My Sicily Experience The best way to experience Sicily is to live like the locals. When staying at a villa or at an apartment, you can walk in the

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2 My Sicily Experience The best way to experience Sicily is to live like the locals. When staying at a villa or at an apartment, you can walk in the village, go shopping at the local market, and enjoy the places lived by natives. You will live like a local and this will deepen your understanding of the Sicilian traditions. You can experience Sicilian lifestyle taking part in a cooking class, walking in the vineyards of Mt. Etna together with a wine producer, visit the most attractive locations, 7 of those are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, leaded by a local guide, attending traditional festivals and cultural events. At the end of your holiday your soul will be enriched by an unforgettable experience.

3 Our proposal Sunset Etna If you choose the Sunset excursion your experience to discover the Volcano begins when we come to pick you up. Our guides will lead you through antique villages full of history and tradition, the old streets will soon leave their way to the characteristic paths in the rich woods of the beautiful Parco dell Etna to gradually assist to the power of the Volcano and the deep changes which is able to make on the surrounding landscape. Etna Half Day The Tour starts with a magnificent walk on the edge of extinct craters. Afterwards, equipped with strings, torches and helmets you will visit a lava cave and back on the 4WD you will climb up an ancient lava flow in order to reach one of the most breathtaking sceneries that Mt Etna gives us, such as the renowned Valle del Bove. Etna 3340 Mt The excursion starts from Piano Provenzana where you will witness the unique landscape of the black lava. The Unimog 4X4 bus will drop us to the altitude of mt from this point we will continue the ascent take a walk accompanied by a Volcanologist Guide that will lead us up to the summit, at an altitude of mt to reach and discover one of the four main craters. From this height you will enjoy an amazing view of Sicily that you will never forget. Etna & Alcantara Option 1 The Tour starts with a magnificent walk on the edge of extinct craters. Afterwards, you will visit a lava cave and back on the 4WD you will climb up an ancient lava flow in order to reach Valle del Bove one of the most breathtaking sceneries that Mt Etna gives us. For lunch we will enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch (full menu, drinks and Etna wines included) After lunch, your adventure will carry on discovering the wonderful Alcantara Gorges a basaltic lava stone natural canyon, shaped by the running water of the icy Alcantara river. tna Tours Etna Full Day The first part of the tour is the same as Half Day tour the previous one. For lunch we will enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch (full menu, drinks included) and excellent Etna wines. After lunch, our adventure will carry on to discover some unique volcanic phenomena like the so called Dagala (a piece of land surrounded by solidified lava) and the 2002 Volcanic Fracture where we can witness the exact point where the lava flow started. Etna 3000 Mt The Tour going up to the quote of 3000mt, to be amazed at a unique panorama. Afterwards you will walk on the edge of extinct craters. Then, equipped with strings, torches and helmets you will visit a lava cave. For lunch we will enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch (full menu, drinks and Etna wines included). Back on the 4WD, your adventure will carry on climbing up an ancient lava flow Valle del Bove, the most breathtaking sceneries of the Etna. Etna & Alcantara Option 2 Gurne The Tour starts same as the option 1. After lunch let us lead you through the ruins of the ancient Arab and Norman dominations, then we ll cross a small hydroelectric plant reaching Ciappa Mill one of the first electric source of the area, dated 800 AD. From this site we will follow an easy path along the river Alcantara reaching the Gurne, 16 small lakes carved out by the river flow into the rocks, creating a unique scenery. Etna & Alcantara Option 3 Cuba & Mojo The Tour starts same as the option 1. After lunch the tour starts with a visit to the Alcantara Small Gorges carved out by the river flow into the basaltic rocks. Then we will visit an ancient tannery, dated 1200 AD, and two rare Byzantine Cuba Church. The visit will end with an easy walk on the paths of Mt Mojo, a peculiar old crater that is not part of Mount Etna, from the top you will appreciate a stunning view of the Alcantara Valley.

