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fun and adventure |
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of our activities are guided by knowledgeable and passionate
people who have great pride in their island. We guarantee
a personal approach and a unique experience. We have detailed
some popular activities below, to give you an idea of what
we can arrange to ensure your business event, conference,
incentive or team building experience is a success.
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Mt Etna excursion
Helicopter flights
4 wheel drive rally |
Aristocratic
dining Vintage car
tour Magical Taormina |
Sailing
& water sports
Golf tournaments & clinics
Horse riding &
trekking |
Make
wine & olive oil
Cooking courses
Wine tasting |
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Excursions
to Mt. Etna Volcano
An exclusive half-day excursion by 4-wheel
drive Land Rover to explore the volcano Mt Etna. Our knowledgeable
and enthusiastic guides will take you off-road through vineyards
and lava fields to show you how Sicilians have lived for generations
on the slopes of Mt Etna. You will visit an old palmento (winery),
explore caves and follow an old railway track. Your guides
will drive you up to 2000 meters, from where you will walk
across the lava flows of the 2002 eruption to experience the
incredible power of nature that surrounds you. (to
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Helicopter
flights
Experience Sicily’s in unique style
in a helicopter joy flight. We can take you over the smoking
peak of Mt Etna, around the Aeolian islands, and up the winding
coast lines to view ancient ruins, spectacular river gorges
and the turbulent waters of the historic Straits of Messina.
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Adventure
4 wheel drive rally
Enjoy a Sicilian adventure while discovering the most beautiful
spots in the Sicilian countryside and along the Taormina coastline,
in 4-wheel drive Land Rovers. Navigate your own way through
the hills, rivers and gorges of the Alcantara Valley and up
along the trails leading to the slopes and old lava flows of
Mt Etna – get ‘off-road’ and discover the
real Sicily that can’t be reached with a normal car! (to
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Dine
in a private castle, villa or palazzo
Step into the world of Sicilian aristocracy
and feast in the evocative atmosphere of a torch lit castle,
a refined villa or grand palazzo, to the accompaniment of a
pianist, quartet, Sicilian folk music or the Italian opera.
Be entertained by a private operetta, Sicilian puppet theatre
or dance troupe and finish the night off with a spectacular
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Vintage
car tour
Experience Sicily in style while
being chauffeured through tranquil valleys, along river gorges
and past the architecture and culture of past eras in a vintage
Italian ‘old-timers’ car. Along the way, stop and
sample delicious locally produced food specialties and wines
- all with the dramatic backdrop of the volcano Mount Etna!
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Magical
Taormina - island in the sky
The magical town of Taormina, with spectacular
views Mount Etna and the Ionian sea and coastline below, has
enchanted visitors from all over the world for centuries. Taormina's
winding streets with balconies covered with flowers in bloom,
retain much of their medieval flavour. Beautiful by day, in
the evenings Taormina’s atmosphere is bewitching. Take
in the breathtaking panorama over dinner in one of Taormina’s
famous restaurants, indulge in some shopping along the famous
‘Corso Umberto’ or sip an aperitif while watching
the evening ‘passegiata’. Taormina offers fascinating
archaeological monuments, grand Pallazzi, beautiful churches
and the splendid 3rd century Greek theatre. (to
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Island
sailing and water sports
Combine your event with sailing in one
of the most beautiful cruising areas in the world. We offer
a prestigious fleet of yachts, catamarans, cruisers and traditional
sailing boats. Sail along the rocky coastlines while enjoying
the magnificent natural scenery and pristine waters of the volcanic
Aeolian islands. Or spend an afternoon in the crystal waters
of the Ionian sea water skiing, windsurfing, para-flying, jet
skiing, kayaking or scuba diving. (to
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Golf
tournament and clinic
Join us at one of Sicily’s beautiful
golf courses, where experienced golf players can test their
golf prowess competing in an 18-hole tournament, while newcomers
to the game have fun learning its essentials at a golf clinic
under the instruction of a Golf Pro. Both Golf Clubs have spectacular
views to enhance the day’s sport - Il Pěcciolo
Golf Club looking up to the volcanic peak of Mount Etna, and
Le Madonie Golf Club set above the Tyrrhenian sea looking out
to the Aeolian islands.
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Horseriding,
trekking, mountainbiking and quads
Sicily is a great place to go horse riding,
trekking, mountain bike riding or to go around with quads. A
botanical paradise with spectacular nature, high peaks, valleys,
rivers and gorges, hills and medieval towns as well as art and
gastronomy, Sicily is a great place to get active. We organise
day trips or 1-2 hour excursions through the Sicilian countryside
or along the beaches of the Ionian coast.
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Make
your own olive oil, wine and limoncello
Have a great day out in the beautiful countryside
picking olives, grapes or lemons, relax and build your strength
at a country feast and be rewarded with your own freshly produced
oil, wine or limoncello (lemonj liqueur) to enjoy when you go
home! Food may not be the primary reason to visit Sicily but
aside from a few abstemious of travellers, it becomes the unquestioned
highlight!
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Learning
secrets of the Sicilian kitchen
The Mediterranean kitchen is a source of inspiration
for those who love good food. Our chef, who loves to share Sicily’s
culinary secrets, will share traditional recipes that have been
passed on from mother to daughter for generations with you.
Prepare pasta alla Norma, pasta al forno, involtini, dolce Siciliano
and other dishes in a restaurant or a traditional Sicilian farmhouse
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Visit
a winery and it's cellars
The main producer of wine for the Roman Empire, Sicily’s
centenary vineyards are experiencing a glorious new era, and
are firmly asserting themselves on the international stage.
Visit one of Sicily’s fine vineyards and learn all about
the wine making process, taste a variety of DOC, table and dessert
wines, regional liqueurs and other local produce in the winery’s
old cellars. (to
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