Snow-capped Mount Etna volcano rising above green Sicilian countryside and wetlands

Sicily with Zach Engel

Save the Date | Departing July 13 – 19, 2027

3 Reasons to Travel with
Modern Adventure
& Zach Engel

A close-up of a chef’s hands using a fork to whisk egg yolks into a well of flour on a wooden board. This traditional method of making fresh handmade pasta captures the authentic food culture found throughout Italy and the Amalfi Coast.

Culinary Connection

Experience the culinary heart of Sicily, a region celebrated for its vibrant and sustainable food traditions. Indulge in fresh seafood, handmade pasta, arancini, cannoli, and an array of seasonal ingredients that capture the essence of the Mediterranean.

Chef Zach Engel in apron and cap standing with arms crossed in a restaurant kitchen

Travel with Zach

James Beard Award–winning chef Zach Engel is the chef and owner of Galit in Chicago. His career has taken him from Zahav in Philadelphia and Shaya in New Orleans to kitchens in Tel Aviv and California. In Sicily, Zach brings a cook’s curiosity for the Mediterranean and the generations of cultural exchange that continue to shape how the island eats.

Snow-capped Mount Etna seen from Taormina, Sicily, framed by bougainvillea

Natural Beauty

Sicily offers a wealth of natural beauty with crystal-clear coastlines, sun-soaked hillsides, and ancient olive groves. The island's landscapes are as rich as its history, and we’ll explore them all.

Experience Sicily

A panoramic sunset view of the Mondello coastline in Palermo, Sicily, featuring clear turquoise water, a sandy beach lined with villas, and the rugged limestone cliffs of Monte Gallo under a soft evening sky.
Snow-capped Mount Etna volcano rising above green Sicilian countryside and wetlands
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