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SICILY
by mgto.it

- PRIVATE TOURS -
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COOKING CLASS OUTSIDE OF CATANIA
ALL DAY BOAT TRIPS FROM CATANIA
FISHING BOAT TOUR
MORNING STREET FOOD AND FISH MARKET TOUR
NIGHT STREET FOOD TOUR
PALERMO WINE TOUR
THE MOUNT ETNA AND ITS CRATERS
FLIGHT ON SICILIAN VOLCANOS: ETNA, VOLCANO ISLAND AND STROMBOLI
WINE TOUR AND THE GOLE DELL’ALCANTARA EXCURSION 190
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C A T A N I A
COOKING CLASS
OUTSIDE OF CATANIA
duration 4 hs.
Experience a private cooking class with the important chef Carmen Mueller! She managed her own restaurants in Switzerland and Sicily and worked as a chef for the last 15 years in an important kitchen with Michelin Stars. Now she has decided to share her knowledge with others and created in her beautiful garden her own kitchen in the typical sicilian village of Calatabiano.You will prepare: Orange salad with fennel, Homemade pasta with tomatoes and fresh herbs, Meatballs in lemon leaves, Eggplant salad, Granita with strawberry and basil.

Inclusions:
Transfer round trip htl/cooking class/htl cooking class (english)
Meeting point:
Hotel lobby.



C A T A N I A
ALL DAY BOAT TRIPS
FROM CATANIA

duration 6 hs.



Enjoy a perfect day on board along Sicily’s enchanting coast and its romantic bays - Isola Bella - Mazzaro ‘- the Sirens’ Bay and Capo Sant’Alessio. During navigation, several panoramic stops will be made to swim in the sea and relax on board. Lunch is additional and not included in the rate. You can stop in a typical restaruant reachable by boat, or you can choose a lunch delivered directly on your boat. At h. 5:30 pm. we will disembark at the port of Riposto where a private transfer drives clients back to the hotel in Catania area.
Inclusions:
Exclusive use of the boat for the route used. Skipper and hostess (English speaking) Fuel consumption. Soft drinks and fresh seasonal fruit on board. Beach towels.
Meeting point:
Hotel lobby.
C A T A N I A
FISHING BOAT TOUR
duration 4 hs.
The big game fishing is aimed only at tuna, swordfish, imperial needlefish, lampuga, alalunga. In order to profitably practice this fishing technique it is sometimes necessary to move away miles from the coast. The equipment consists of the use of reeds ranging from the “lightest” 8/12 pounds up to 50/80 pounds, chosen in proportion to the distance from the coast, the depth of the seabed and the prey that you want to undermine. Cruising far from the coast you can contemplate the majesty of Etna that dominates the landscape from any point and to admire the black lava cliffs. Marine areas: Catania.
Inclusions:
Skipper, fuel, open bar [soft drinks], fresh fruit.

Meeting point:
Hotel lobby.



C A T A N I A
MORNING STREET FOOD
AND FISH MARKET TOUR

duration 3 hs.
The Catania street food tour is a relaxing 3hr walk around the main attractions and secret spots of the city center to taste the most authentic local street foods. The walking tour has been designed for real foodies and curious travellers who want to discover the city of Catania, its cuisine and its culture the way it is, without any touristy filter.



While tasting top quality local street food and some freshly cooked fish, the travelers will listen to their guide unveiling the little secrets of the market life, explaining some recipes and also interacting with the vendors. Tour kicks off with a tast of fresh fish. Guide will select for the group the specialty of the day! After enjoying the arancini al ragù made by mamma Agata, the guide will walk the travellers into a secret underground spot where a stream of the Amenano river flows along a lava tunnel. More food and drinks come before the end, such as the spicy anchovies, the baked cipollina and some other delis, the refreshing fruit selzt drinks and of course a beer toast! History lovers cannot miss piazza Federico di Svevia, where the medieval Castello Ursino raises in all its magnificence! The tour ends back in piazza Duomo with a final sweet treat, the fresh granita with brioche or the delicate ricotta minnuzza cake.
Inclusions:
Licensed tour guide service o Food samples: fish recipe of the day, deli foods (es. crispelle, cipollina), horse meat or cipollata (bacon and spring onion), Seasonal dessert (granita & brioche). o Drinks: 2 glasses of beer, Catanese seltz (fizzy fruit syrups)
Meeting point:
Piazza Duomo 4, please stand at the ATM
P A L E R M O
NIGHT STREET FOOD TOUR

duration 3 hs.
Palermo night tour starts from the central Teatro Massimo. The night itinerary takes travelers through the Olivella area, the modern port La Cala and the vibrant Vucciria district. Tour starts with a fine welcome drink and some interesting bruschettas topped fine and rare Sicilian products. This is the best way to warm up and meet the mem-



