From Taormina: Tour of Etna in a Vintage Car & Cooking Class
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What you'll do
Discover the enchanting allure of Mount Etna as you embark on a memorable journey in a vintage car. Delight in the culinary delights, exquisite wines, and rich cultural experiences that define the Catania region. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore this majestic destination!
Highlights
- Vintage Car Excursion: Experience the excitement of exploring Etna's volcanic landscapes in a vintage car
- Sicilian Culinary Delights: Indulge in mouthwatering Sicilian culinary specialties that will tantalise your taste buds
- Welcome Toast: Begin your visit with a welcome toast before embarking on a journey to explore the vineyard
- Hands-On Cooking Experience: Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in crafting tasty local dishes with a hands-on cooking experience
- Sweet Ending: Conclude your tour with a visit to a local honey factory, ending on a sweet note
Itinerary
- 1Start Time: 9 AM to 2 PM
- 2Duration: Approximately 5 hours
- 3Group Size: 1 to 3 Guests
- 4Meeting Point: Your Hotel Lobby
- 5Departure from Catania:
- 6Depart from Catania and enjoy the scenic views of the villages along the way to Mount Etna in Zafferana Etnea
- 7Visit to a Farmhouse in Trecastagni:
- 8Stop at a farmhouse in Trecastagni and receive a warm welcome with a toast
- 9Explore the farmhouse and see the small millstone from the late 1800s, followed by a walk among the vines
- 10Sicilian Cooking Class:
- 11Return to the facility and get ready for a Sicilian cooking class
- 12Put on your apron and learn to prepare traditional Sicilian appetisers such as fried arancinetti, caponata, and parmigiana
- 13Dive into preparing simple yet flavorful first courses like pasta alla norma and pasta with sardines and wild fennel
- 14Enjoying the Prepared Dishes:
- 15Once the cooking is done, sit down at the table and savour the dishes you've prepared, accompanied by other typical local foods
- 16Conclude the meal with a delightful Sicilian dessert
- 17Visit to a Local Honey Factory:
- 18To end the experience on a sweet note, visit a local honey factory and learn about the production process
- 19Enjoy a tour of the factory and indulge in tasting some delicious local honey products
- 202 pm Return to Your Hotel in Taormina
What's Included
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: Transportation provided from select hotels in Taormina or Catania, depending on the option selected
- Driver: Accompanied by a professional driver throughout the tour
- Welcome Drink: Greeted with a welcome drink upon arrival at the farmhouse in Trecastagni
- Appetisers: Enjoy a selection of five appetisers, including fried arancinetti, caponata, and parmigiana
- First Course: Engage in a cooking class and prepare a flavorful first course, such as pasta alla norma or pasta with sardines and wild fennel
- Dessert: Indulge in a Sicilian dessert, concluding the culinary experience on a sweet note
- Water: Refresh with complimentary bottled water provided during the tour
What's not included
- Additional beverages are not included
- Entry tickets to sites or monuments are not included in the package
- The experience is not wheelchair accessible
Meeting Points
- The tour includes complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Please provide your hotel's name and address after your booking is confirmed
- Arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time
Notes
Important Information
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- The tour will commence promptly at 9 am. All participants must arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
- Please note that the Fiat 500 is a small car, so if you need to stay comfy or you are really tall it is better to use a different Vintage car
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.
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