House Travel Experience
Excursions in Sicily
Palermo Gulf in Sailing Boat
Next, we will reach
Mondello with its Art Nouveau villas
where one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily is located.
Mondello is a sandy gulf with tropical colors.
The landscape is influenced by the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve
and the Reserve of Monte Pellegrino
MINI Charter
Sailboat rental with skipper for mini cruises to the Egadi Islands and San Vito Lo Capo and the Aeolian Islands.
Cooking trip to Palermo
Ballarò
Immerse yourself in the authenticity of Palermo with a visit to the Ballarò market, the city's oldest. Among colorful stalls and irresistible scents, you'll discover fresh and traditional ingredients, ideal for preparing typical Sicilian dishes. An unmissable culinary and cultural experience.
Il Capo
The market in Il Capo welcomes you with a mix of history and flavor. Here you can buy spices, fresh fish and local products, essential for an authentic Palermo cooking experience. A place where taste is intertwined with the vibrancy of daily life.
Segesta and the baths
Selinunte
Erice
Trapani
Experiences
Palermo Gulf by Sailboat:Our proposal for you
groups up to 14 people!
MONDELLO BEACH
The boat excursion from Palermo to Mondello is a
wonderful way to discover the beauty of the Sicilian capital.
Departure from the port of Arenella, a fishing village that developed around the Tonnara Florio during the nineteenth century with
destination the beach of Mondello. Then it will reach
Acquasanta, which takes its name from a spring
considered medicinal for certain diseases. In this
small hamlet is Villa Igiea, a neo-Gothic style centuries-old structure and historic 5-star hotel in Palermo.
The coast of Palermo from the sea. Mondello and the beautiful Gulf
Mondello is home to the Antico Stabilimento Balneare, a unique building that represents one of the finest Art Nouveau architectural works in Europe. From the sea to Monte Pellegrino, described by Goethe as the most beautiful promontory in the world.
We continue to:
- Addaura Caves from the sea
- Reserve of Capo Gallo from the sea
All excursions are subject to weather conditions
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Motor and sail boat rate for 14 people
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Price per person
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Including aperitif, appetizer and light lunch
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90 €
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basic navigation tariff
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up to 4 people
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75 €
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Including aperitif, appetizer and light lunch
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over 4 (max 8 people)
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70 €
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Three-day program of Sicilian Cooking School
This is a weekend of good Sicilian food to be included in your tour of Sicily. The stay will be
at our charming facility nestled in the green of a residential neighborhood in Villagrazia di Carini.
The course starts on Friday morning and ends on Sunday evening
THURSDAY
- h 16.00 Registration of participants
- H. 19.00 Introductions and description of the days
- Presentation of the recipes that will be prepared and their shopping list
- 21.00 Welcome dinner
FRIDAY
- Breakfast
- 10.00 in mini bus at fruit and vegetable markets - Purchase ingredients
- h 13.30 Lunch in Palermo "Street Food"
- h 16.30 First session to prepare the first recipe
- h 21.00 Dinner tasting the work done in the afternoon
SATURDAY - 9.00 Breakfast
- 10-13 Excursion Wine Houses
- 13.30 Lunch
- 16.00-19.30 Second session Preparing second recipe
- 20.30 Dinner
- 22.00 Evening excursion to Palermo by night
SUNDAY
- Breakfast
- 10.00 Third session Preparation third recipe
- Lunch
- 16.00-8 p.m. Check out
All excursions are subject to weather conditions
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Motor and sail boat rate for 14 people
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Price per person
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Including aperitif, appetizer and light lunch
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90 €
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basic navigation tariff
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up to 4 people
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75 €
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Including aperitif, appetizer and light lunch
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over 4 (max 8 people)
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70 €
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One-week program of Sicilian Cooking School
The week of fine Sicilian cuisine will be filled with culinary preparations, trips and excursions to the
surroundings, both gastronomic and cultural.
Choosing to use fresh seasonal ingredients is essential to ensure the taste and authenticity of the
dishes.
At dinner you can enjoy your creations accompanied by fine wines that will complement the dishes to the
perfection.
At the end of the course you will be given an apron, and a small photo book with recipes made
during your stay. Recipes that you can easily reproduce at home, with ingredients that you can usually
can be found in most department stores.
