About this tour
Spend two days exploring southeastern Sicily's baroque towns and coastal villages. You'll visit the fishing hamlet of Marzamemi with its preserved Arab architecture, venture to Portopalo di Capopassero at Europe's Mediterranean edge, discover the baroque squares of Scicli and Modica, and tour a working chocolate factory. A guided olfactory experience introduces forgotten local scents alongside fresh seafood lunches and overnight accommodation in a charming four-star hotel.
Highlights
- Marzamemi: Arab-origin fishing village frozen in time
- Portopalo di Capopassero: Sicily's southeastern frontier outpost
- Scicli and Modica: baroque architecture and piazzas
- Watch artisans craft chocolate by hand
- Guided olfactory journey through regional scents
- Fresh seafood lunch overlooking the Ionian Sea
- Private transport and overnight hotel stay included
What to expect
Day one takes you to Marzamemi, where narrow lanes and weathered fishing boats reveal centuries of Arab influence. After lunch at a harborfront restaurant, you'll head south to Portopalo, Sicily's southernmost village perched between continents. Day two explores inland baroque towns: Scicli's dramatic hilltop layout and Modica's grand staircase reveal 18th-century ambition. A chocolate workshop demonstrates traditional techniques before you taste the results. An olfactory guide walks you through scent stations—citrus groves, sea salt, spice markets—anchoring you to the region's sensory identity.
Good to know
Dress smart casual. Moderate fitness needed for walking steep baroque streets and village lanes. Vegetarian meals available with advance notice. Monument entry fees aren't included. Minimum two people per booking. Children must be accompanied by adults.
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