Gastronomic Tour of Eastern Sicily

“Embark on the Gastronomic Tour of Eastern Sicily for a mouth-watering vacation”. USA Today

Eastern Sicily is home to a vibrant culinary tradition that mixes delicious local produce with cooking styles drawn from its many foreign rulers, from the Byzantines to the Arabs, and from the Normans to the Spanish. The rolling hills and fertile plains produce seemingly unlimited quantities of fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables, while the abundant flocks and herds produce delicious cheeses and meats. Not forgetting the rich fishing grounds fill the market stalls with an enormous range of marine delicacies. To top it all, Sicily has begun producing some of the most highly regarded new wines in Europe to accompany its long-renowned ices, fruit drinks and digestifs. This veritable cornucopia of delights makes for magnificent culinary holidays in Sicily.

Marcello and Michael, the guides who will accompany you on this brand new food tour, have lived and worked in this region for many years, and have drawn deeply on their experience to craft an itinerary that combines practical cooking experience with expert led tours exploring the key highlights of the area’s gastronomic corpus. We haven’t forgotten the history and archaeology either!

As this holiday in Sicily relies so closely on seasonal produce, the itinerary may change slightly to take advantage of the best culinary delights on offer. We are certain that any food and wine lover will be in raptures over the week long cultural feast that we lay on. We look forward to welcoming you on to this brand new food tour, the first of many Sicily holidays for Peter Sommer Travels.