Highlights of Palermo and Taormina

The Quintocanto Hotel and Spa is located inside a historical Palazzo Viola building from the 17th century. This 4-star hotel emphasizes the architectural features of the old structure, while maintaining a minimalist and modern design, blending old and new styles to provide an elegant and refined setting. It is well-situated in the heart of Palermo, next to Quattro Canti, just steps away to all major sites of interest, dining and shopping areas.

The hotel offers a Mediterranean style restaurant focusing on biodynamic products and recipes inspired from traditional Sicilian cuisine and wines. A unique feature to the hotel is the Court, where guests can relax for a drink or take an espresso. The hotel also offers a Spa Wellness centre featuring a jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath.

Discover Palermo's authentic street food on this unique tour to discover Sicilian culture! The Street food Palermo tour is a small group walking tour through the main squares and street markets of the city centre that allows travellers to taste the best street food in Palermo. Your energetic tour guide will reveal the historic beauty of Palermo, urban legends, folk tales and the most intimate secrets of local cuisine and habits. Along the walk, you will enter places where only real Sicilians go, such as bakeries and old inns to discover the most authentic street food. This tour is not just food! Itineraries are designed to offer travellers a complete overview on the history, arts, food and traditions of Palermo. Don't miss the chance to discover the hidden artistic gems of the markets, that are not always easy to find otherwise!

On this excursion, you will depart Palermo and head to the southern coast of Sicily. Using a guide book, you will discover the magnificent Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples. The archeological area of Agrigento was founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century BC and became one of the leading cities in the Mediterranean region. The temples in Agrigento are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and the area exemplifies Greek architecture and are considered to be among the most extraordinary representations of Doric architecture in the world. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to walk through the valley including the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concord, the Temple of Hercules and more. After lunch, you will have some time to visit the Archaeological Museum before returning back to Palermo.

The 4-star Villa Diodoro has a wonderful location, close to the heart of the city centre in comfortable setting with traditional and modern amenties. Guests will enjoy the hotel's outdoor pool and access to a private pebbled beach and wellness club. It is within walking distance to Taormina's main sights of interest including the ancient Greek Amphitheatre, Piazza Duomo and the Corso Umberto main pedestrian walkway and shopping area. Hotel rooms are simple with traditional furnishings, most with stunning views over the Ionian sea and imposing Mount Etna.

In this unique small group excursion with a professional chef, start with a walking tour to an open-air typical market of Taormina, and then learn how to cook traditional Sicilian cuisine! During the visit to the market, you will discover various vendors selling local fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables. Then, head to a restaurant where you will receive an apron for your cooking class. Your professional chef will share the history of Sicilian wheat, flours, and Sicilian cooking traditions. Together with the chef and the restaurant staff, you will cook some of the typical dishes of the Sicilian tradition such as fresh bread and pasta. Enjoy your bread with extra virgin olive oil and local cheeses and cured hams. Your lesson will be followed by a lunch to enjoy the dishes prepared from the attendees. At the end of the course, you will receive a diploma signed by the chef.

On this half day private tour, you will depart Taormina in a vintage car with a private driver and professional guide for a unique excursion that combines the beauty of the volcano and the experience of local wine production. The first stop will be Mount Etna, the highest volcano still active in Europe. Arrive at the southern face, Rifugio Sapienza, at 1800 meters. Visit he famous Silvestri Craters, now extinct and admire wonderful fauna and flora and the spectacular lunar landscapes. Mount Etna is declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013 and Sicily's most beautiful attraction. Over the centuries, the volcano has created a place where nature, culture and history merged to create one of the most unique sites in the world. Your next experience will be a wine tasting in one of the top wineries in the region. The combination of diverse soils and abundant atmospheric conditions makes the slopes of Mount Etna a playground for wine growers. Your tasting will include wines designated with DOC and paired with local cheese and cured meats.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.