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5 ood & Wine Our proposal Etna wine tasting We re proposing you a wine-sensory journey of excellence around Mt. Etna. The experienced wine-lover as well as the neophyte will discover in our tour wines and the terroir of the Etna. Experience the Etna wine region directly under your feet, walking in the vineyards together with a wine producer sharing the secrets of this remarkable land of wines, inside your eyes, looking at the magnificent scenery of the Volcano, and in all of your senses, tasting the deep aroma of Etna red and white wines which are the authentic expression of this amazing area. A carnet full of possibilities where wine is always the protagonist and where it is possible to combine a selection of local products with wines meeting your requests. Cooking Class We offers hands-on cooking classes and interactive show cooking focused on Sicilian cuisine, between traditional food, baroque cuisine and traditional pastries. Activities are set in our exclusive venues, supported by a food storyteller and followed by lunch (or dinner) and wine tasting. Cuisine is an unusual and pleasant key of access to discover different places, from the most sophisticated to the most authentic. That s why our cooking experiences take place in our prestigious properties. But we have not forgotten the most authentic expressions of the territory, the popular ones, with their places and traditions. Our Cooking class are a journey into Sicily through the experience of cooking and the pleasure of good food and wine.

6 OAT Tours Our ROUTES Enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea by chartering luxury sailing or motor yachts with crew. We ll help you by personalized itineraries to satisfy all your expectations. We believe that Sicily has an inestimable patrimony to impress your imagination. Travel to Sicily means to cross the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. We would like to unveil this fantastic territory offering you customized private cruises on luxurious yachts, sailing boats and vintage gulet.

7 Our ROUTES OAT Tours Tour Taormina Bays We start navigating on the large Bay of Spisone characterized by long sandy beach with small coastal villages. Then you ll be surprised by Isola Bella s lush vegetation and the Grotta Azzurra brilliant blue water, in this area the snorkeling is really interesting. Finally we approach to the large Bay of Giardini Naxos which closes with the Capo Taormina creating a wonderful natural pool where we stop for a relaxing swimming time with the awesome front view on Mount Etna. Tour Taormina and Acitrezza Boarding: Port of Giardini Naxos Full Day Timing am pm. We board with typical small boats on our motor yacht to navigate through south direction. Along the stunning landscape of Mount Etna with dark and rocky cricks of lava. We stop in Capomulini a charming fisherman village beside the Marine Protected area of Acitrezza and the Faraglioni. Lunch time will be a delightful experience with typical Sicilian cuisine. After lunch we will tour up to Acicastello and then back to Taormina to explore Isola Bella and the Blue Grotta. Last stop on the bay of Capotaormina. Day Tour Lipari And Volcano* The first tour stop is Vulcano with overlook on Grotta del Cavallo and typical Faraglioni. After we continue navigating to Lipari. They can onboard for a tour of the village and we can reserve a table for lunch to enjoy a typical Sicilian menu in one of the renewed local restaurants. After lunch back on board to complete the tour of Lipari with the charming Pumice stone quarry and stop on the typical bays for a last swimming time. Return to Portorosa at and transfer back to home. Day Tour Panarea And Stromboli* The day begins with a welcome drink. We navigate along the Islands of Volcano, Lipari to reach finally Panarea and stop in Lisca Bianca bay to enjoy the beautiful nature of this island have a relaxing swim, snorkel and land for lunch in typical local restaurant. After lunch we continue to Stromboli where we will stop in front of Sciara del Fuoco to admire the explosions of the volcano. We cannot miss also a tour of Basiluzzo a rock standing in the middle of the sea. Return to Portorosa at and transfer back to home. *Boarding Port of Portorosa (ME). This port is 1h30 far from Taormina by Highway Timing: Pick up Home at then transfer and departure by yacht at 10.00

8 OAT Tours Our ROUTES Fisherman Boat Tours Welcome to Taormina in the charming bay of Mazzarò. From here, with comfortable, safe and beautiful fisherman boats, you can make amazing excursions in the Ionian coast. You will discover beautiful caves, including the Grotta Azzurra, passing through the beautiful nature reserve of Isolabella, the tour continues until Capo Taormina bay, where you can have a swim in a breathtaking view point of Etna, Taormina and Naxos bay.

