A Private Grand Tour of Sicily’s Wine, Sea & Timeless Beauty | 3–10 May 2026
From Palermo to the Aeolian Islands, Mount Etna, Syracuse & Beyond
Step into the soul of Sicily on an extraordinary eight-day journey designed for discerning travellers who value access, authenticity and exceptional wine. From the golden streets of Palermo to the crystalline waters of the Aeolian Islands, from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna to the baroque elegance of Syracuse and Noto, this is Sicily experienced privately — through its winemakers, its landscapes and its finest tables.
Meet iconic producers including Abbazia di Santa Anastasia, Hauner, Le Casematte, Barone Villagrande, Fessina and Feudo Maccari through private vineyard tours, intimate tastings and hosted lunches. Sail between islands, explore ancient theatres and hidden beaches, dine in boutique seaside hotels, and wander through historic towns where every stone tells a story.
This fully curated experience includes luxury boutique accommodation, private transfers, ferry crossings, guided cultural visits and every carefully selected meal — allowing you simply to relax and immerse yourself in Sicily’s rhythm of sun, sea and vine.
A Private Grand Tour of Sicily’s Wine, Sea & Timeless Beauty | 3–10 May 2026A Private Grand Tour of Sicily’s Wine, Sea & Timeless Beauty | 3–10 May 2026
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Full Itinerary
Sunday 3 May 2026
10.00am Meet in the center of Palermo at your hotel and drive to Cefalu
11.30am Meet with Gianfranco Lena, owner of Abbazia di Santa Anastasia for brief tour of the winery
1.00pm Lunch in Cefalù
3.30pm Depart for Milazzo Port
5.45pm Ferry to Salina
7.25pm Arrive in Salina Port. Transfer to hotel
7.45pm Check In Boutique Hotel on the sea
8.30pm Casual dinner at nearby restaurant
Monday 4 May 2026
9.30am Transfer for Santa Marina port
10.00am Ferry crossing to Vulcano with Carlo Hauner
11.00am Private visit to the vineyards on Vulcano
12.30pm A brief stop at the beach before lunch
1.30pm Lunch at a local “hidden” gem
4.00pm Return to Salina by ferry
5.00pm Transfer to hotel
6.30pm Tasting of Hauner wines
8.00pm Dinner with the Hauners
Return to Hotel on foot
Tuesday 5 May 2026
8.00am Check out and transfer to Santa Marina port
8.45am Ferry to Milazzo
10.25am Arrive Milazzo and transfer to Faro Superiore
11.45pm Arrive at Le Casematte winery for private tour and tasting
1.30pm Lunch at local restaurant with owner of Le Casematte
3.30pm Depart for Taormina
4.30pm Visit to the Teatro Greco of Taormina
6.30pm Aperitivo on terrace
7.30pm Dinner at Grand Hotel San Pietro
9.30pm Depart for Giarre
10.00pm Check into your boutique hotel
Wednesday 6 May 2026
9.30am Tour of Mt. Etna with jeep or relax at hotel
1.30pm Light lunch at local baita on the mountain
3.00pm Return to hotel
7.00pm Aperitifs and dinner at the hotel
Thursday 7 May 2026
10.30am Check Out and depart for Etna wineries
11.00am Visit and tasting at Barone Villagrande
1.00pm Lunch in Passapisciaro
2.30pm Depart for Fessina winery
2.45pm Tour and tasting at Fessina
4.00pm Depart for Ortigia
5.30pm Arrive in Ortigia at your boutique hotel in center
7.15pm Aperitivo at Melissa’s
8.30pm Dinner at local Trattoria
Friday 8 May 2026
Morning Free morning exploring Ortigia
2.00pm Optional Boat excursion to discover the grottos and sites along the coast
8.00pm Dinner with the locals
Saturday 9 May 2026
10.00am Check Out and depart for Noto
11.00am Private visit and light lunch at Feudo Maccari
2.00pm Depart for Noto
2.30pm Visit Noto
5.30pm Depart for Catania
7.00pm Check In to your 5-star boutique hotel
7.45pm Depart for dinner at local gourmet restaurant in historical center of Catania
Sunday 10 May 2026
11.00am Check Out with optional transfer to Catania airport
End of tour
Cost per couple: €15,800
All transport costs in Sicily, hotel accommodation, all meals, winery visits and tastings are included in the price.
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