7 DAYS IN THE HEART OF SICILY, TO DISCOVER ITS ANCIENT MYTHS, GENUINE FLAVOURS, AND MILLENNIA-OLD ARTISAN TRADITION.
Seven days to discover Enna, a lively and unspoiled land where the shadows of time still project among the hills. A silent mother who has cradled, in the heart of Sicily, legends of gods and ancient skills, keeping the mysteries of grand civilisations intact.
Let this generous land gift you with the enveloping flavours of its fruits and cuisine, the shade of its olive trees that shelter from the sun, and the rugged hills that host perched villages.
Be welcomed by the genuine savour of the inhabitants of these places, vestiges of the oldest Sicilian tradition, who proudly embrace those who want to be part of it.
Crafted with meticulous attention, this trip is designed specifically for you.
We understand the immense value you place on your travel experiences —that’s why we dedicated ourselves tirelessly to crafting each aspect of your journey with precision and passion.
We deeply immerse in each destination. We take the time to uncover the best experiences, connecting you with locals who reveal the true secrets of their homeland—secrets known only to those who live there.
We meticulously select the most knowledgeable guides who can dive deep into the heart of each piece.
We choose only the most authentic experiences, accommodations, and culinary delights, carefully avoiding anything staged or inauthentic that could detract from the genuine essence of your trip.
Like master artisans, we refined every detail of your travel experience, ensuring that each element is flawlessly executed. So that you’ll look back with your heart full of enthusiasm and new perspectives once back home.
We’ll accompany you on a journey made of knowledge, unusual sensory experiences and extraordinary changes in perspective.
You’ll participe in experiential workshops and tastings that allow you to experience what would otherwise have been just a story, living what’s happening with intensity. Imagine getting to know and chatting with local artisans, testing your senses, and discovering, through direct experience, skills you didn’t think you had.
We chose destinations that have something authentic and profound to tell, far from traditional and overcrowded tourist routes. Being in contact with local communities, the peculiarities of each destination really come to light, from its history, art, food and wine, to the traditions and crafts
Transformative travel is more than just doing things; it’s about internalizing new sensations, thoughts, or behaviors.
To migrate to a higher level status, because when you travel consciously the journey itself transforms your existence.
You could live your trip by doing 100 things in 10 days, or live it dedicating attention, sensitivity and feeling.
Transfer and check in at the B&B.
Dinner at Tommy’s Wine
A cozy place where you can taste emotions. A small living room that welcomes you, as you once did when you received important guests, with a refined atmosphere. At Tommy’s Wine, you can savor the modern taste of vintage, traditional dishes from the Sicilian hinterland, which satisfy even the most refined palates. You can sip Sicilian, Italian wines for unconventional aperitifs.
Return to the B&B and overnight stay.
Breakfast with Kore Siciliae products
Visit of a local dairy and cheese-tasting
When you cross the threshold of the Raja dairy, you are greeted by the enthusiastic smile of Oriana, whose frank and affable manner embodies the authentic spirit of rural Sicily. With a frank but affable manner, Oriana proudly tells you the story of herself and her brothers, Paolo and Elisa. They have chosen to remain faithful to their land, not abandon their roots, but to carry on the family tradition, caring for their grandfather’s company with love. In this corner of paradise, immersed in the fertile Sicilian countryside, sheep and cattle graze and produce an extraordinary variety of zero-mile dairy products. During your visit, you will taste these products directly in their land of origin, the authentic flavor of milk blending with the scents of fresh grass and the singing of birds: fresh mozzarella, Provola, spicy cheeses, creamy yogurts, the renowned Piacentinu DOP Ennese with saffron.
Guided tour of the Roman Villa del Casale, a UNESCO heritage site and considered one of the most important examples of Roman mosaic in the world. Imagine a vast expanse of stone floors transformed into a mesmerizing tapestry of images, each tile a masterpiece crafted by skilled Roman hands. Let the gentle sunlight filter through the ancient walls, illuminating the mosaics and casting a warm light on the figures depicted inside. As you wander the halls of the villa, let your imagination transport you back in time to a world of emperors, gladiators and enduring beauty.
Free dinner, return to the B&B and overnight stay.
Breakfast with Kore Siciliae products
Free time in the early morning.
