Thousands of feet above the world, you breathe in the salty Mediterranean air, mesmerized by the churning surf below. You’re in Sicily, an island kingdom where the culture and cuisine mingle with legacies of Roman, Byzantine, Arab, English and French rule over three millennia. In recent days, you wandered through ancient amphitheaters and markets, fragrant with orange blossoms and bergamot, sampled golden arancini from street vendors and rolled fresh pasta for lunch. On the slopes of Mt Etna, you discerned volcanic minerals in glasses of fine Carricante and Nerello Mascalese, as the winemaker shared the delicate alchemy of her craft. Yesterday, you made fresh ricotta with a local shepherd, and tomorrow, you’ll sail the sparkling over the Ionian Sea, pausing for lunch and to explore Greek temples in a quiet fishing village. This is the Sicily of legends — where tradition rises daily with the morning sun, lending comfort and beauty to all it touches.
Trip Highlights
- Cook with local ingredients
- Jeep ride up Mt. Etna
- Have lunch inside a volcanic cave
- Learn about the art of low-intervention wines
- Savor unique Sicilian wines
- Picnic at the Valley of the Temples
- Visit Marsala’s scenic salt flats
- Try street foods at Palermo’s market
