Highlights

See highlights of magical Taormina such as its remarkably maintained 3rd-century BC Greek theater.
Relish time at your leisure to lose yourself in Taormina’s warren of medieval streets.
Gain essential knowledge about the Mount Etna wine-growing region from your friendly sommelier guide.
Journey to the centuries-old Barone di Villagrande winery at the base of Mount Etna.
Rejoice in a four-course luncheon complemented by four of the estate’s wines.
Walk off your meal with a visit to the underground cellars and the winery’s grounds.

Description

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is proud to partner with Food & Wine Trails, America’s foremost culinary travel company, in the offering of this tour. F&WT tours are always kept intimate and visit sites not typically offered by mainstream travel suppliers. Their tours are always led by a knowledgeable, English-speaking sommelier, wine or food expert, cooking instructor or chef, who enjoys introducing visitors to some of the best and most authentic food and wine of their region.

Indulge in the wine and food of the Mount Etna region alongside a charming, local sommelier who will gladly share their passion for the treasures found in this corner of Italy. In Taormina, which perches on a rocky terrace high above the Ionian Sea, enjoy a guided walking tour past landmarks including the exquisite 15th century Palazzo Corvaja, the bustling Corso Umberto and the marvelous 3rd-century BC Greek theater. You’ll appreciate time on your own to sit in an inviting café or further explore the town’s palaces, squares, staircases, and small side alleys.

Learn from your sommelier guide that the Mount Etna appellation is a surging wine region, with ample praise heaped on its vintages by Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Food & Wine magazines. Upon arrival at the cellar doors of the venerable Barone di Villagrande estate, you’ll receive a warm welcome from a member of the Nicolosi family. You’ll hear the Nicolosis have been making wine on the fertile slopes of Mount Etna for ten generations. Savor a four-course Sicilian lunch paired with four Villagrande wines followed by a tour of the estate grounds and underground wine cellar, a fitting finale to your palate-pleasing adventure.

Helpful Hints

Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Disclaimer:

This tour includes over three hours of walking, plus any additional walking at the guest’s discretion during free time. There will be steep inclines and uneven surfaces to negotiate. The tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair and is not considered suitable for guests with mobility concerns. Given a set meal is served on this excursion, guests with any dietary restrictions should advise the Destination Services Desk a minimum of 48 hours prior to tour. Participants must be at least 21 years of age to be served alcoholic beverages. If this tour is cancelled within 3 days of arrival in the excursion port, there will be a one-hundred percent cancellation fee charged to the guest’s shipboard account.

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