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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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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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Sunset hike on Mount Etna with a volcanological guide

Embark on an unforgettable sunset hike with me, a volcanologist and geologist, to discover the largest extinct crater of Mount Etna, venturing through some of its most striking landscapes and breathtaking vistas. • Begin your adventure at Rifugio Citelli, a mountain hut where you’ll get outfitted with helmets, flashlights, trekking poles, and other safety gear. • I’ll lead you on an hour-long hike with scenic stops to Monte Frumento delle Concazze. This 2,150-meter-tall extinct lateral crater is believed to have formed more than 3,500 years ago. • As the sun sets, enjoy panoramic views of the reddish rock and the east coast of Sicily and warm up with a hot drink before trekking back along two recent lava flows—a sign of the volcano’s dramatic power and energy. You’ll leave with a spectacular group photo and a deeper appreciation of what continues to drive Mount Etna’s eruptions today.

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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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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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Make cannoli with a sixth-generation pastry chef

Draw upon 150 years of family tradition to learn the art of Sicilian cannoli in a hands-on pastry workshop at the historic Pasticceria Corsino. • I’ll welcome you to my family’s shop and introduce you to the history of Sicilian pastry-making, including the origins of cannoli. • You’ll tour our pastry laboratory, where I’ll lead you through the art of creating the perfect cannolo siciliano di ricotta, from mastering the crunchy shell to preparing the creamy filling. • In our elegant lounge, we’ll taste the freshly prepared cannolo, complemented by other Sicilian delicacies. Your treats will be paired with a glass of Passito wine or refreshing almond milk. You’ll leave with a smile, having tasted some of the freshest ricotta cream on the planet, and with inside knowledge about one of the most cherished elements of Sicily’s culinary heritage.

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Etna Morning or Sunset - Trek & Lava Tunnel with Gear

Surrounded by a lunar landscape, we will learn to understand and explore Mount Etna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its beauty and uniqueness. Strolling along the largest volcano in Europe, you will admire the imposing volcanic structure with its typical flora and fauna. We will visit one of the most fascinating sites where you can watch the sunset together (you will not see the sun setting but only appreciate the colors). We will enter a lava tube, created during the volcano's eruptions, equipped with a helmet and flashlights. It will be fascinating to discover not only their creation, but also the secrets that they hide so jealously in their darkness. Difficulty: easy Maximum altitude: about 2130 m Trekking duration: about 2 /2,5 hours Difference in altitude: about 250m The route in case 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. Unpredictable situations could cause the experience to end at a different time. (It is important to wear hiking shoes or shoes that you wouldn't mind spoiling)

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Cook, Eat & Embrace Sicily-An Authentic Culinary Experience

Discover the true soul of Sicily and experience an authentic Sicilian party! In a panoramic kitchen overlooking Etna or under a centuries-old olive tree, with me and my family, you will prepare fresh pasta in the ancient maid, Parmigiana, arancini, cannoli and bake your pizza in the wood-fired oven! Among local cheeses and wines, it will be a real Sicilian festival, you will be immersed in the local hospitality and culture and you will live an experience of conviviality, between food, traditions and joy, just like in a real Sicilian family. After preparation, we will sit at the table to taste and share every dish, between laughter, stories, good wine and the warmth of a tradition that celebrates life and sharing. Put the distance aside, transportation is included for free, for groups of all sizes, from Catania, Syracuse, Ragusa and other nearby cities. Contact us for groups, families, or customized times-we offer tailored discounts and solutions. Join us and take home not only authentic flavors, but the memory of an experience and culture that will make you feel part of our family!

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Etna Urban Winery - Walk and tasting with food pairings

Etna Urban Winery You will get a full experience of an urban vinery on the slopes of Mount Etna! The tour is divided in 3 different moments: Vineyard Walk The tour will start with our warm welcome and a walk across urban vineyards nestled between Catania and Etna. Its a unique urban trekking with rare dry-stone made buildings and walls from the 19th century, and an oak wood representing what it once was the large forest just above Catania, now all reclaimed by the expanding city. If you come with children I will give them their own treasure map . Bring comfortable closed- toes shoes, tennis are perfect! Palmento Visit Back from the field, you will discover our 18th century Palmento (traditional Sicilian winery), that is among the largest and best preserved in the area, still equipped with its large chestnut wood barrels and the grape pressing machine dating 1790. A rare jewel to be seen! Here you will also hear of some old family stories Wine Tasting Journey The tour will finish with a tasting experience on today's Etna culinary landscape. You will taste wines from 4 different wineries around the vulcano, each wine paired with a gourmet bite prepared by our resident chef Leonardo, to finish your day relaxing in our courtyard or the garden looking at the Etna Shuttle from/to central Catania available with an extra fee and upon request

