Traditional Sicilian Arancine Cooking Class with local Chef
An immersive cooking class exploring the origins and secrets of arancine, a symbol of Sicilian tradition. Under Ileana’s expert guidance, guests will prepare the classic butter filling and observe the preparation of the risotto, an essential step for achieving perfect arancine, as well as the shaping and filling of the golden rice balls, which will then be cooked using traditional techniques. At the end of the class, guests will enjoy freshly fried arancine accompanied by an excellent Sicilian wine, and will receive a digital recipe to take home and recreate the flavors of Sicily.
Private Transfer Syracuse/Ortigia ↔ Taormina with Optional Stops
Comfortable private transfer between Syracuse and Taormina, available in both directions (Syracuse → Taormina and Taormina → Syracuse).
During the trip you can relax in a professional vehicle with Expert driver and cross some of the most picturesque landscapes of eastern Sicily.
If you wish, the transfer can also become a pleasant travel experience: you can add stops along the way to visit famous places such as Mount Etna, Catania or the quaint fishing village of Aci Trezza.
Private transfer from Palermo airport to NH Palermo Hotel or vice versa
Book your private transfer from Palermo airport to
NH Palermo Hotel or vice versa.
We take you directly to your destination in one of our cars, minivans or minibuses.
What's Included:
- NO HIDDEN COST
- PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
- FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
- MEET & GREET SERVICE (Our driver will wait for you in the arrivals hall with a sign with the name of the main passenger)
- BOTTLED WATER
One Day Tour in Catania and Trekking on Etna
On this fantastic private day tour we will discover one of the most vibrant cities of southern Italy, Catania, where you can admire its imposing Cathedral, a symbol of devotion to its patron Saint Agatha, and Piazza del Duomo where stands "U 'Liotru", the statue of an elephant in lava stone and symbol of the city. Then we will visit Mount Etna and the extinct craters at an approximate height of 2000 meters. you will admire unique lava formations and our naturalistic guide will introduce you to the fascinating world of volcanic phenomena. We will also explore a volcanic cave together, we will provide you with helmets and torches.
Complete tour of Etna by E-MTB
This excursion will allow you to fully enjoy the great diversity of landscapes that can be found around Etna, thanks to the use of the pedal assisted bicycle you can do it in complete relaxation. Among lava flows, woods, shelters and lateral craters you will live a memorable day.
Private 4-hours Tour of Palermo with pick up and drop off
Enjoy Palermo’s great architecture and wonderful sights during this private tour with your own private official tour guide and private driver.
Your official tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby, in front of your apartment building, or in a fixed encounter point.
Palermo is known as the city of delights, for its beautiful mosques, palaces, and gardens.
The city has been home to many different cultures throughout its history. Palermo is Sicily’s tourist and economic capital, offers beautiful weather all year round, and fantastic gastronomy.
During this private tour, you will get to know the most emblematic sites of the city.
10-Hour Private Tour of Mount Etna and Taormina from Palermo
With our tour we will discover the imposing Etna Volcano and Taormina, an unmissable tourist destination in eastern Sicily.
The luxuriant places, the bright colors, the scents of Zagara and the sunny landscapes, will make you discover the essence of Sicily for unforgettable moments.
We reach the slopes of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to climb up to the Sapienza refuge, the starting point for reaching the crater.
We continue to Taormina. Defined as the Pearl of the Mediterranean, it is a highly coveted set, chosen for many fashion, art and culture events.
Its famous Greek theater is evidence of the passage of the Hellenistic population in the places, offers an enchanting view of Etna looking south and the Strait of Messina to the north.
Isola Bella, also a symbol of Taormina, is a delightful islet that houses the Regional Naturalistic Museum.
Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Messina
Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home.
With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included.
Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home!
This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages.
Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Private Transfer from Taormina to Syracuse with Tour options
Our service offers an exclusive transportation option for up to three passengers, ensuring a private and personalized trip without the need to share the car with strangers. Your expert driver will welcome you directly to your accommodation in Taormina or Syracuse, providing a stress-free door-to-door service.
