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CULTURAL & GASTRONOMIC TOUR ● 24TH SEPTEMBER- 2ND OCTOBER 2016
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable cultural and culinary trip which offers unique and outstanding gourmet experiences. We will take you on a unique journey to discover Western Sicily! For enquiries or further informations phone ELENA 0401 627 665 or email us info@italianconnections.com.au
SICILIAN CULTURE, HISTORY AND NATURE Sicily is a region that wears the marks of all the peoples who have lived there: the Arabs, Normans, the Spanish and the French. They conquered and departed but left behind an incredible legacy which can be seen not only in its art and architecture but also in the amazing diversity of food and traditions. We will discover the artistic beauty of Palermo and Marsala, the intact charm of old fishing villages like Pollina or CefalĂš, the Arabic Kasbah of Mazara del Vallo with the world-wide famous Dancing Satyr and the ancient site of Selinunte. Marvel at the natural reserve of Lo Stagnone with its distinctive windmills and white salt dunes; explore the Phoenician-Punic civilization in Mothia; wander through the magnificent medieval village of Erice; visit the villages in the calciferous Madonie mountains; sail and stop on the stunning Egadi islands of Favignana and Levanzo.
FOOD AND WINE GOURMET TASTINGS Indulge in wine tastings in historic cellars, lunches in farm stays and typical Sicilian restaurants, unique salt tastings in windmills, traditional but also less known pastry tastings such as manna sweets. You will also try real street food in Palermo, both in restaurants as well in the lively street markets, a mesmerizing experience of colours, smells and flavours.
CULINARY EXPERIENCES Interesting cooking lessons such as preparing the authentic Sicilian cous cous or a lesson with a very famous chef who will teach you how to prepare real Sicilian dishes. These lessons will please both the expert chef as well as the novice.
BOUTIQUE–STYLE ACCOMMODATION We have chosen only boutique-styles hotels in Palermo and Marsala. 4-star central accommodation in a refined atmosphere. These 2 stunning cities will be the bases from which we will explore all other locations. Tour starts and ends in Palermo.
COME TO OUR PRESENTATION EVENTS TO FIND OUT MORE ON PRICES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND AVAILABILITY. THIS IS A BOUTIQUE STYLE TOUR, MAX 15 PEOPLE SO ONLY A FEW PLACES AVAILABLE! Email us: info@italianconnections.com.au Call us on 0401 627 665