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Etna South - Trekking to the Summit Craters

Meeting at our Info Point Ashàra located at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna South) and after equipment check before departure and a briefing, our adventure will begin: a spectacular trek to the top of Etna By cable car we will reach about 2500 m asl, and from here in about 2,5 hours of walking through lava flows and lunar-looking environments, we will reach the Etna Summit Craters. Here we will walk on the spectacular rim of the Central Crater, we will face the vertiginous Northeast Crater and we will see at our side the famous Southeast Crater, the scene of the most recent and impressive eruptions. In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you will admire a unique volcanic environment, with gas emissions, volcanic bombs, and the sparkling colors of the ground due to the sublimation of various elements, including sulfur in particular. During the descent we will visit the Barbagallo craters and cross a lava flow channel. Once again reached 2500 m asl with the help of the Etna cable car we will return to the starting point. IMPORTANT: All excursions are carried out in compliance with the levels of volcanic risk, so the tour may undergo changes depending on the level of criticality of the activity Cable car tickets (52€ per person) ARE NOT INCLUDED in the price and will be paid on the spot

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Etna excursion by jeep and trekking. Free shoes and jackets

Excursion on Mount Etna by jeep and trekking to visit craters, caves and the last eruption of 2002 up to the authorized quotas based on volcanic activity. We start from the Hotel if located in the town of Zafferana etnea or from our meeting point with comfortable 4×4 jeep o minivan , in a north-easterly direction, after a couple of km we will stop inside the National Park accessible by authorized guide, because there are about 45 craters. After a walk of about 40 minutes we will visit 5 craters, one of which is still open and you can see the real size of a crater. In this area we will observe all types of lava, minerals, volcanic desert and pioneer plants of our volcano. After visiting the craters at altitude, with our jeep we will make 2 km of off-road vehicles to discover the last big eruption,that destroyed the old tourist center. Finally with helmets and lamps provided by us we will visit the small craters inside (cave) an expansion chamber and a fracture, which divides Etna into 2 parts, (moves 14 millimeters a year) The visit will be carried out in areas of volcanological and scientific interest ,with an expert and qualified guide. Excursion suitable for everyone even for families with children.before booking verified with a message if we have availability Other things to note IMPORTANTBefore booking send a message to see if we have the availability. In our meeting point we have a free guarded parking in front of our reception. We provide for free: shoes jackets and lamps.

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Walking Tour Catania with Tasting

Meeting Point at the Bellini Garden in Catania(main entrance in via Etnea), a place for recreation and relaxation, known as “A Villa” by the people of Catania. After a short visit of the Garden, our tour will continue along via Etnea, the main street of Catania full of beauties in Baroque and Liberty style to be photographed and admired. Our walk will continue inside the characteristic streets of Catania, we will arrive at Piazza Federico di Svevia, seat of the Ursino Castle, where we will make a short stop and quench your palate with seltz, lemon and salt, a typical drink non-alcoholic Catania. Unmissable stop will be the fish market, where you can fully experience the folklore of the city of Catania. The tour will continue crossing “Piazza Duomo”, where you can immortalize the symbol of the city, “U liotru”, a lava stone statue depicting an elephant. Then we will head towards the iconic square of Catania's opera, Piazza Teatro Massimo, seat of the homonymous Vincenzo Massimo Bellini theater, characterized by the Liberty style. Finally we will visit the Catania fair, called “a fera o 'luni”, where there are stalls of all kinds. Once out of the fair you will taste a piece of our typical Sicilian Street Food (Arancino, cipollina, pizza, cartocciata or bolognese). We will end the tour in via Etnea. > "Automatic" discount on the tour based on the number of participants.

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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

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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.

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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)

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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.

Things to do in Metropolitan city of Catania

Activities led by local experts

Taste Sicilian olive oils and wines at Agricolab

Capture Catania with an award-winning photographer

Shop Catania’s markets and cook a Sicilian feast

Sunset hike on Mount Etna with a volcanological guide

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

Sunrise hike through volcanic wonders on Etna

Make cannoli with a sixth-generation pastry chef

Top-rated activities

Etna Morning or Sunset - Trek & Lava Tunnel with Gear

Cook, Eat & Embrace Sicily-An Authentic Culinary Experience

Etna Urban Winery - Walk and tasting with food pairings

Etna South - Trekking to the Summit Craters

Etna excursion by jeep and trekking. Free shoes and jackets

Walking Tour Catania with Tasting

Discover Etna With an Adventurer

Etna Trekking Tour

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

Etna excursions

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