Myspecialguest Tours- FOOD & CITY FESTIVALS TOUR

TOUR PROGRAM

Day 1
Palermo day (accommodation for 1 night)
The tour will start in Palermo. In the evening enjoy a nice stroll in the streets of Palermo by night or - if scheduled – possibility to assist a typical show of Pupi Siciliani (Sicilian Puppet Theatre), proclaimed by Unesco as one of the masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity.

Day 2
Agrigento day or Trapani day (accommodation for 1 night)
Agrigento, where a local expert will be our guide through the Valley of the Temples, as we view some of the best preserved Greek temples in the world. If it is possible, we will take part to “Tipic Cake Feast”, “Ricotta Feast” or “Flowered Almond Feast”.

Trapani celebrates the “Grapes & Wine Feast”, the “Cheese & Ricotta Feats” with exhibition and tasting, “Cous cous” and “San Vito Feast”, three days in honour to local patron with typical parades.
According to the period, we will attend it.

Day 3
Syracus day (accommodation for 1 night)
Syracuse offers to its visitors particularly fascinating tourist routes because of its urban landscape’s exclusivity, the variety of its cultural heritage, witness of its many rulers (Greek-Hellenistic, early-Christian, Byzantine, Arabic, Svevian, Hispanic-Catalan, Baroque) all flourished within a unique Mediterranean environment.
Some traditional feasts are: “Orange Feast” in honour of best local product famous in all the world (the oranges) and the “Infiorata”, a special folklore among the best ones in all Sicily.
According to the period, we will e able to attend one of them.

Day 4
Catania day (accommodation for 1 night)
But we will also learn the secrets of Italian cuisine: in Catania, after hotel accommodation, we will transfer to a converted dairy farm, our cooking headquarters near Ragusa, where we'll be greeted by our chefs. We'll prepare the rustic pasta and breads that are made from the locally grown hard-wheat flour, as well as seasonal dishes based on the freshest produce. Lunch is complemented by an excellent Nero d'Avola wine.

Day 5
Transfer and Bari day (accommodation for 3 nights)
After breakfast we will leave Catania for Bari.
The rest of the day we will have free time for getting to know the capital of Puglia.
Bari is internationally renowned for its “Fiera del Levante” Expo Centre. In the old city with its narrow streets, is the St. Nicola Basilica, first example of the Pugliese romanic style, in its crypt are the relics of the Saint, mariners’ guardian. Continue on to Castel del Monte for a guided visit, it is the famous octagonal castle wanted by the emperor Federico 2nd of Svevia in the 1200.
Bari celebrates the “Bread in Square Feast” and “Caciocavallo Festival”.
According to the period, we will move around to other small villages, where we will attend typical festivals and feasts.

Day 6
Alberobello day-trip
We will discover Alberobello, part of UNESCO world heritage thanks to its original monuments called “trulli” and the local “Legumes Feast”.

Day 7
Locorotondo day-trip
We will also do an excursion to Locorotondo, located in the picturesque Itria Valley land, scattered by trulli and typical wine farms, it dominates. Folklore is represented by “Gnummered Suffuchete Feast”.

Day 8
Departure day
The tour will end with individual departure after breakfast.

SICILY & AMALFI	FOOD & CITY FESTIVALS TOUR PRICE € 1300 PERIOD All year LENGTH 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS REGIONS PUGLIA - SICILY CITIES Palermo Agrigento or Trapani Syracuse Catania Bari	Italia…land of world famous cooking tradition and ancient traditions… Festivals, folklore, tradition, are not only show and amusing time but represent the secret of a land, the spirit of its people and recalling ancient histories that testified the local identity along the centuries. Like the “Taranta’s night”, an ancient special event characterized by unique musical rhythms and frantic dances. Plunged in the south of Italy we will discover most characteristics places where live old traditions, where people turn prays to their patrons and land in a special sacred and profane mix. We will live these moments to better understand the secret, the soul of a land. Delicious local food, lively ceremonies, music and dances will surround you with a joyous colours and fragrances. Scopri l’anima e i sapori del Sud!
CINEMA
CINQUE TERRE
DESIGN
FOOD & CITY FESTIVAL
FOOD & WINE
ITALIAN PAINTERS
ITALIAN OPERA
LAKES
LUXURY
MIDDLE AGES
MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
NATURE
PARTY
SHOPPING
SICILY BY BOAT
BEAUTIFUL SICILY
SINGLE
SPORT
GOLF
WELLNESS


