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Taste Sicilian olive oils and wines at Agricolab

Savor Sicilian olive oils and wines as you discover the secrets of the island’s terroir and cultivars. This fun, story-filled tasting offers an engaging journey through Sicily’s culinary heritage. • I’ll welcome you to my restaurant, Agricolab, and give you a “passport” to track your journey, complete with spaces for stickers as you explore. • Using a large tabletop map of Sicily, we’ll embark on an interactive adventure, tasting wines and oils along the way. • You will play detective to taste wines and oils and try to identify them correctly! • You’ll use what you’ve learned to create pairings that bring out the best in each product, and we’ll close with a final toast to celebrate the completion of your passport. You’ll leave with new knowledge, a happy belly, and a unique artisanal souvenir.

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Make authentic arancino with a chef in a Taormina villa

Join me for a hands-on culinary adventure in a historic Taormina villa. You’ll learn to make Sicily’s iconic arancino, savor a delicious lunch, and take home digital recipes. • Start with a traditional breakfast of granita and brioche while I explain the importance of arancino in Sicilian cuisine. • Step into the kitchen and learn essential techniques like chopping, boiling, frying, and crafting perfect fillings and sauces using seasonal and sustainable ingredients from my farm. • Enjoy a delightful lunch in the citrus grove—or indoors if the weather isn’t favorable—paired with selected local wines. You’ll get my personal insights into Sicilian culture and cuisine—along with a digital recipe booklet, and six months of expert support to help you recreate these dishes at home.

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Sunrise hike through volcanic wonders on Etna

Take a climb before dawn along the northern slope of Etna with a volcanologist and watch nature awaken in a spectacle of light and shadow. I’ll take you on hidden paths beyond the unforgettable views and give you a visceral sense of the life of the volcano. • I’ll welcome you at Rifugio Citelli and equip you with headlam, jacket, helmet, stickers and all necessary gear. Throughout our journey, I’ll share Etna stories and insights. • We hike through serene undergrowth to the northern edge of the Bove Valley, where we will stop to admire extinct craters and recent lava fields. The first light of dawn will reveal a unique landscape between the summit craters and the Ionian coast of Sicily. • Depending on the conditions of the volcano, we will explore a lava flow cave at night, the southernmost beech forest in Europe, and the relationship between higher altitude human settlements and a hostile, dynamic landscape. If you prefer classic sightseeing tours just to take pictures, this tour is not for you! :)

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Harvest, cook, and enjoy lunch at centuries-old farmhouse

Get your hands dirty in a true farm-to-table experience at my 200-year-old farmhouse near Taormina. You’ll harvest organic produce, learn traditional cooking techniques, and savor the meal you’ve prepared. • Select ingredients from the estate’s vegetable garden and educational farm before enjoying a traditional breakfast with granita and brioche. I’ll discuss growing processes and Sicilian gastronomy along the way. • I’ll guide you through the preparation of our meal, including bread made with ancient grains, a traditional appetizer, a fresh pasta dish, and a main course of fish or meat. • Time to eat! Enjoy the lunch we’ve created, paired with exquisite local wines, on the outdoor patio (or indoors, depending on weather conditions). You’ll leave with lifelong skills and cherished memories, as well as a gift to help you continue your Sicilian food adventure: access to my recipes and six months of my free online culinary assistance.

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Shop Catania’s markets and cook a Sicilian feast

Join me for a hands-on culinary adventure at my bar and restaurant, Agricolab. We’ll travel from a farmers’ market visit to source organic ingredients to a cooking session celebrating the finest traditional Sicilian dishes. • Embark on a farmers’ market “challenge” to gather fresh organic local produce from vendors, guided by my stories and anecdotes about Sicilian ingredients. • Enjoy the art of aperitivo with wine and snacks while discussing the ingredients you’ve purchased. • Dive into a hands-on cooking session to create a traditional Sicilian feast, learning techniques, flavor combinations, and twists on classic recipes—before savoring your exceptional meal as a group in a private dining room. You’ll leave with a satisfied palate, an artisanal food product as a souvenir, and new skills to recreate the flavors of Sicily back home.

