Tailor Made Sicily
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The largest island in the Mediterranean with a burgeoning wine scene combining ancient traditions with modern innovation.
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Take a personalized voyage to Sicily
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and has a rich and diverse history that dates back over 2,500 years. The island was once home to Greek colonies, Roman ruins, and Arab and Norman influences. Sicily is a popular destination known for its unique blend of ancient architecture, stunning coastlines, vibrant culinary scene, and warm hospitality.
One of the most unique and exciting aspects of traveling to Sicily is exploring its wine scene. The island has a long tradition of winemaking dating back to ancient Greek times. In recent years, there has been a surge in modernization and innovation within the industry. This combination of old and new creates an ideal setting for wine enthusiasts looking to discover something special.
Private tours allow you to blend exploring Greek temples and Byzantine cathedrals, enjoy lunch at an olive mill, learn the ancient methods of sea salt production, rediscover the pleasures of marsala, and feast on Sicily’s multicultural cuisine.
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Sicily
Sicily, an enchanting island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, offers an illustrious winemaking heritage within its own unique wine region. Sicilian wines are a testament to the island's diverse terroir, benefitting from the sun-drenched climate, fertile volcanic soil of Mount Etna, and varied topography that ranges from rolling hills to coastal plains.
This unique environment fosters the production of grape varieties and distinctive wines that are as complex and varied as the island itself. From vibrant whites made with native grapes like Grillo and Catarratto to robust reds from Nero d'Avola and Frappato, Sicilian wines invite connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike into a world of flavor that encapsulates the essence of Sicily’s rich history and winemaking tradition.
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Mount Etna: Mount Etna is an active volcano located on the eastern coast of Sicily. It is the highest and most active volcano in Europe and has erupted several times throughout history.
Taste the essence of Sicily: Sicilian cuisine is known for its fresh seafood, citrus fruits, and sweet pastries. Some of the region's most famous dishes include pasta alla Norma, arancini, and cannoli. Add a cooking class to your time in Sicily to immerse yourself in the local culture.
Relax at the beach: Sicily is home to some of Italy's most beautiful beaches, with crystal-clear waters and white sand. Popular beaches include San Vito Lo Capo, Mondello, and Taormina.
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Explore Mount Etna
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Embark on an excursion to Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano. Explore its lunar landscapes, hike its trails, and visit local vineyards nestled on its slopes.
Taste Marsala Wines
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Florio Winery: Visit the renowned Florio Winery in Marsala, which has a rich history of producing Marsala wine. Take a guided tour of their historic cellars, learn about the traditional methods of making Marsala wine, and indulge in tastings of their various wine styles, including sweet, dry, and aged Marsala.
Cantine Pellegrino: Explore Cantine Pellegrino, a historic winery in Marsala that has been producing wine for over a century. Take a guided tour of their cellars, learn about the wine production process, and sample a range of their Marsala wines, including their renowned Marsala Superiore and Marsala Vergine.
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Hotel Villa Athena
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Experience the Valley of the Temples with a stay at Hotel Villa Athena, a luxury hotel offering elegant rooms, a pool, and a restaurant with panoramic views. The hotel offers easy access to the magnificent archaeological site, featuring well-preserved ancient Greek temples and ruins.
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La Foresteria Planeta Estate
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Part of the Planeta winery, this boutique hotel immerses guests in the world of wine. It offers wine tastings, vineyard tours, and a gastronomic experience featuring Sicilian cuisine paired with their renowned wines. Planeta is one of the most prominent wineries in Sicily, known for its exceptional wines and beautiful estates. They offer tours, tastings, and immersive experiences at their various locations, including Menfi, Vittoria, Noto, and Etna.
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At Into The Vineyard, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer you complete freedom to build your perfect trip. Start with one of our many sample itineraries and customize as you desire, or start with a blank page, and with the help of our expert Trip Planners, we can create your dream wine-inspired travel experience.
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Into the Vineyard was a top-notch travel planning experience. We took a 5 day wine tasting tour of Tuscany. Our itinerary was custom-designed to our specific desires. Communication was clear throughout the process, and was surprisingly affordable. Our guide was absolutely fantastic! We made unforgettable memories and are looking forward to planning our next trip with Into the Vineyard!
Tereca Dwinell -
My wife and I just returned from the most wonderful custom wine tour of Tuscany, Italy courtesy of Into The Vineyard. Their wine experts developed the wine tour of Tuscany custom itinerary according to our wishes and did the entire trip very affordably. We met so many wonderful people along the way who shared their passion for wine making in Italy. The history and the culture that we learned was also quite amazing. We would certainly recommend Into The Vineyard to anyone interested in this type of a custom wine trip to any of the many countries they offer.
Thomas Hittle -
What a Trip! The Into The Vineyard team orchestrated a perfect holiday for our family. Paolo, Alessandra and the operations team were clear communicators, developed a very detailed agenda & addressed all of the little details that made all the difference.
[They] introduced us to many wineries that we were not familiar with - a variety of small family producers & iconic names. And they were able to secure reservations with the wineries we selected as well. Our drivers/guides (Alessandro & Andrea) were gems - always on time, service-oriented & safe driving of course - but they also shared local knowledge, traditions & added so much color to our experiences.
Johnna Schafer -
Our second wine trip with ITV. This trip to northern Italy was even more amazing than our previous trip to France. The team at ITV was able to arrange low-stress visits to popular locations, like St Mark's Square and the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua. They also arranged for us to experience some less busy sites, such as the Giusti Garden in Verona, and the Villa Pisani near Padua. The hotels they booked were all excellent, but the Villa Cordevigo, a former monastery, was stunning. Every driver, every guide, and every accommodation treated us like royalty. They were all happy to share their love of the region with visitors. Thank you Paolo and team for this wonderful experience.
Suzanne Day -
First time using this travel service, and it was amazing! I should clarify by saying it is an “experience” service. After landing in Italy, every attention to detail, to travel, to hotels and itineraries and fantastic guides and wineries were planned for us… fantastic!! Plus they gave us a fantastic app prior to the trip to reference [all the] hotels, wineries, travel plans, train tickets, phone numbers of transportation services, and guides we would be meeting… so well planned!! I cannot imagine planning a trip like this on my own, nor being able to create the same experience, and once we booked there were absolutely no worries about logistics, and only wine, food, sightseeing, and joy! [I] absolutely plan to travel and experience a place with Into the Vineyard again!!
Lynn Smits