7 days
from 1.990 euro
A self-drive itinerary to discover some of the most evocative places in Sicily, designed to offer you the experience of a unique journey in total freedom.
Overnight stays are planned between Palazzo Planeta in Palermo, a historic residence built in the early 20th century behind the palace dominating Piazza Ignazio Florio; Casa Panitteri in Sambuca di Sicilia, recognised in 2016 as a ‘Borgo dei borghi’ for its historical, artistic and cultural relevance; La Foresteria Planeta, a wine resort immersed in the harmony of the vineyards and olive groves of the Menfi countryside, amidst archaeological sites and nature reserves; Tenuta Dorilli di Vittoria, created from the renovation of an ancient wine cellar and a farmhouse dating back to the early 20th century; and finally Case Sparse, a small rural residence immersed in the vineyards and centuries-old carob trees in the Buonivini di Noto countryside.
Upon arrival in Palermo, pick up your car at the airport agency. Transfer to your hotel and accommodation in the reserved flat. Overnight stay.
Breakfast in the flat. In the morning, guided walking tour of the city centre.
In the early afternoon transfer by car to Sambuca, which is just over an hour from Palermo.
On arrival, accommodation at Casa Panitteri. For dinner, a choice of several restaurants in the area (cost not included). Overnight stay
Breakfast and room release. Visit with a private guide to Sambuca, a splendid village recognised in 2016 as ‘Borgo dei borghi’ for its historical, artistic and cultural relevance.
At the end, departure with your car for the Ulmo winery, just 10 minutes from Sambuca. Brief visit of the winery followed by an aperitif and lunch inside the Baglio.
Continue by car to Menfi where you will arrive in about half an hour.
Accommodation at La Foresteria Planeta, free afternoon to relax. Dinner at the resort prepared by Chef Angelo Pumilia. Overnight stay.
Breakfast; morning dedicated to a “cooking class”: the Planeta family opens the doors of their kitchen to share their gastronomic experience. Inside the space of the bright open kitchen, with its blue and white colours recalling the atmosphere and warmth of a Sicilian home, the story of the dishes with its many contaminations is told; you will learn with the pleasure of fun, from preparation to tasting while sipping a good glass of wine. After lunch, an afternoon of relaxation.
During the summer, the Beach Club is open on the Portopalo beach, which has just been awarded the 24th consecutive Blue Flag. Access is exclusively reserved for resort guests: the pine forest with direct access to the beach is a truly peaceful corner where you can spend relaxing days immersed in nature.
Dinner included prepared by Chef Angelo Pumilia. Overnight stay.
Breakfast. Departure by car for Dorilli; arrival after approximately 3 hours and accommodation at Tenuta Dorilli. Lunch based on Sicilian specialities and, in the afternoon, guided tour of the winery followed by an aperitif. Afternoon to relax and/or visit the surroundings.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast and departure for Buonivini Noto where we arrive after about an hour and a half.
Accommodation in flat at ‘Case Sparse’; guided tour of the winery with wine and olive oil tasting; aperitif with typical local products.
Afternoon to relax and/or visit the surroundings. We recommend Noto, to discover the Baroque beauty of its churches, alleyways and palazzi. Dinner at leisure; overnight stay.
Breakfast. Transfer by car to Catania airport, which is approximately one hour away.
End of services.
- 6 overnight stays in the indicated accommodations, breakfast included (at Palazzo Planeta breakfast is provided at the bar inside the palace or inside your own flat)
- 3 dinners at La Foresteria; 1 dinner at Tenuta Dorilli and 4 lunches
- The indicated guided tours
- One ‘cooking class’ at La Foresteria
- Hire car (ECONOMIC 4-door type, manual) with pick up at Palermo airport and delivery to Catania airport
- Medical/baggage insurance policy and coverage of expenses in case of medical stop
- Airline flights to Palermo and from Catania (on request according to the city of departure)
- Visitor's tax to be paid locally
- Meals not indicated; beverages
- Personal extras and anything not mentioned in ‘The price includes’
- Travel cancellation policy
Palermo - Palazzo Planeta, Sambuca di Sicilia - Casa Panitteri, Menfi - La Foresteria Planeta
Vittoria - Tenuta Dorilli, Buonivini Noto - Case Sparse
Prices per person, minimum 2 participants, from: Euro 1,990.00 per person in a double room.
