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Cefalù on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.
1You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
2Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.
3You’ll visit Castelbuono (half hour drive from Cefalù), a charming town nestled in the heart of the Madonie Natural Park, where history, culture, and culinary delights await. Today, we invite you to embark on a journey through this picturesque Sicilian destination, beginning with a visit to the iconic Castelbuono Castle. No visit to Castelbuono would be complete without a stop at Fiasconaro, a renowned pastry shop that has become synonymous with Sicilian sweets. After immersing yourself in history, it's time to delve into the culinary traditions of the region with a cheese farm experience - Slow Food site - in the Madonie Natural Park. An hour drive from Castelbuono takes you deep into the picturesque countryside, where rolling hills dotted with grazing cows set the scene for an authentic Sicilian adventure. You'll have cheese making demonstration and lunch with the farmer.
4with the help of the hosts and cooks Patrizia and Giuliana, mother and doughter, author of a recent culinary book, you will discover how to prepare typical sicilian dishes, working around our table outside among several giant olive trees. It is the chance to know more about the culture and history in Sicily, because Patrizia is a guide as well, and a passionate woman on history and locale traditions. Her doughter Giuliana Is a Chef who combines the Sicilian culinary tradition with other influences, since She has been travelling around the world. Guests will prepare a menu, sourrended by Nature and an incredibile landscape and view on the Sea, so they have lunch also looking at the mediterranean sea and the Aeolian Isles. The course is for that a complete sensorial experience, a perfect combination between good food and wines, nature, view, sea, olive trees, history and local traditions. What would you desire more?
5The oil-tasting experience in Sant'Ambrogio is an interesting itinerary for lovers of the intense scent and strong flavor of extra virgin olive oil. Ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the Sicilian olive heritage. The visit to the historic oil mill, now a museum complex, is an opportunity to learn about the sensory characteristics of the oil and the local farming tradition. The route is an experience that involves all the senses and opens the door to Mediterranean flavors. After the passage to the mill, a pleasant walk follows through the narrow streets of the small village, until you reach the centuries-old olive trees overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. You will admire bright, crystal clear and lush colors. The final phase of the experience reserves guests a pleasant moment of conviviality, characterized by a Cabin aperitif based on products from the Madonie territory and a glass of wine from Sicilian wineries.
6Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.
7Fabulous jeep adventure between the parks 2 largest parks in Sicily, Madonie and Nebrodi. Immerse yourself in the wildest nature of Sicily with a jeep adventure among the picturesque landscapes of Madonie and Nebrodi. Along the way, we will make several stops for short walks that offer breathtaking views of the Aeolian Islands and the majestic volcano Etna. Continuing on off-road routes, we will reach a high mountain farm, where we will witness the production of Sicilian ricotta. You can taste their fresh cheeses accompanied by an excellent local wine, making this experience even more authentic and unforgettable. The return will be just as exciting, crossing the canyons of the "Demon Valley" and making a stop in the fascinating ghost villages, which tell stories of the distant past.We are waiting for you for this fabulous experience in the most authentic Sicily!!
8Fantastic jeep adventure between history and culture Madonita through mixed off-road routes and mountain roads, we will visit the village of Pollina and Castelbuono.We will cross the park admiring wild animals and breathtaking landscapes in the wildest Sicily. Arrive at the village of Pollina perched on a rocky mountain at about 1000m, we will take a nice walk through its small and ancient medieval streets to get to the pink theater of Greek reproduction.From here you can enjoy a unique view of the Madonie Park and the Aeolian Islands.Our adventure continues, on off-road routes, in the direction of the canyons of Val Demone among ancient olive trees to reach the village of Castelbuono where we will have a small tasting of Fiasconaro panettone and tour inside the village with Sicilian street-food lunch or picnic in the woods at the foot of Pizzo Carbonara. Return to Cefalu descending among the wonderful vineyards of Santanastasia Abbey.
9If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Cefalù, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Cefalù! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
10Escape the coastal crowds for an intimate journey into the Madonie mountains. This is not just a wine tasting; it is a private, curated immersion into one of Sicily’s most historic organic estates. As your Travel Designer, I have selected this ancient winery for its commitment to biodiversity and its breathtaking medieval atmosphere. Experience the authentic "Slow Food" rhythm of Sicily, where every glass tells a story of the land and its legacy. Journey to a hidden sanctuary where vines have grown for centuries. Explore the historic cellars and the "biological" vineyards that define the estate’s sustainable philosophy. Enjoy a private, guided tasting of rare organic vintages, perfectly paired with zero-km Sicilian delicacies: artisanal cheeses, estate-grown olives, and traditional breads. Relax as we wind through the scenic Madonie park, with panoramic views that most travelers to Cefalù never see.
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