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October 8-15, 2023

Sicily: Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, and Piedmont, Italy

Dazzling, sunny Sicily is a crossroads of Mediterranean influence: Italian, Spanish, Arab, French. Oldways and The Feedfeed took travelers beyond the tourist attractions to enjoy a true Sicilian experience. We were joined by Chef John daSilva of Chickadee Restaurant in Boston, who helped us experience this tour through the eyes of a chef!

Trip Highlights:

Chef Host:  John DaSilva, Chickadee Restaurant, Boston, MA

Co-Host:  Lauren Locke and Chloe Peters, FeedFeed

  • A street food tour of Palermo
  • Cooking demonstrations (and recipes to take home!) from Chef John DaSilva
  • A special presentation by culinary historian and cookbook author Mary Taylor Simeti
  • A guided visit to Mosaics at Monreale
  • Tour of Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, along with lunch in the Kolymbethra Garden and an olive oil tasting by Giuseppe Taibi of Olio Taibi
  • Private tours at wineries, olive oil producers, chocolate makers, cheesemakers, and food markets
  • Chef-led tour of the Ortigia market and a group class in making arancino with Chef Maurizio Moceo
  • Many fabulous & authentic Sicilian group meals, and free time to eat and shop on your own
  • A group of fellow food lovers to get acquainted with – many of our travelers have made lifelong friends on our trips!

For More Information

For additional questions, please reach out to [email protected] or contact Abby Sloane at  617-896-4875.

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