bers of the group . At night travellers will have the chance to try some special delis at a traditional panificio and taste some challenging food cooked at street stalls while sipping cold beer. The night tour is a great option for travelers who want to skip the morning heat and for all those travelers who want to meet new friends and have some cheerful toast together! The tour ends with a tasty treat, the one and only Palermitan brioche with gelato or a fine seasonal cake at our favorite gelateria hidden in a dark alley of the city center.
Inclusions:
Street food samples (bruschettas, 4 differente types of fritters, sfincione, panino con la milza) o Seasonal dessert (gelato, or cannoli or other seasonal cakes) o 2 drinks (beer and wine) o Licensed guide service
Meeting point:
Main gate of Teatro Massimo opera house in piazza Verdi.




P A L E R M O
PALERMO WINE TOUR
duration 3 hs.




The tour takes place in the area of Kalsa, the old arab district, which is today animated by bars and small craft shops. The Palermo wine tour takes travelers to three different wine bars where to taste and discuss six different wines. Tour starts with a welcome toast with vino spumante and paired fried bites. The location offers a breathtaking look on the roofs of the city center. At the second stop the group will comfortably sit in an elegant and relaxing environment to enjoy a full bouquet of Sicilian dry wines (whites,reds and rosè). Every wine is paired with a specific food. Our local expert will present the story of the producer, share some curiosities and of course guide the group through the different tasting tests. Between a stop and the other, guides will also show interesting historical and cultural attractions, and discuss several issues such as controversial social topics and drinking habits. This tour is the perfect experience for wine lover. It’s a great introductory experience to the world of Sicilian wines and it also give the chance to guests to discover top quality bars and restaurants. The experience end in a friendly wine bar to sip some Sicilian dessert wine paired with dried cookies.
Inclusions:
- tasting of 6 different fine wines - water - food bites paired with wines (to be considered as a consistent aperitive) - Licensed guide service
Meeting Point:
Piazza Pretoria 1 Main Gate Of The City Hall
T A O R M I N A
THE MOUNT ETNA AND ITS CRATERS

duration 5 hs.



Pick up in the Taormina center area with class E or V and English speaking driver. After approx. an hour’s drive, we reach an altitude of about 1,800 meters. on the north side of the Etna Volcano (Piano Provenzana). Once arrived, a jeep with a volcanological / alpine guide on board (English always guaranteed) awaits customers to begin the ascent near the crater area activity: at present, the maximum ascent point reachable is approx. 2,900 meters, due to the constant activity of the volcano. Total duration for ascent and descent by jeep, approx. 2 1/2 hours. Once you reach Piano Provenzana again, i.e. altitude about 1,800 meters, class E or V waits for customers and after approx. 1 hour journey we will reach again Taormina center area.
Notes: Attention the jeep that makes the ascent, has a maximum capacity of n. 5 passengers + volcanological / alpine guide on board + driver.
Inclusions:
• English speaking guide 5H • Vehicle at 5H • Etna entrance ticket • Cable car + Jeep (from 2,500 mt. At 3.000 mt)
Meeting point:
Hotel lobby.
T A O R M I N A
FLIGHT ON SICILIAN VOLCANOS:
ETNA, VOLCANO ISLAND AND STROMBOLI
duration 1 hs 30 min
Sicily like you’ve never experienced before. A sky tour for a sightseeing and for an unmissable experience: the craters of Etna, Stromboli and of the island of Vulcano. We provide organized tours for exciting exploration and soft landing in the most interesting Sicilian sites with the opportunity to have a “gourmet immersion”, tasting the best local food products and wines.
Inclusions:
Round trip transfer Hotel/helipad / hotel 90 minutes of flight on these 3 sites (Etna, Stromboli and Volcano Island) ONLY FROM THE HELICOPETER NO LANDING .

Meeting Point:
Hotel lobby (if centrally located)



T A O R M I N A
WINE TOUR
AND THE GOLE DELL’ALCANTARA EXCURSION
duration 6 HS.
Pick up in the Taormina center area with class E or V and English speaking driver. After approx. half an hour’s drive, we reach the main entrance of the Alcantara Gorges:once you arrive access to the elevator that leads to the beach in front of the main gorge and then take the elevator and walk along the path of the Sicilian botanical park that allows a view from the top of the Alcantara river and its gorges. Continue to Planeta Winery for a tasting of wine and typical products. At the end of the tasting, return to the Taormina center area with just under an hour’s drive.
Inclusions:
Licensed guide 6H Veichle at disposal 6H Wine tasting in a famous winery.
Meeting Point::
Hotel lobby. Please note that the elevator ticket must be paid on the spot.

