Yes, feel Sicily! This fall the Mediterranean island and its people will capture your imagination and inspire your intellect. Join Experience Sicily, and you’ll enjoy peace of mind during Savoring Sicily: A Flavorful Fall Journey, October 12 to 24. Watch our video to learn more and visit https://experiencesicily.com/tours-of-sicily/2019-tours-of-sicily/savoring-sicily-oct-2019/to read the full itinerary. Let’s talk, and…
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Savoring Sicily, Day 10: Connections and Fascinations
During a planned surprise today (a surprise for our guests), Day 10 of Savoring Sicily, we were graciously hosted by Michele Ducato in his workshop. Michele is a fourth generation Sicilian cart painter from Bagheria, and he proudly showed us a cart he’s currently outfitting. We all loved learning about the culture of the carts…
Savoring Sicily, Day 8: Friends Make Me Rich
I promised our guests that they’d meet friends along the way, and today, Day 8 of Savoring Sicily, we certainly did! My heart is so full after a day meeting old friends and new who hosted us in the most wonderful ways… Through song, food, and wine! I want to gush and gush! I’ll try…
Savoring Sicily, Day 6: You are Our Stars
Noto is cinematic! Sweeping staircases and whimsical architectural details prompted ooo’s and aah’s as we walked through the Baroque, UNESCO town this morning, Day 6 of Savoring Sicily. We were fortunate enough to be hosted by a local friend for a granita and brioche at his favorite outdoor cafe (mmmm good!). Meanwhile, Sebastiano Garifo, our…
Savoring Sicily, Day 2: Dive In!
Welcome to Savoring Sicily! After arriving yesterday, we are on a boat touring the northwest coast of Sicily. I can’t wait to dive in! (P.S., I just went in, and the water is magnificent.)
Savor Sicily, Relish Cavatelli
Savor Sicily on our small-group tour this September 22 to October 4! We have 4 spots left on this multi-sensory, locally seasoned experience that is just a month away. Yes, you could relish this cavatelli pasta and learn how to make it with your own hands too! Discover Sicily at our special, limited-time price of…
Fall in Love with Palermo
Markets are a thrilling way to understand a culture and rub elbows with the locals. On many of our small-group tours, an expert local guide leads us through the markets of Palermo. She introduces us to the ways of the Palermitani, from what to purchase that day, to where to find the best arancina in…
How are the Acoustics?
The Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio) is an enormous cave in the archaeological area in Siracusa. It was a prison for centuries. Legend is that the tyrant Dionysius could hear prisoners’ whispers utilizing the former quarry’s acoustics. On the morning of Day 8 of September’s Savoring Sicily tour, we’ll see how true that is!…
Get Your Shoes Dirty
Truth be told, I’m in Alaska as I write this. But all-the-while I’m traveling here, I’m thinking of Sicily. And I’m thinking about how to provide our guests with a multi-sensory experience in the land that I love. Today, we traveled to the Yukon territory in a bus and then returned by old-fashioned train. We…
Hercules Represents Noto’s Strength
The Fountain of Hercules located in Piazza San Domenico in Noto was created in 1757. It was intended to be reminiscent of Bernini’s masterpiece Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome’s Piazza Novana, and probably, since he possesses a shield of the city, symbolizes the strength of the community that rebuilt after the devastating earthquake…