An elevated panoramic view of Isola Bella in Taormina, Sicily, featuring the small rocky island connected to the mainland by a sandy beach, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea.

Sicily with Dario Monni

Save the Date | Departing October 12 – 18, 2027

3 Reasons to Travel with
Modern Adventure
& Dario Monni

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.

Italian Heritage with Dario

Born in Italy, Dario Monni grew up making pasta with his nonna in Venice and spending summers among his family’s shepherds and cheesemakers in Sardinia. Today, he brings those traditions to Chicago’s Tortello, recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and Gambero Rosso honors. On this trip to Sicily, Dario returns to the regional food culture that shaped him.

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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