Sicily’s rugged coastline contains amazing natural beauty, but many are unaware that the northwest of Sicily is also a fantastic destination for food lovers!
Vast expanses of vineyards and olive groves in this corner of the island produce some of Sicily’s best wines and spectacular olive oils. The sea provides an abundant array of the freshest fish and seafood dishes you’ve ever tasted, and the salt pans of Trapani are a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Our 3 nights each in Trapani, Agrigento and Palermo will be filled with excursions to the turquoise waters of the nearby seaside, ancient olive groves, wineries and villages, while also learning about and enjoying the culinary specialities of the region. This land has been invaded by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Normans, with some British and African influence leaving its mark as well - all of these cultures creating a diverse landscape and flavor that we cannot wait to share with you!
Keep scrolling to see Trip Highlights and specifics on pricing, how to book, and what's included! Contact us with any questions.
Itinerary
In these 10 days we will explore along the Western Coast of Sicily, staying in:
TRAPANI (3 nights) – A coastal gem in western Sicily, known for its historic salt flats, vibrant fishing traditions, and stunning views of the Egadi Islands;
AGRIGENTO (3 nights) – Home to the Valley of the Temples, this ancient city boasts some of the most well-preserved Greek ruins in the world;
PALERMO (3 nights) – Sicily's bustling capital, renowned for its rich history, Arab-Norman architecture, and dynamic street food scene.
Tour Highlights
Excursion to experience the famous salt pans of Trapani with a tour and a chance to harvest your own salt! This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
During our time in Agrigento, take the time to explore the famous Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples archaeological site.
A guided street food tour of the famous Palermo markets. You'll receive tastings along the way, along with insights on local culture and traditions!
Try Marsala wine in...where else? Marsala! You'll learn about this legendary fortified wine during our tour & tasting at one of Italy's oldest wineries.
Enjoy a cooking class to learn the technique to make famous cuscusu alla Trapanese. This dish is one of the pillars of Sicilian cuisine.
Double occupancy: $5900/person
Single supplement: $700
HOW TO REGISTER:
1. Click the "Book Now" button above to fill out & submit the Booking Request Form.
2. A deposit of $2,500/person is due upon booking to reserve your spot, along with a signed & completed Terms & Conditions. Booking is not considered confirmed until deposit has been received. Payments can be made by check (made out to Curata Travel) and mailed to: Curata Travel, 245 N. Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362. Credit cards are accepted with a 3.6% fee.
3. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
Pricing includes:
- Nine nights of hotel accommodations (3 nights in Trapani, 3 nights in Agrigento, 3 nights in Palermo)
- All planned excursions & classes, including visits to artisanal producers and a hands-on cooking class.
- Meals included: daily breakfasts at our accommodations and most lunches & dinners. We curate each menu to focus on traditional regional specialties, accompanied by local wines.
- Experienced tour leaders and local guides
- Private motorcoach transportation throughout the tour
- Airport transfers on specified arrival/departure days/times. We include one group transfer for your arrival and departure at specified times. Any additional transfer will be at your own cost.
Not included:
- Airfare
- Gratuity for driver and tour leaders, at your discretion
- Any spending during free time, personal purchases, extraneous hotel charges (minibar, laundry service, etc.) and any alcoholic beverages not included with meals.
Each member of the tour will be responsible for booking their own flight in & out of Palermo* (airport code: PMO). Flights are not included in the tour cost.
You will be picked up at the Palermo (PMO) airport on April 9 at 12:00p.m. and dropped off at the same airport on April 18 by 9a.m. One group transfer will be provided, any additional private transfers would be at your own cost.
*Please note: We strongly recommend looking into flight costs (try Google Flights) and trip insurance before booking your spot or see our tips for booking flights! These are important factors to consider as you budget for the trip. Palermo is a small airport with somewhat limited flight arrivals & departures and likely no direct flights. You may find multiple connections or long layovers in the available flight itineraries. We strongly recommend looking into flight costs and trip insurance before booking your spot! These are important factors to consider as you budget for the trip.
A few items of note for some of the destinations and the trip as a whole to help set expectations and better prepare you for the trip. Some of the expectations are outlined in the Terms & Conditions form that you will use to register (see specifically the Traveler Code and Traveler Expectations sections), but to reiterate some as they specifically relate to this Western Sicily.
Cusine - As hopefully most of you know, our food tours focus heavily on the culinary specialities of each region and town we visit. So when we arrange a lunch/dinner or culinary experience, we are working with those restaurants to plan menus in advance that highlight the seasonal produce, and dishes that reflect the region we’re in. As this tour take place on an island, with much time spend on the coast, you can expect seafood to be heavily featured, for example. We will be collecting some of this information at a later date from you, but if there are food allergies we need to be aware of, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. If there are entire categories of food that you just don’t eat (and are not willing to try), this might not be the tour for you!
Terrain: As you'll find throughout Italy, walkways are often made up of cobblestones and limestone paving. Good walking shoes, being sure on your feet, and staying alert are all key to getting around!
Excursions: With all of our excursions, you are not forced to participate if something like this is not your ’thing.’ You always have the option to stay behind and enjoy some free time on your own (please note, as mentioned in the Terms & Conditions, there is no compensation or refund for any portion of the tour or excursion you do not participate in).