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Getting involved in local cuisine and learning how to whip up those mouth-watering dishes is a great experience, especially in Sicily where food plays such a fundamental role. Hone your cooking skills and learn new recipes in the comfort of your own villa. A fabulous home-made Sicilian feast then follows!

Get to your villa with ease and peace of mind with a private airport transfer. Your own private driver will be waiting for you at the airport, ready to whisk you and your party to your Villatravellers villa. This is a great way to avoid car rental queues and the stress of finding your way to the villa. Enjoy a carefree and comfortable journey to your villa with a private transfer.

Indulging in the local food is a highlight of any holiday in Sicily and staying in a villa presents the perfect opportunity for some leisurely browsing amongst market stalls, experimenting with local ingredients and al fresco poolside meals. In the comfort of your own villa, you can enjoy a great cook service, for either lunch or dinner, either as a one-off, or several times during your stay. This works really well for groups who want to sample the best of Sicilian gastronomy with minimum effort! Showcasing the freshest of seasonal ingredients, the menu features a wide range of simple but delicious dishes including local specialities.

An authentic foodie experience in the heart of Palermo! Guided by real Sicilian Mammas, this cooking lesson enables you to meet local people and learn to cook some of Sicily's most delicious and iconic dishes. The whole experience is vibrant and fun, and is capped off by a meal of the food you have prepared accompanied by a glass of local wine. How does panelle, arancine, and pasta with prawns and pistachio sound? These are just some of the delicious dishes that you might learn to prepare! This cookery class is a unique way to get to know the secrets of Sicilian cuisine.

Get to know the local vendors, soak up the bustling street atmosphere and be guided through everything you see and taste by your local Palermo guide. Palermo, the vibrant Capo and Vucciria markets, the locals, and of course the food are the stars of the show! You will come across food and flavours you have never tried before so be open and adventurous. Highlights include arancine, panelle, crocché, pani ca' meusa and cannoli! You will also visit traditional taverns and see the fascinating sights the streets of Palermo have to offer.

Discover the Arab-Norman beauty of Palermo and nearby Monreale: two incredible towns full of wonderful buildings. In Palermo highlights include the Cathedral, the impressive Teatro Massimo and the Quattro Canti. You will also soak up the characteristic local sights in the Capo market and the seaside beauty of the tourist port, the Cala. After Palermo, a visit to Monreale with its outstanding Cathedral full of mesmerising mosaics – some of the best in Europe – is the next stop. Meet your driver and tour guide at the meeting point, park your car, and start your adventure!

Visit Cefalù and Castelbuono: two picturesque towns in north Sicily. Experience the beauty of seafront Cefalù, with its charming town centre, sandy beach and incredible cathedral, then drive through scenic mountain roads until you reach hilltop Castelbuono. Found in the Madonie Mountains, the highlight is Ventimiglia castle, dating from the 14th century. There are also fantastic restaurants and a famous panettone factory. Meet your driver and local guide at the meeting point, park your car, and start your adventure!

Explore the unique world of Sicilian wine and find out how the island produces such outstanding wines by participating in wine tasting at one of its superb wineries.

Getting your rental car delivered to your villa is a wonderfully convenient way to organise your transport whilst in Sicily. Take the stress out of arriving at your villa by taking a transfer, then enjoy a rental car straight from your villa's front door! It's a great way to organise your trip, enabling you to explore the beautiful island of Sicily without the stress of the car rental desk at the airport!

Explore north Sicily's beautiful coastline discovering its picturesque bays and deep blue waters under the guidance of a local skipper. Starting out from Cefalù, a lovely fishermen's village, during this trip you will see Sicily's gorgeous northern coast from the comfort of the boat. The trip takes you to some of the area’s most beautiful bays, such as Pollina, Kalura, and Mazzaforno. You’ll fall in love with the coastline’s beauty! There's ample time to swim in the clear waters, or just relax under the sunshine with pleasant sea breezes surrounding you and your friends.