Excursions & day trips

Dinner in the Madonie Mountains

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£51.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Printed ticket only

Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Meal included

Do this because

Explore medieval San Mauro Castelverde
Authentic Sicilian cooking experience
Have fun and dance with the locals

What to expect

All vine-covered peaks, thick woodlands and tucked-away villages, the Madonie Mountains are a snapshot of rural Sicilian life. On this tour, you'll explore the medieval village of San Mauro Castelverde before feasting on a typical Sicilian dinner.

San Mauro lies more than 1,000 metres above sea level, so you can look forward to great views over the valleys below. You'll have about an hour to check out the old architecture and browse the little shops, before heading out of town to the Trattoria La Posada. Here, you'll be introduced to some local specialities on a cooking course with Mrs Rosa.

She'll demonstrate three starters, using fresh seasonal ingredients, and you'll get to taste the end product. When you sit down to dinner, you'll enjoy Italian staples like pasta, meat and some great wine too. Then, once you've had your fill of local cuisine, there'll be time for some traditional dancing.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Dinner
Coffee, water, soft drinks and a glass of wine

What to remember

Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with reduced mobility
Wear comfy shoes

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Maggie
From United Kingdom - October 2022

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Everything was first class and very well organised Roberta our guide was very good again and shared a lot of her local knowledge and culture
Michael Mulholland
From United Kingdom - September 2022

Travelled with a group of friends

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

This was the only excursion we done and we are so glad we did. The content was fantastic and the guide was knowledgeable and attentive. Will be doing ...

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