Aboard a comfortable private car, you can enjoy a relaxing journey along the picturesque Sicilian coast, admiring breathtaking views and evocative landscapes along the way. It is possible to add a tour along the way.
During the journey, you will have the opportunity to stop at places of interest along the route or make panoramic stops to take unforgettable photos.
Upon your arrival, you will be dropped off directly at your desired destination
We kindly ask you to specify the desired pick-up time under "Specific Requirements" during booking.
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Private Sailing Boat Tour to the Tonnara of Scopello
Enjoy a splendid immersion in the pristine coasts near Castellammare del Golfo in front of the Tonnara di Scopello during this half-day small-group sailing tour (max 5 people). The experience is unique on board a classic 26-foot Italian sailing boat from 1978. The tour includes stops at the Tonnara and on request extensions to the Zingaro Reserve. Drinks and a lunch with local products are included upon arrival (arancini, panelle and croquettes and fruit). Here is the planned itinerary:
a) Departure from Marina Di Balestrate (Palermo) - Stop for a swim in front of the Tonnara di Scopello (Faraglioni) - Return to Marina di Balestrate.
Further information for other itineraries or durations can be requested.
Private Walking Tour in the Alleys of the Historic Center of Palermo
It will be a unique, tailor-made, fun experience! Why? By trusting me you will fully enjoy a local experience. By choosing a licensed tour guide in Sicily you do not risk losing the most real sense of today's Palermo, and you will be able to get the right advice to make the most of your stay.
Only those who live a city every day can convey to visitors its contemporaneity, the habits of the locals, the daily life.
What are you waiting for? Book!
Private transfer from Palermo airport to Villa Igiea - Rocco Forte
Book your private transfer from Palermo Airport to Villa Igiea - Rocco Forte Hotel or vice versa.
We take you directly to your destination in one of our cars, minivans or minibuses.
What is included :
- NO HIDDEN COSTS
- PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
- FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
- FREE BOTTLED WATER
- MEET & GREET SERVICE (Our driver will be waiting for you in the arrival hall with a sign with the name of the main passenger)
- Take advantage of our best offers and book your transfer from Palermo Airport (Punta Raisi) to Villa Igiea - Rocco Forte Hotel.
Romantic sunset - private
best place ever for a special moment
it is as romantic as a sicilian in love ;-)
enjoy a good glass of prosecco and some appetizers
Occasions + Photo Book
A fantastic boat excursion to discover the most suggestive places on the coasts of Sicily.
Our tour will take you to discover the most beautiful bays hidden among the rocks of Taormina where you can admire the seabed rich in corals, starfish, sea urchins and much more. All in maximum safety and respect for nature.
In this boat you can create your own events
Cesarine: Market Tour & Home Cooking Class in Palermo
Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with a local home cook and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Palermo cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by local wines.
During the lesson, your host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Participants will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Transfer from Catania Airport to Syracuse
Our transfer service will be private, so you won't have problems waiting or traveling with other people. We guarantee a comfortable, punctual and elegant service, with drivers always attentive to your needs, and always ready to advise you on things to see and not to miss.
Ravioli Making Class in Palermo and Dessert
Discover Sicily’s vibrant flavors in this 4-course cooking class and market tour in Palermo, hosted through Classpop!. Begin with a guided stroll through the lively Capo Market, where colorful stalls brim with fresh produce, seafood, herbs and regional specialties. Sample, shop and select seasonal ingredients before returning to the kitchen to transform your finds into a feast.
Menu
- First course: Handmade ravioli with basil-ricotta pesto or creamy pistachio filling
- Second course: Swordfish Sicilian-style with orange and mint
- Third course: Traditional caponata, a sweet-and-sour eggplant dish
- Dessert: Fresh cannoli filled with ricotta, chocolate and pistachios
With step-by-step guidance and authentic recipes, this immersive class blends Sicily’s culinary traditions with its lively market culture. From pasta to pastries, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable taste of Palermo’s culinary soul.
Exclusive dinner on a Taormina sailing boat
Make a special occasion such as a birthday or an anniversary unique, or simply surprise your sweetheart with a romantic dinner on board, departing from Giardini Naxos.
