Friday, Oct. 23: Arrival Day and Welcome Dinner at Cottanera Winery

Check in to Dimora Cottanera, a new luxury property set among the vines of Cottanera Winery. Our group will meet for a welcome wine tasting dinner experience featuring curated recipes sourced from the cherished Cottanera family cookbook. A flavorful narrative that intertwines tradition, history and the finest Sicilian gastronomy!

Saturday, Oct. 24: Mount Etna Jeep Tour and & Tascante Winery Visit 

Explore Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe via a jeep tour. After the exciting ascent and visit of Etna, our guide will take us to one of Etna’s world-class wineries, Tascante, set on the hills of the volcano, followed by a wine pairing lunch. Afterwards we will relax at the hotel, and enjoy a farewell dinner at the Cottanera’s estate inside their palmento, an ancient mill used to crush grapes and gather the must to be placed in tanks for fermentation.

Sunday, Oct. 25: Travel Morning, Winery Tour and Pairing Dinner

We will check out of Dimora Cottanera and begin a scenic transfer by luxury motor coach along the foothills of Mt. Etna. Before reaching Tenuta Regaleali, where we will be staying for 2 nights, we will stop for lunch at one of Sicily’s most important wineries, Benanti. We will then journey – 2 hours – to the famous estate of the Tasca d’Almerita family, in the town of Tenuta Regaleali located in the center of Sicily. The Tasca family will host us at the historic estate where we can hike among the vines, bike, follow a cooking class, or simply relax. Dinner will be in the elegant dining room, just for us!

Monday, Oct. 26

We will spend the day enjoying the famous estate of the Tasca d’Almerita family in Tenuta Regaleali, including a wine tasting with the winemaker before indulging in a Sicilian feast for dinner.

Tuesday, Oct. 27: Walking Tour of the Valley of the Temples, Private Picnic at Diodoro’s Garden

We will check out of Tenuta Regaleali and head to the western Sicilian town of Agrigento, and then on to Menfi for our final stay at La Foresteria Planeta. In Agrigento we will join a local expert guide to explore the best Greek ruins in the world, the Valle dei Templi. Inside the Archaeological Park – in Diodoro’s Garden – we will enjoy a typical Sicilian picnic in an olive and lemon grove. Then on to La Foresteria Planeta to relax or soak in the infinity pool that lies between green vineyards and cool olive trees. Later in the evening La Foresteria Planeta Estate will host a beautiful dinner at the winery.

Wednesday, Oct. 28: Cooking Class

After breakfast, get ready for a Sicilian cooking class! We will be working in small groups and will enjoy lunch based on the dishes we create. After lunch, we will visit the Archaeological Park of Selinunte, the largest archaeological park with more ruins and temples than you’ve ever seen. Then on to Donnafugata Contessa Estate for an extraordinary countryside wine tasting and dinner.

Thursday, Oct. 29: From Vineyards to Cannoli: A Journey Through Sallier de La Tour and Piana degli Albanesi 

Begin the day exploring the town of Piana degli Albanesi, where Greek-Byzantine traditions thrive. Witness the craftsmanship of Sicilian artisan jewelry and explore a local bakery steeped in time-honored bread-making rituals. Learn the secrets behind Sicily’s iconic cannoli, crafted with authentic recipes originating from this historic community. We will then be welcomed at the Sallier de La Tour estate. Here lives Costanza, from the noble Tasca d’Almerita family, immersed in an extremely authentic rural environment, who will welcome you in her small Sicilian kitchen for a delicious lunch and refined wine tasting! Return to Planeta Foresteria in the afternoon to relax and enjoy our final feast prepared by Chef Angelo Pumilia – pairing wines from Planeta’s portfolio.

Friday, October 30, 2026: Departure Day