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A Southern Italy Epicurean Experience
Experience the culinary traditions and beauty of the Old Country with Chef Rocco Garibaldi September 2 - 11, 2023 |
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Day 1 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 - Arrival in Sicily & Cena di Benvenuti (Welcome Dinner)
Arrival at Palermo Airport Falcone Borcellino (PMO)
Transfer to your Villa in Cefalù, Sicily
Welcome Prosecco Toast
Relax and settle into your rooms
Apertivo before dinner
Welcome dinner at your Villa with your hosts Chef & Pizzaiola Rocco and Pizzaiolo Roberto, owners of Rocco's Pizza Pub, along with Chef & Pastaio Ryan from Roma
Retire for the evening
DAY 2 - Sunday, September 3, 2023 - Hands-On Pasta Making & Chef Lunch, Dinner in Cefalù
Light Breakfast at your Villa in Cefalù, Sicily
Optional morning stretch and light workout by the pool with Roberto
Lunch Hands-On Pasta Making Session. Cooking & Tasting Chef Lunch with Wine Pairings at Villa Rocco
Afternoon free at the pool for swimming or just relaxing at your Villa
Departure for an evening out at a local open air restaurant in Cefalù serving traditional Sicilian dishes
Retire for the evening at your Villa
DAY 3 - Monday, September 4, 2023 - La Rocca di Cefalù,
Light Breakfast at your Villa in Cefalù, Sicily.
Optional early morning departure for a hike led by Roberto on the beautiful mountain La Rocca di Cefalù. La Rocca has the best view in Cefalù overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea at 250 meters. On this hike you can view the Temple of Diana dated back 4th Century B.C.
On top of La Rocca are the remains of a Medieval Castle dating back to the 13th and 14th Century.
Afternoon free to explore the many beautiful sites of Cefalù. The beautiful Cathedral at Piazza Duomo, Museums, Restaurants, Shopping, or just Relaxing at a Beach Club (Lido)
Sunset Apertivo at Al Chiosco Cefalù
Retire for the evening at your Villa
DAY 4 - Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - Visit & Wine Tasting at Abbazia Santa Anastasia Winery
Light Breakfast at your Villa in Cefalù
Optional morning stretch and light workout by the pool with Roberto
An early afternoon visit to the Wine Cellar & Wine Tasting at Abbazia Santa Anastasia Winery
For lunch a Tasting Course
For dinner Wood Fired Pizza with Wine & Beer Pairings at Villa Rocco
After dinner Craft Cocktail Hour with Chefs Rocco, Roberto & Ryan
Retire for the evening at your Villa
DAY 5 - Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Taormina, Sicily
Light Breakfast at your Villa
Early morning departure for Taormina, Sicily
Lunch in Taormina serving traditional Sicilian dishes
Check into the hotel in Taormina
Dinner on your own to explore and have fun in Taormina
Overnight stay at your hotel in Taormina, Sicily
DAY 6 - Thursday, September 7, 2023 Free Day in Taormina, Sicily
Light Breakfast at your hotel in Taormina, Sicily overlooking Mt. Etna Volcano
Free day to explore the Roman & Ancient Greek ruins, shopping, hiking, vino and more…
Taormina is located on the East Coast of Sicily, a beautiful hilltop town with magnificent ocean views of the Ionian Sea
A must see is the Teatro Antico, an ancient Greco-Roman theater with endless views of the Sea and Mt. Etna
Overnight stay at the hotel in Taormina
DAY 7 - Friday, September 8, 2023 - Departure back to Cefalù, Sicily
Light Breakfast at the hotel in Taormina, Sicily
Morning departure to Sant’Ambrogio, Sicily for lunch
Return to Cefalù to your Villa
Afternoon free to relax and swim at the pool
Dinner Apericena at your Villa
DAY 8 - Saturday, September 9, 2023 - Visit to Mercatino, Cefalù, Sicily & Afternoon Visit to Palermo
Big Americano Style Breakfast at your Villa in Cefalù, Sicily
An early morning visit to the Mercatino where you can buy local Italian Produce, Meats, Cheese & other Local Italian Products
Afternoon visit to Palermo to see historical sites such as Teatro Massimo, the third largest theater in Europe (where Godfather III theater scene was filmed), Chiesa della Martorana (Martorana Church), Palazzo dei Normanni (Norman Palace) built in 1130 with the Palatine Chapel
Magical evening with a Chef Course Dinner in the Rocco Garibaldi Vineyard
DAY 9 - Sunday, September 10, 2023 - Grape Harvest at Rocco Garibaldi Vineyard, Afternoon Swim & Farewell Dinner
Breakfast at your Villa in Cefalù
Optional Early morning departure to Harvest the Grapes on the Rocco Garibaldi Vineyard
Lunch Wood Fired Pizza & Wine
Afternoon optional boat ride with a swim and or open to beach, shop and relax
Farewell Appertivo and Apericena at the pool with live music
Retire to your Villa
DAY 10 - Monday, September 11th, 2023 - Departure
Light breakfast at your Villa in Cefalù, Sicily
Transfer to the Airport.
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Early Bird Tour Price $4700 per person (dbl. occupancy) with initial registration with $3,478 deposit made on or before February 1, 2023.
Tour Price $5600 per person (dbl. occupancy) with initial registration with $4,144 deposit made after February 1, 2023.
Remaining Balance due on or before July 2, 2023.
All Major Debit & Credit Cards Accepted.
Cancellation Policy: Refund only available 120 days prior to the tour. A $470 administrative fee will be deducted from the payment amount.
Trip Change Policy: Payment made may be applied towards a future tour date.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
9 nights in Beautiful Southern Italy with Authentic Regional Cuisine and Historical Tours
All accommodations in Sicily
Transfers to and from the airport
All Excursions Transportation
Welcome Prosecco Toast
Breakfast Everyday
5 Chef Lunches including Wine
7 Chef Dinners including Wine
Wood Fired Pizza
Live Music
Chef Course Dinner in the Vineyard
All ground and airport transfers included
English/Italian speaking chefs and guides throughout your journey in Southern Italy
Cooking lessons
Welcome bottle of wine in your room
All Tax and VAT included
All gratuities included
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