food & city festival tour


ACCOMODATION - Palermo (1 night) - Agrigento (1 night) - Syracuse (1 night) - Catania (1 night) - Bari (3 nights)	HIGHLIGHTS Typical feasts Traditional fairs Special holidays Food & wine tours Cooking lessons	TRANSPORTATION Fully-guided Tours Private luxury buses,Boats (when necessary)

EVENTS - www.siciliainfesta.com - www.pugliaisland.it - www.paesionline.it - Sicilian Puppet Theatre
TOUR PROGRAM Day 1 Palermo day (accommodation for 1 night) The tour will start in Palermo. In the evening enjoy a nice stroll in the streets of Palermo by night or - if scheduled – possibility to assist a typical show of Pupi Siciliani (Sicilian Puppet Theatre), proclaimed by Unesco as one of the masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity. Day 2 Agrigento day or Trapani day (accommodation for 1 night) Agrigento, where a local expert will be our guide through the Valley of the Temples, as we view some of the best preserved Greek temples in the world. If it is possible, we will take part to “Tipic Cake Feast”, “Ricotta Feast” or “Flowered Almond Feast”. Trapani celebrates the “Grapes & Wine Feast”, the “Cheese & Ricotta Feats” with exhibition and tasting, “Cous cous” and “San Vito Feast”, three days in honour to local patron with typical parades. According to the period, we will attend it. Day 3 Syracus day (accommodation for 1 night) Syracuse offers to its visitors particularly fascinating tourist routes because of its urban landscape’s exclusivity, the variety of its cultural heritage, witness of its many rulers (Greek-Hellenistic, early-Christian, Byzantine, Arabic, Svevian, Hispanic-Catalan, Baroque) all flourished within a unique Mediterranean environment. Some traditional feasts are: “Orange Feast” in honour of best local product famous in all the world (the oranges) and the “Infiorata”, a special folklore among the best ones in all Sicily. According to the period, we will e able to attend one of them. Day 4 Catania day (accommodation for 1 night) But we will also learn the secrets of Italian cuisine: in Catania, after hotel accommodation, we will transfer to a converted dairy farm, our cooking headquarters near Ragusa, where we'll be greeted by our chefs. We'll prepare the rustic pasta and breads that are made from the locally grown hard-wheat flour, as well as seasonal dishes based on the freshest produce. Lunch is complemented by an excellent Nero d'Avola wine. Day 5 Transfer and Bari day (accommodation for 3 nights) After breakfast we will leave Catania for Bari. The rest of the day we will have free time for getting to know the capital of Puglia. Bari is internationally renowned for its “Fiera del Levante” Expo Centre. In the old city with its narrow streets, is the St. Nicola Basilica, first example of the Pugliese romanic style, in its crypt are the relics of the Saint, mariners’ guardian. Continue on to Castel del Monte for a guided visit, it is the famous octagonal castle wanted by the emperor Federico 2nd of Svevia in the 1200. Bari celebrates the “Bread in Square Feast” and “Caciocavallo Festival”. According to the period, we will move around to other small villages, where we will attend typical festivals and feasts. Day 6 Alberobello day-trip We will discover Alberobello, part of UNESCO world heritage thanks to its original monuments called “trulli” and the local “Legumes Feast”. Day 7 Locorotondo day-trip We will also do an excursion to Locorotondo, located in the picturesque Itria Valley land, scattered by trulli and typical wine farms, it dominates. Folklore is represented by “Gnummered Suffuchete Feast”. Day 8 Departure day The tour will end with individual departure after breakfast.