murgo, is surrounded by extensive vineyards and has a panoramic view of both Mt. Etna and the sea. Mt. Etna is the highest volcano in Europe. The climate and the volcanic soil help give wines a unique mineral taste typical of the region around Mt. Etna. In Tenuta San Michele they produce some of the best wines of the area: Etna Rosso, Etna Bianco and the extraordinary Murgo Brut. Wine tasting and guided visit to the wine cellar with a member of the family.

Departure for Taormina. Meet our guide for a walk through the historical center of this beautiful town, famous for its Greek-Roman Amphitheatre and its enchanting view of the Ionic Sea and Mt. Etna. Taormina has been an exclusive Sicilian hotspot, since the beginning of the 19th century, and is where many noble and rich families of Northern Europe spent winter due to its mild climate. Nowadays, Taormina is famous for its "dolce vita" life style, its This town also known as “the Queen of Sicily” has been an exclusive Sicilian hotspot, since the beginning of the 19th century. After a walking tour, visit the Greek-Roman Amphitheatre and enjoy the views of the Ionic Sea and Mt. Etna. Free time for shopping. Back to Messina

The price includes : English speaking driver , Minibus with guide for the full day excursion at disposal of the clients and lunch in a typical restaurant, vist of the winery, entrance fee to greek theatre.

Departure for a full day car with private english speaking driver/guide for Etna and Catania . Transfer by our deluxe coach to Rifugio Sapienza located at 1.900 m. of altitude.

You’ll have the possibility to do the excursion by cable way and then by private jeep-minubus up to 2.500 m. on the sea level under the main active craters for a walking excursion with volcanologist guide, visiting the places of the last big eruptions. An unforgettable spectacle is guaranteed: a wonderful panorama of the surrounding region and the feeling of being in touch with natural forces.

Here we have time to walk around the crater. After we descent to mascalucia to visit “Azienda Trinità” a farm belongs to the noble family of the Baron Bonajuto. It’s surrounded by extensive vineyards and has a panoramic view of both Mt. Etna .In Azienda trinità a guided visit thou the botanical garden with a member of the family. Here we attend a wine tasting and a lunch

Departure for Catania, the second biggest town in Sicily, a true lively town with a Baroque-style charm. Known as the the "black-city" from the dark colour of the façades of the building made by the black lava stone. Visit of its most important monuments and to its colorful fish-market. Walking visit and stop in Palazzo Biscari the most magnificent private building in Catania, is unique in terms of structure, outlay and decoration. Received by Baroness Nicoletta Moncada you’ll visit his house

The price includes : English speaking Driver/guide for the full day excursion at disposal.

Morning: Meet our driver guide at Messina port at 08:00 and depart for your private tour of day of Cooking class near Etna

The course is hels in a typical Sicilian House of the 18^th century , surrounded by green countryside , in one of the characteristic villages on the slopes of Etna and only 15 minutes from the center of Catania. The house is set in the pleasant atmosphere of the volcano whose fertile soil and particularly favourable climate provide a rich variety of farming. The area is known for its orange and lemon groves, vineyards producing DOC wine (the red, rosé and white wines of Etna), known since Roman times, and luxuriant orchards and market gardens which offer some of the tastiest fruits and vegetables in the world. Also native to the area are the precious pistachio and olive groves which yield an excellent , very pure olive oil

The lesson is conducted by the gastronomy journalist Mrs Eleonora and is held in her kitchen. It’s geared towards direct exchange with the students with the aim of conveying not only the cuisine but also the culture, traditions, habits and local customs. The course is based on the more famous Sicilian recipes , focusing on pasta , fish and vegetable dishes. This cuisine is a showcase of the Mediterranean diet.

Early afternoon : leave for a walking tour through the historical center of Taormina's beautiful town, famous for its Greek-Roman Amphitheatre and its enchanting view of the Ionic Sea and Mt. Etna.

Taormina has been an exclusive Sicilian hotspot, since the beginning of the 19th century, and is where many noble and rich families of Northern Europe spent winter due to its mild climate. Nowadays, Taormina is famous for its "dolce vita" life style. This town also known as “the Queen of Sicily” has been an exclusive Sicilian hotspot, since the beginning of the 19th century. After a walking tour, visit the Greek-Roman Amphitheatre and enjoy the views of the Ionic Sea and Mt. Etna.

Price including : English speaking Driver/guide / minivan / cooking class + lunch / entrance fees at greek theatre

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