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Discover the volcano Etna underwater

**Mainly for beginners** We meet at the Diving Center at 9.00 am, and we start by introducing ourselves, registering and we fill out the forms needed. You will given the necessary equipment for your diving test, and we will have an accurate breafing of the equipment and what we will do in the water. As soon as we are ready, we will jump into the blue of Catania and discover the wonders of the Ionian sea, among lava flows, submerged caves and biodiversity! Once out of the water we will do a debriefing. We will have a snack and photo of this amazing experience! Other things to note This type of activity is not recommended for pregnant women. Minors must be accompanied by their parents.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 649 reviews

Discover Etna With an Adventurer

WE GUIDE YOU OUT OF TOURISTS BUSY WAYS. THIS NOT A TOURISTS TOUR, THIS IS NOT STANDARD. As we are two passionate and dinamic friends at work in team, we offer nothing standard and touristic, but a real experience different day by day. So, this is what we offer, but don't esitate to ask for different timing and places (sunset, sunrise, night hiking...etc etc)! We climb up the slopes of the Etna volcano, encountering different landscapes; forest, lava desert, caves/lava tube (this is not 100% sure), sandy deserts and other amazing points of views! Then, we get to a perfect place to observe the summit craters and the Bove Valley (the biggest one on Mt.Etna), the reason why Mt.Etna is part of the UNESCO heritage! If an eruption starts, we choose the best and safest spot to admire it :) We will descend through fun sandy canyons, which will take us to the top of some ancient craters born during last years! This is not a mass tousistic experience. This is for travelers that love walking, trekking and the adventure. Are you ready? This is the Cottage I offer as accommodation on Mount Etna: airbnb.com/h/siciliancottageonetna

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 376 reviews

Etna excursions

We'll organize excursions on Etna, the most active and highest volcano in Europe. The tour includes: pick-up with my Minivan at 8.30 am from Catania center to strategic points such as Central Station, Piazza Alcalà, Piazza Stesicoro, Piazza Borgo. We'll visit a lava flow cave with helmets and torches. We'll do a hiking of 3 h, crossing volcanic desert environments, craters, Valle del Bove and the different mountain colors. The hike is about 5-6 km from 1800 meters above sea level to 2300/2400 meters. Lunch is packed ,but along the drive up we'll stop in Trecastagni ( a Etna Village) where could we buy sandwiches with typical Sicilian dishes like caponata and parmigiana. We'll drop off to Catania around 3.30pm.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 851 reviews

Etna's Hidden Gems - Trek Valle Bove & Lava Tunnel with Gear

I GUIDE YOU OUT OF TOURISTS TRACKS!!! Surrounded by a moonlike landscape, we'll learn to understand and explore Mount Etna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for it's beauty and uniqueness. Walking along the paths Europe's largest volcano, you'll admire the impressive volcanic structure with its typical flora and fauna. We will cross Deserts of black sand, Woods, Ancient and Recent Lava Flows and Old Craters in order to admire the fascinating VALLE DEL BOVE. We will also enter lava tubes, created during the volcano's eruptions, equipped with a helmet and flashlights. It'll be fascinating to descover not only their creation but also the secrets they so jelously conceal in their darkness. Difficulty: Medium Itinerary length: about 5.5 km Maximum altitude: about 2100 m Trekking duration: 3-3.5 hours approx Difference in altitude: about 350 m The route in the event of adverse weather conditions or real safety risks can be changed at the discretion of the guide In this adventure you will be accompanied by me or by my co hosts, enthusiasts and experts of Etna! Other things to note The duration of the experience is indicative. Unforeseeable situations could cause the experience to end at a different time. It is alway (It's important to wear trekking shoes or shoes you wouldn't mind ruining as at some point there will be a thriling decent into desert-like black sand)

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 494 reviews

Unique experience on Etna

After pick up,Etna direction! Passing through trazzere, where we can see the lava flows (1792), where I will explain the fauna and flora of volcano Etna,telling you the Mount Etna history. Arrive at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level,starts our trekking off the turistic path, Direction Bove Valley, the ancient caldera formed about 64,000 years ago due to a collapse of two major eruptive centers. where we can admire the silvestri craters, the recent lava flows,south east active crater and a great view of Catania and ionion cost. During the hiking we stop to eat a sandwich gourmet with local product ( you can buy the sandwich,before the hiking). Other things to note Our experience is a mountain hiking with a good slope, it is suitable for everyone with good mobility and good phisical shape. It not suitable for people with low physical fitness, breathing problems and heart problems.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 483 reviews