9 Our ROUTES Siracusa - Noto An expert tour guide will reveal you the beauties and the most interesting corners of the cities. After the visit of the archaeological park of Siracusa will move to visit the small island of Ortygia which has a timeless charm. Noto is, quite simply, the apotheosis of Baroque town planning and architecture. Completely destroyed by the terrible 1693 earthquake, it was rebuilt from scratch on a new site, about 10km from the old centre. Duration > about 8 hours Included > transfer and tour guide Catania An expert guide will walk with you throughout the streets of the historical center to discover the Black City so called because most of the monuments and buildings are built of lava stone. The city was born in 728 BC, like a phoenix rising from its own ashes, it was destroyed many times by earthquakes, lava and bombing, that s why today we can admire a great mix of different styles, from the roman buldings until the modern architectures. Duration > about 4 hours Included > transfer, tour guide and sweets tasting ours Here some suggestions designed by ourselves, locals, to better enjoy the Sicily Experience. These are the recommended destinations but we can add more and customize your tour as you like satisfying your wishes. Caltagirone The city has been long famous for the production of pottery, particularly maiolica and terra-cotta wares. An expert tour guide will show you the Pottery Museum, the Scalinata di S.Maria del Monte a staircase with 142 steps decorated with pottery which reveals the styles of different periods, then you will have the opportunity to see a demonstration of pottery in one of the laboratory in the town to understand how this material is worked by local people Duration > about 4 hours Included > transfer and tour guide Taormina Taormina is one of the most popular destinations in Sicily since the 19th century. Wolfgang Von Goethe has dedicated exalting pages to the city in his book entitled Italian Journey. During the early 20th century the town became a colony of expatriate artists, writers and intellectuals. You will discover the beauties of the city which reveals a mixture of architectural styles, emblem of an island dominated by many populations, each of them has left its mark. Taormina is not olnly a city of art and culture, it is also the heart of fashion made in Italy. Our guide will give you all the advices you need to shop. Duration > about 4 hours Included > transfer and tour guide

10 Our ROUTES IKING Pantalica Duration: 4/5 h Route: Natural Reserve of Pantalica Calcinara valley. Difference in level: 400 mt 1312,34 ft Level: medium The territory offers either soft and flat scenarios (highlands) or harsh and vertical canyons, with great diversity of environments: from limestone plateaus to ancient remains of the Iblean volcanism. A narrow strip of hygrophilous riverside forest, which is typical of these areas, occupies the bottom of the valley. The vegetation includes different species of trees such as the Oriental plane, white willows and blacks poplars and you can also find rare or endemic species such as rocky nettle and the white orchid. Vendicari Duration: 7 h Route: Nature reserve of Vendicari: Torre Sveva, Tonnara, Pantano Grande, Pantano Piccolo, calamosche. Difference in level: 0 mt Level: easy A relaxing excursion with wonderful natural landscapes, in places rich of history where you can go bird watching with binoculars and cameras, observe the rare plants of juniper and thyme, enjoy the beach and the warm spring sun with the islet of Vendicari in the background and enjoy the local cuisine. We will reach the wonderful beach of Calamosche, where we will take a little break and a swim - for those who wish to - in the crystalline waters of the reserve.

11 SERVICES Services Catering for families Amusement parks Archaeological Sites with itineraries for children Farms with educational workshops Events, points of interest, initiatives, activities Tourist guide specializing for Children Transfer Services Babysitting Services Pediatric Service Useful accessories and profiles based on the composition of the family (expectant mothers, infants, children, teenagers) We offer the best solutions to make memorable vacation for you and all your family! We provide to our guests a wide range of profiled and quality services and customized solutions designed for children and families. IDS We support families before, during and after their vacation. Our team is trained to welcome and assist all of your family Welcome Kit (with gadgets for younger guests) Updated information about events, exhibitions and tourist itineraries for kids Information about Family-friendly points Reservation of customized services related to babysitting, guides and transfers for families.

12 SERVICES ANGUAGE ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOLS Learn Italian in Italy Learn Italian in Italy and study Italian in Sicily is your dream? Among many Italian language schools in Italy and many Italian courses, are you looking for study abroad programs and courses of Italian in Sicily? If among a wide choice of Italian language schools in Italy, you want to take an Italian course in Sicily and meanwhile have the chance to explore and experience life in this beautiful island, then you have got the right place. Contact us for further information.

13 ILLAS SERVICES Services The expertise we ve developed over many years has been applied to our tailor-made holidays. If you love the villa or the apartment we offer but would like personalized services for just yourself and partner, family, group of friends, why not use our expertise to arrange your very own tailormade holiday. We supply all the facilities and services that you might need during your stay. Babysitting Beauty Treatments Car Transfers Cook Service Doctor Grocery Home Delivery Helicopter transfers Housekeeping Service LaundryService Personal Shopper Sommelier Service

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