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A Southern Italy Epicurean Experience
Travel and experience the culinary traditions and beauty of the Old Country with Chef Rocco Garibaldi September 1 - 10, 2026 (Customized Itineraries & Dates Available for Groups 5+) |
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Day 1 - Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 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 & Aperitivo Relax and settle into your rooms with the afternoon to enjoy the Villa & Pool Welcome dinner at your Villa with your hosts Chef & Pizzaiola Rocco and Chef & Pizzaiolo Roberto, owners of Rocco's Pizza Pub, along with Chef & Master Pastaio Ryan traveling to cook with us from Rome, Italy and traveling to cook with us from America Chef Keo our newest addition to our culinary group of chefs Retire for the evening at your Villa DAY 2 - Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - Hands-On Pasta Making & Chef Lunch, Dinner in Cefalù 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 led by Pastaio Chef Ryan & Chef Rocco at Villa Rocco Afternoon free at the pool for swimming or just relaxing 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- Thursday, September 3, 2026 Day in Taormina, Sicily, Open Air Dinner at the Villa Light Breakfast at your Villa Early morning departure for Taormina, Sicily Taormina is located on the East Coast of Sicily, a beautiful hilltop town with gorgeous ocean views of the Ionian Sea A beautiful site is the Teatro Antico the ancient Greco-Roman theater with endless views of the Sea and Mt. Etna Volcano Lunch on your own to explore and enjoy Taormina Check into your Villa in Taormina Dinner at your Villa serving Traditional Sicilian Dishes dining in the open air with views of Mt. Etna Volcano Overnight stay at your Villa in Taormina, Sicily DAY 4 - Friday, September 4, 2026 Free Day in Taormina, Sicily Breakfast at your Villa in Taormina, Sicily Morning stretch with Roberto by the pool Free day to relax by the pool, take a walk, shopping, hiking, vino and more… Recommend a visit to Isola Bella a small island located on the coast of Taormina. Isola Bella along with Cefalù are famous for having the most beautiful beaches. Return the Villa in Cefalù DAY 1 - Saturday, September 5, 2026 - Cefalù, Sicily, Lunch at the Villa, Sunset Aperitivo Breakfast at the Villa in Taormina, Sicily Morning departure to Cefalù Return to Cefalù to your Villa Lunch by your Chefs at the Villa Afternoon free to relax and swim at the pool Sunset Aperitivo at Al Chiosco enjoying gorgeous sunset oceanviews of Cefalù Walk about in the Piazza Town City Centre Retire for the evening at your Villa DAY 2 - Sunday, September 6, 2026 - Visit to Mercatino, Cefalù, Sicily, Wine Tasting, Pizza Party at the Villa A Visit to the Mercatino in Cefalù where you will find local Italian Cheese, Meats, Olive Oil, Breads, Olives, Nuts, Fruits, Vegetables and more…. For Lunch at tasing course. Wine Tasting & Food Pairing at the Winery & Putia Enosteria enjoying about Sicilian Wines Afternoon at the Villa to relax or take swim Pizza Party at your Villa led by Pizzaiola Chef Rocco, Pizzaiolao Chef Roberto, Pizzaiolao Chef Ryan. Here you will be able to make your pizza and enjoy eating your pizza too. Your Chefs will also be making pizza throughout the evening for you to enjoy Retire for the evening at your Villa DAY 3- Monday, September 7, 2026 - La Rocca di Cefalù, Chef Course Dinner Presentation 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) For dinner Chef Course Presentation by Chefs Rocco, Ryan & Roberto, Keo Retire for the evening at your Villa DAY 8- Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Visit Abbazia Santa Anastasia Winery & Apericena & Craft Cocktail Evening 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 where you will have a tour of the cellar & tasting For lunch a Tasting Course pairing Local Artisian Meats & Cheeses, learning how the wines pair with cheese, meats, and marmalades For dinner we celebrate nearing the close of our Culinary Experience with Apericena & Craft Cocktails with Chefs Rocco, Roberto, Ryan, Keo & Guest Mixologist Matteo Retire for the evening at your Villa DAY 9 - Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Grape Harvest Rocco Garibaldi Vineyard, Afternoon Swim & Pizza Festival Breakfast at your Villa in Cefalù Optional Early morning departure to Harvest Grapes on the Rocco Garibaldi Vineyard (subject to Mother Nature) Lunch at the Villa Afternoon free to relax or enjoy some pool time Festa Della Pizza - Pizza Festival in Finale di Pollina- The perfect way to close our experience celebrating Pizza at the Italian Pizza Festival! Enjoy Pizza from Master Pizza Makers from Southern Italy, enjoy local beer and live music Retire for the evening at your Villa DAY 10 - Thursday, September 10th, 2026 - Departure Breakfast at your Villa in Cefalù, Sicily Relax at the Saltwater Pool Transfer to the Airport ______________________________________________ Early Booking Price $5600 per person (dbl. occupancy). Early booking payment secures reservation based on availability Experience Price $6500 per person (dbl. occupancy) $2900 deposit secures reservation. Balance due December 31, 2025 Single Room Supplement Available $490 Payments secured via US Bank Transfer to Bank of America Cancellation Policy: Refund available upon cancellation 120 days prior to the tour start date All other cancellations will be applied a credit to a future culinary experience date A $470 administrative fee will be deducted from the payment amount for cancellation Trip Change Policy: Payment made may be applied towards a future tour date TOUR PRICE HIGHLIGHTS: 9 nights in Beautiful Southern Italy with Authentic Italian Cuisine and Historical & Cultural Visits All accommodations in Sicily & Taormina Transfers to and from the airport All Excursions Transportation Welcome Prosecco Toast & Aperitivo Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included except for free time All Wine, Beer & Cocktails included Chef Lunches including Wine/Beer Chef Dinners including Wine/Beer Wood Fired Pizza Party Wood Fired Pizza Festival Winery Tours & Tasting Sunset Aperitivo Live Music Saltwater Pool/Gym at the Villa Chef Course Dinner in the Vineyard or Open Air Fresca English/Italian speaking chefs to guide throughout your journey in Southern Italy Cooking lessons Welcome bottle of wine in your room All Tax and VAT included All gratuities included Itinerary subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen events ______________________________________________ |