Cooking Sicily

First of all we will find out what the gastronomic 'path' of the day will be; this will depend on the season and on what the market offers: to prepare our dishes, in fact, we will use only fresh, local and possibly organic products. Each member of the group will be following my directions and / or demonstrations to begin the preparation of the menu that will normally include: a main course - first or second course of vegetables and a dessert. We will make pasta and bread, as often as times and preparations allow. As we proceed with the preparation of our meal, we will take notes on ingredients, quantities and recipes so that when you return home and show your friends and relatives photos and memories of your travel experiences you can taste the traditional dishes again, you will have learned to prepare with your hands! When everything is ready, consume yourself or together with us, if you prefer, the product of your efforts and I assure you that nothing will give you more satisfaction: in no restaurant you will find a dish equal to ... yours! Last but not least, if you have children travelling with you, they also enjoy this experience: what's better then prepare by themselves their own lunch?! Other things to note Of course, if someone hasn't got cooking hobby he/she could stay with us and look; the menù I'll propose to you can be modify if you don't like or cannot eat something

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

Etna Trekking Tour

Ready to reach the most active volcano in Europe? We will pick you up early in the morning with our 4-wheel drive or minivan. From there, you'll enjoy a moderate hike off the beaten track (approx. 4 hours) to admire the fascinating landscape of the Valle del Bove, the biggest depression of Mount Etna and its moon like deserts. From there we will enjoy the breathtaking views of the summit craters of Mount Etna and the surrounding landscapes facing the lonian sea.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviews

Etna excursions

The tour includes an itinerary in steps. By my 4x4 off-road vehicle or SUV car, I will drive you to the "lava desert," the quintessential lunar landscape. We will walk along the paths of Europe's highest active volcano, I will show you the impressive volcanic structure, explain its history and origin. We will stop and look at the views and vistas that only Mount Etna can create. We will walk together over old extinct craters located on the southern slope, the most vibrant in recent years. I will give you a tour of a lava tunnel with helmets and flashlights, and we will also see the Valle del Bove. On the way back you will have a free tasting of typical Etna products inside a local farm. EXTRA An 'enchanting tasting in an Etna winery, a visit to the Crateri Sommitali (with the help of the cable car) or the Alcantara Gorges or Taormina would make your experience even more unique. I can arrange anything according to your needs. Write to me if you are interested! We discuss about the pickup place and time the day before. Rent service mountains boots upon request. NB: THIS EXPERIENCE DOES NOT INVOLVE TREKKING If you like hiking, check out my other experience -> Discovering Etna's trails If you have bulky luggage with you must notify me in advance. The temperature may be 10-15° C lower than in the city with wind.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 646 reviews

Catania Sailing Vibes

This is a sailing adventure focused on respect for nature, sustainable lifestyle and knowledge of navigation. An exciting sport activity, rich of new experiences and discoveries. The sailboat is fully equipped and meets all the standards of comfort and safety. First we meet 15 minutes before the boat tour, generally at the Caffe del Porto. Once embarked, we begin by introducing you to the bases of sailing, winds and the ocean. Set sail from the Club Nautico Catania, we open the sail and begin to cruise along the volcanic coast of Catania going with the winds, on the horizon we will see the Island of the Cyclops, the place where Etna was born. All the members of the tour will help to steer, to manage the sail and to sport activities. In the meantime you will learn the sailing techniques on board we prepare the aperitif. So let's the party starts and altogether we cheers with a glass of prosecco. Last but not least, you will have the opportunity to bath or to swim near the Grotta di Ulisse or the Riviera dei Ciclopi. This is a perfect first experience on a sailboat because in 3 hours you enjoy the vibe of the sail that allow you to decide to return for a longer experience, even the next day. Other things to note At the start of the tour you will be registered on the 'crew list' by filling in a short form from our company. ID or passport is required on board.