During the evening you will have the opportunity to taste some of the tasty typical Sicilian dishes.
At the end of the dinner, the navigation will allow you to admire the magnificent nocturnal scenery of the Taormina coast from the sea.
Etna & Diving Jeep Tour
Availability for every day, all year round from Catania with free transfers from your accommodation. Guided tour of 8 hours which tells the biology, geology and volcanology of the Etna Volcano. You will have the opportunity to walk in paths surrounded by nature, away from tourist areas and on several dormant craters. The fauna and flora of Etna will be your traveling companions in the story of a unique territory in terms of endemicity. A fantastic tasting of wines, liqueurs, honey and much more will make you discover the flavors of the Volcano. With the Etna Volcano back, in company of marine biologist and under water ambient guide you will dive with tanks and regulator living a nice experiece.. Underwater columnar basalt, lava ropes, lava pillows and a colored sea life and plants will be the unique scenery for an unforgettable diving excursion.
Tour in Palermo and Mondello driving an original classic Fiat 500
Spend time on what you really want! Rediscover the authentic emotions offered only by a classic Fiat 500: listen to the soft roar of the engine, immerse yourself in the sensations of slow driving and enjoy the Sicilian landscapes you encounter. Thanks to the easy handling of the 500, you can easily enter the restricted traffic zones and the narrowest alleys of the city, embracing the less travelled, longer but certainly more exciting alternative. Living the driving experience of a Classic Fiat 500 becomes an opportunity to fully savor what surrounds you: admire the poetry of a sunset, the beauty of a panorama or the charm of a monument. Choose the less conventional and busy road to explore hidden wonders, aware that sometimes getting lost can lead to the discovery of unexpected beauty.
Sicily Godfather Tour
'We're going to make you an offer you can't refuse'. Well, this used to be Mafia country, after all. In fact, Hollywood descended on this part of the world to film scenes for the Godfather trilogy, so this tour will take in two Sicilian mountain villages that made it onto the silver screen and to relive some of the the most famous scenes.
Little more than ghost towns, these Sicilian villages are virtually abandoned these days. First up will be little Savoca, where you'll find the church where Michael Corleone – played by Al Pacino – got married in. You'll walk in his footsteps as you discover the winding alleyways, and even sit in his chair in Bar Vitelli.
After a glorious ride through the countryside, you'll soon arrive in medieval Forza d'Agro, a small mountain village, where you'll see the Church of Annuncation, also of Godfather fame. Even if you're not a fan of the films, the views from these clifftop villages are second to none.
DonnaGiacoma Experience
Live an immersive experience in the heart of the Sicilian oil tradition. Walk among olive trees and discover the production process of extra virgin olive oil in the Donna Giacoma oil mill. An expert will guide you through the tasting of fine oils, illustrating characteristics, aromas and gastronomic combinations. The experience includes tasting typical local products, enhancing the authentic taste of Sicily. A unique opportunity to learn about the art of oil and bring with you genuine flavors. Welcome to our sensory experience! During this exclusive visit, you will have the opportunity to taste a minimum of 6 different types of extra virgin olive oil, each of which tells a unique story of our territory. You can also taste locally produced olives and typical cheeses, all accompanied by a passionate narrative about the agricultural and olive tradition of our area.
Private tour in Western Sicily. Segesta, Erice and Saline di Nubia
Discover the most beautiful places in Western Sicily, let yourself be guided by your Driver-Guide!
A licensed tour guide of the region of Sicily and a licensed driver is ready to accompany you and let you explore the wonders of nature, history and art through the many streets of this beautiful island.
Sup at Sunset in Syracuse with aperitif
The sunset SUP experience will give you unforgettable moments: the sun diving into the sea, the colors reflecting on the crystal clear waters and a feeling of pure freedom.
During the stop, you will delight with a small aperitif accompanied by snacks, beer or coke, enjoying the peace and beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Finally, you will reach the iconic rocks of the "Two Friars", a timeless symbol of Syracuse tradition, a perfect place to end this day of wonder and emotions.