“Arancini Experience” at Rosario Umbriaco’s bottega.
Rosario was born in Enna into a family of restaurateurs in 1974. The same year, his father founded “Tavola Calda Europa,” where Rosario continues the family tradition with the preparation of naturally leavened pizzas, along with the iconic Umbriaco brand arancini and other typical Sicilian bakery items. You will be welcomed with a glass of organic Sicilian sparkling wine, and shortly afterwards, you will move to the kitchen, where you will start preparing the traditional Enna arancino: the arancino with slow-cooked adult beef, with a mix of breadcrumbs made from ancient Sicilian grains. To end on a sweet note, you will taste Rosario Umbriaco’s 100% Sicilian handmade cannoli.
Guided tour of Enna
Known as the navel of Sicily, it holds the title of the highest capital in Italy. This city, a true belvedere, offers breathtaking views of the entire Sicilian landscape, embracing an entire island with its gaze. This city, a true viewpoint, is a melting pot of history, culture, architecture and craftsmanship. Its streets and squares tell stories ranging from Greek and Roman times to medieval and baroque splendors. Exploring the majestic Castello di Lombardia, one of the largest medieval castles in Italy, which dominates the landscape from above with its 26,000 m². Visit the Rock of Ceres, home to the ancient sanctuary dedicated to Demeter and then to Ceres, where you can feel the sacred energy of the place.
Continue with the Museum of Myth, the first entirely multimedia museum in Italy, which transforms ancient myths into interactive and contemporary experiences, making them accessible to all.
Admire the Cathedral of Enna, dedicated to Mary Most Holy of the Visitation, a national monument and UNESCO place of peace, which will welcome you with its impressive architecture and its serene atmosphere.
Conclude your day with a walk to the Belvedere, a historic panoramic square considered the living room of the city, where you can enjoy spectacular views and immerse yourself in the liveliness of the historic center of Enna.
Free time in the late afternoon and free dinner. Return to the B&B and overnight stay
Breakfast with Kore Siciliae products
Workshop of ancient wood gilding
La Bottega del Restauro was founded in 1990 by Angelo Scalzo in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Enna. The studio is the result of professional experience developed through practices in various workshops, which have contributed to enriching and improving the owner’s learning skills. Angelo will tell you how restoration is done using ancient techniques dating back to the time of the Egyptians and will guide you in experimenting with them.
Lunch in a selected restaurant
Guided visit to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
The Valley of the Temples stands as a silent guardian of a once-powerful Greek civilization that used to inhabit the region. Take a stroll through this sacred land, where the whispers of ancient footsteps blend with the gentle breeze, and let your imagination transport you back to the golden age of Akragas, a city that once rivaled Athens itself. Amid the sun-drenched plains and olive groves, prickly pears, and almond trees add a touch of Sicilian charm to this breathtaking landscape.
Free dinner, return to the B&B and overnight stay.
Breakfast with Kore Siciliae products
Jewel design workshop
An opportunity to experience building a unique piece of jewelry with your own hands. Artisan Giuliana Di Franco will guide you with her intuition and professionalism in designing your jewelry. While you and a loved one engage in discovery and fun experiences in Sicily, Giuliana will work with her team to create your jewelry. Every day, you can observe how raw materials transform into beautiful pieces. Likewise, through the experiences you’ll have on your vacation, you can transform yourself and your life to make it more fulfilling.
Lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Visit to a farm and experiential tasting of jams and cheeses
Among the serene hills where the seasons alternate in a harmonious rhythm, late peaches are born, and jewels of nature ripen under the gentle late summer sun from September to the end of October. Awarded the prestigious PGI recognition, they contain an unusually firm pulp, with shades of yellow and white. Less sweet than their summer cousins, these peaches offer a particular density and aroma and a measured sweetness. There is a ritual, almost sacred, in their care. Four months before harvesting, each fruit is delicately bagged, a gesture of love that protects its integrity and avoids the use of chemical treatments. This ancestral technique, which creates a sort of ideal microclimate, enhances the aromas and preserves the naturalness of the fruit, allowing it to absorb and intensify the best of the land that nourishes it. Taste it together with the jams and other excellent products of Angelo and Melania Manna.
Free dinner, return to the B&B and overnight stay.