DAY ONE SUNDAY
- Arrival at the airport
- Transfers to and from the airport can be arranged upon request
- Check-in at the villa from 16:00 onwards
- Program presentation by chef Vito Musmeci -
- Welcome dinner at 8:00 pm
DAY TWO MONDAY
- Breakfast
- 10.00 in mini bus at fruit and vegetable markets - Purchase ingredients
- h 13.30 Lunch in Palermo "Street Food"
- h 16.30 First session for the preparation of the first recipe
- h 21.00 Dinner tasting the work done in the afternoon
THIRD DAY TUESDAY
- 9.00 Breakfast buffet
- 10.00 1:30 p.m. Free morning for sightseeing or relaxation or booking a massage
- Packed lunch or breakfast
- Second Cooking Class - starts at 3 p.m
- dinner
- 22.00 excursion to terrasini
FOURTH DAY WEDNESDAY
- 8.30 breakfast
- 10.00-13.00 Departure culinary excursion Wine Houses
- h 13.30 Lunch
- h 16.30 Third session for the preparation of the first recipe
- h 21.00 Dinner tasting the work done in the afternoon
FIFTH DAY THURSDAY
- 8.30 Breakfast
- Excursion To Palermo
- 13.30 Street food / trattoria
- 16.30 fourth session i cooking
- 20.30 Dinner
- 22.00 palermo by night
SIXTH DAY FRIDAY
- 9.00 breakfast
- Free morning. On this day you can enjoy peace and relaxation at our garden
equipped with a comfortable swimming pool or do some sightseeing. This day is ideal for taking
a view of the city of Palermo or to do some shopping and sightseeing. We can suggest itineraries and/or
organize and accompany your group on excursions - Lunch reservations can be made at a restaurant of your choice.
- h 16.30 fifth session for preparation of the first recipe
- 20.30 Final dinner - preparation of an elaborate dinner using all the cooking techniques learned during the week
DAY SEVEN SATURDAY
- 9.00 breakfast
- 9.30 Tour Sicily Bosco Ficuzza - Corleone -Palazzo Adriano
- 13.30 Lunch at Don Ciccio 2 in Palazzo Adriano (mixed grill)
- 16.00 - 7:30 p.m. Return tour
- 19.30 Return home
- dinner prepared by the house
- Video screening of the week
LAST DAY
- bREAKFAST
- Departure around 10:00 a.m
Palermo kitchen
From the market to the kitchen a journey through the flavors the colors in Palermo's markets
Palermo is a city full of fascinating markets, where you can immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of daily life and discover the flavors and aromas of Sicilian cuisine. Our experience starts with a visit to Palermo's characteristic markets to do the shopping by purchasing the products that will be cooked in the villa by our chef.
We will discover the markets of Ballarò and the Vucciria Market
The Ballarò Market is one of the oldest historic markets in Palermo. It probably dates back to the 10th century and stretched across the southern part of Palermo and outside the city walls. The name Ballarò possibly comes from the Arabic suk-al-Balharà, the name of the village of Monreale from where Islamic gardeners came to sell their wares. It is famous for its lively and colorful atmosphere, with its narrow alleys filled with stalls and vendors shouting for customers' attention. It is enlivened by the so-called "abbanniate," or shouts with which vendors promote their products, trying to urge passersby to buy.
The Vucciria Market is one of Palermo's historic markets and a popular tourist attraction. History: The name Vucciria comes from the word Bucceria, taken from the French word boucherie, meaning butcher's shop; in fact, it was initially intended for the slaughter and sale of meat. It later became a mixed market, where fish, vegetables, fruits and vegetables could also be found. it was one of Palermo's most important markets until the late 19th century, when the city began to develop northward. The Vucciria market has often been
depicted in works of art and literature, becoming a symbol of Palermo's culture and tradition.
Typical Dishes
A wide selection of typical Sicilian dishes can be found in Palermo's markets. Here are some of the dishes that can be found:
Arancine: Arancine are a very popular Sicilian specialty. They are rice balls filled with meat sauce, mozzarella and peas, which are then fried. They are a classic street food that can be found in the markets of Palermo.
Panelle: Panelle are fritters made of chickpea flour that are crispy and tasty. They are often served inside a sandwich, along with crocchè potatoes, cheese and other delicacies.
Sfincione: Sfincione is a Sicilian pizza characterized by a soft, spongy base topped with tomato, onion, oregano and cheese. It is a typical dish that can be found in the markets of Palermo.
Cannoli: Cannoli are world-famous Sicilian sweets. They are crisp pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cream, often garnished with candied orange peel or chocolate chips.
Cassata: Cassata is a traditional Sicilian cake made of sponge cake soaked in liqueur, filled with sweet ricotta cream and covered with colored sugar paste and decorated with candied fruit.
PROGRAM
- 9 am - Transfer to Palermo
- 9:45 am - Meeting with the chef and introductions to the dishes
- Product check list
- 10.15 am - Excursion and product purchase Vucciria market
- 12:15 pm - Excursion and product purchase Ballarò market
- 2 pm - Light lunch in street food Ballarò
- 3 pm - Return to the villa
- 6 pm - Cooking show in the summer kitchen
- 8 p.m. - Dinner