CULINARY TOURS: ITALY
2026 Dates: Sicily Oct 16-25
Sicily Oct 26-Nov 4
or contact me directly to learn about booking a private tour
Video by Craig Noble, Pixel One Productions, 2008
Mara has been leading annual culinary tours to Italy since 2004. With a Master of Italian cooking certificate, a command of the Italian language and many years of developing Slow Food contacts across Italy, Mara provides rare, off-the-beaten-path experiences that focus on iconic Italian ingredients, wine, culture, and personal contacts with food producers. Now, with a focus on the volcanic Sicilian terroir and the biodiversity of this warm Mediterranean island, Mara hosts 10-day tours accommodating her guests in luxury villas in 2 regions of Sicily. With a private driver, you will embark on easy day trips to discover artisanal producers, breath-taking scenery, ancient Greek ruins, and historic towns with lunches in some of Sicily’s finest restaurants, from Michelin, starred to rustic tables. Evenings are spent relaxing back at the villa where Mara will cook creative, light, healthy evening meals. Private, custom tours are also available.
Sicily, A Culinary & Cultural Tour
Oct 15 - Oct. 24rd / 10 days
Book with deposit before Dec 31 2024 and receive 2024 pricing
now only 5,200 Euros
With a focus on the volcanic Sicilian terroir and the biodiversity of this warm Mediterranean island, Mara hosts 10-day tours in 2 regions of Sicily. Accommodations for the first week are in a private seaside villa followed by 3 nights in an agritourism at the foot of Mt. Etna. We will travel with Mara’s Culinary Tour partner and driver, Roberto in their comfortable Mercedes van, embarking on easy day trips to discover artisanal producers, breathtaking scenery, ancient Greek ruins, and historic towns with lunches in both some of Sicily’s best restaurants and rustic tables. Evenings are spent relaxing back at the villa where Mara will cook creative, light, healthy evening meals. Private, custom tours or hosted villa rentals and private chef services in any region of Italy are also available. These trips are with 6 guests only and sell out quickly! Contact me now for 2026 or 2027!
Or book your own Private Tour! Something else in mind? Some of the best tours are when you organize own trip! Mara has visited all 20 provinces of Italy and knows the country well.Contact Mara to discuss how we can customize your own tour.