SICILY

Palermo, Cefalù, Marsala & Trapani

Mar. 9th - Mar. 18th 2026

DAY 1:

Welcome to Palermo

  • Arrive in Palermo, transfer and check-in at a charming hotel located in the historical center, close to the city’s main monuments and lively streets.

  • Guided walk through Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and the Cathedral.

  • Welcome dinner at a selected local restaurant to experience authentic Sicilian cuisine

DAY 2:

Palermo – Street Food and Culture

  • After a classic Sicilian granita. Set off for a street food tour in the bustling Ballarò or Capo markets, tasting specialties like — arancine, panelle, sfincione, and cannoli (lunch included).

  • Visit Palermo’s top monuments.

  • Evening at leisure.

DAY 3:

Cefalù – Cooking Class at a Countryside Villa

  • Excursion to Cefalù to explore the scenic old town, UNESCO Cathedral, and medieval washhouse.

  • Head to a rural Sicilian villa for a hands-on cooking class and included lunch, featuring traditional recipes.

  • After lunch, return to Palermo for the night.

DAY 4:

Marsala – Terrasini: Dairy Farm Experience

  • Depart Palermo and stop in Terrasini for a guided visit at an artisanal cheese farm: tour and tasting of freshly-made cheeses and local products served with lunch.

  • In the afternoon, continue to Marsala, check in at a welcoming hotel in the historic center.

  • Overnight in Marsala.

DAY 5:

Marsala – Winery – Salt Pans

  • Morning visit and lunch tasting at a classic Marsala wine cellar, known for its DOC Marsala and local varietals.

  • In the afternoon, walk among the stunning salt pans, with sunset viewsover the Stagnone Lagoon.

  • Evening apericena in the town center. Overnight in Marsala.

DAY 6:

Marsala – Castelvetrano – Trapani

  • Travel to Castelvetrano for a guided estate tour and olive oil tasting lunch amid century-old olive groves.

  • Later, transfer to Trapani and check in at a modern city hotel just steps from the central promenade and historic area.

  • Evening at leisure. Overnight in Trapani.

DAY 7:

Trapani – Historic Center

  • Guided walking tour of Trapani’s historic center: Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Torre di Ligny, seaside promenade, local markets, and artisan boutiques.

  • Afternoon at leisure.

  • Regroup in the evening for dinner at a local cocina.

  • Overnight in Trapani.

DAY 8:

Erice

  • Excursion to the medieval hill town of Erice for visits to the Castle of Venus, Balio Gardens, ancient churches, craft shops, and pastry bakeries.

  • Enjoy lunch in a local trattoria.

  • Spend the afternoon wandering the panoramic lanes of Erice.

  • Return to Trapani for farewell dinner.

DAY 9:

Trapani – Palermo Airport

  • After breakfast, transfer from the hotel in Trapani directly to Palermo Airport.

  • Until next time—when we Seek & Savor more of Italy’s hidden treasures.

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