Breakfast with Kore Siciliae products
Excursion to the Summit of Mount Etna
Venture into the fiery realm of Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, and witness the raw power and captivating beauty of nature’s forces. Ascend with your guide, feel the sulfurous scent, and hear the crunch of black volcanic debris under your boots. The landscape transforms into a terrain reminiscent of Mars, a desolate canvas of alien flora sculpted by the raw power of the Earth. Reach the summit and marvel at the breathtaking panorama of snow-covered peaks, rolling hills, and the expansive blue stretch of the Mediterranean Sea, while witnessing the majesty of the two opposing natural forces: fire and water.
Packet lunch
Visit and Wine Tasting of Etna Wines
Under the watchful gaze of the fiery mountain, discover the soul of Etna captured in every sip born from the dance of grapes and volcanic soil, an explosion of flavors imbued with the primordial essence of the volcano that nurtures them.
Dinner at a typical restaurant and overnight stay in Catania
Transfer to Catania Airport for departure.
The itinerary of the trip may be subject to small variations due to force majeure, weather conditions, or organizational adjustments.
Upon confirmation of the trip – upon reaching the minimum number of participants – any relevant changes and/or updates will be communicated
2 guided sensory tastinGs
Kore Siciliae breakfasts
The tasting of local wines on mount etna
7 DAYS- 6 NIGHTs
4* HOTEL oR SIMILAR with BREAKFAST
PARTICIPANTS FROM 6 TO 12
5 nights at a charming B&B in the center of Enna with Kore Siciliae breakfast
1 night at a 3-star hotel with breakfast in the center of Catania
2 lunches at restaurants with traditional Sicilian dishes and water included
1 packed lunch during the excursion on Etna
1 workshop in an artisan workshop
1 masterclass in jewel designing
1 masterclass on arancini with tasting lunch
1 tasting lunch at a farm with local km0 products
2 dinners with traditional Sicilian dishes and water included
1 visit to a farm with a tasting of jams and cheeses
1 wine tasting
Tourist and environmental guides for each visit indicated in the program
Admission tickets to attractions included in the tour itinerary (Villa Romana del Casale, Valley of the Temples)
1 tour leader (speaking Italian and English) will accompany you for the entire duration of the trip
24/7 agency assistance
Tourist tax – mandatory to be paid on site
Single room supplement
Arrival and departure flights from Italy
Internal transfers will be quoted at the time of booking
Possible recommended activities during free time
Wine and alcoholic beverages during lunches and dinners
Other meals not indicated in the program
Personal expenses (e.g., bar service, concierge, laundry, tips, etc.)
“All Risks” travel insurance (to be requested as an extra at the time of booking)
Tourist tax – mandatory to be paid on site
All additional costs due to unforeseen circumstances not attributable to our organization (e.g., flight cancellations, fare increases, strikes or other events and natural disasters, emergency evacuations, etc.)
Everything not specifically included in the clause “The offer includes.”
The booking must be made at least 15 days before the trip departure date.
Payment is to be made via bank transfer in the following manner:
20% Down payment upon booking confirmation
80% Final payment due 30 days prior
RESERVATIONS
Departures are confirmed upon reaching a minimum number of participants which is usually 6 people. For trips already confirmed, the word BUY will appear next to the city of departure and in this case, it will be possible to purchase the bus ticket immediately. If the bus has not yet been confirmed, the word BOOK will appear next to the city of departure and in this case, it will be possible to reserve seats on the bus. Once the minimum number of participants has been reached, we will contact you to make the payment.
DATA NECESSARY FOR BOOKING
If you are not yet registered, at the time of booking you must have your tax code and personal details, a mobile number and of course your email address. This way, once registered, you can continue with your booking. If you make a booking for more than one person, the ‘group leader’ who makes the booking must have all their personal details, for the other members of their group we only require the name, mobile number and email address (optional ).
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Kamelion è un progetto
Openmind Travel Srl
Sede legale
Via Esperanto 2 – 11100 Aosta
Sede operativa
Via Bassi 60 – 35131 Padova
Ph. +39.0498256495
welcome@openmindtravel.it
P.IVA 05236340286
PEC:pec@pec.openmindtravel.it
Kamelion by Openmind Travel
partecipa a:
Progetto finanziato con il POC
Regione del Veneto