Sicily Tour In Organic Farm Holidays
An itinerary in complete freedom discovering the most beautiful places in Sicily
(15 days/14 nights)A fascinating tour to be organized according to your rhythms and tastes, through artistic cities and natural reserves of enchanting beauty. We have selected 6 prestigious organic farm holidays where it is possible to live the traditions of Sicilian country life, taste the typical products of local gastronomy, rediscovering ancient receipts. Days 1 - 3 : Organic Farm holidays "Baglio Pocoroba" - Segesta area Il Baglio Pocoroba is a 19 th Century fortified farmhouse which has recently been fully refurbished. The Baglio is unique in its proximity to the archaeological park of Segesta and its easy access to the whole of western Sicily. The comfortable air conditioned rooms and flats, the swimming-pool, the estate is surrounding vineyards, orchards and ponds, the small museum of peasant culture, and the magnificent views all make the Baglio a really lovely place to stay.
Recommended excursions
- The amasing Archeological Park of Segesta
- Alcamo and its castle
Beaches and Natural reserves:
- Zingaro Natural Reserve
- Scopello and the sea of the Gulf of Castellammare del Golfo
Days 3 - 6 : Farm holidays "Vultaggio" - Guarrato (Trapani area)Located at 90 mts above sea level, surrounded by an extensive citrus orchard, by the light green of our olive yard and vineyard, on the top of a pleasant hill that faces the west coast of Sicily, the best place to enjoy the sunset with in the background the Egadi's islands.
Misiliscemi is the name of the place where the Agriturismo Vultaggio stays, its Arabic ethimology manzil al escemmu means : "high place where water flows", it underlines the fine beauty of this countryside. A swimming pool is available for the guests. Also, everyone willing to enjoy a relaxing hydro-massage or massage can visit the new "wellness" centre at the farm (services at the wellness centre to be booked and paid on the spot).
Recommended excursions:
- Egadi islands
- The city centre of Trapani
- The Normans Towers along the coast
- Trapani 's saltpans with its windmills
- Erice
Beaches and Natural Reserves:
- The Stagnone Natural Reserve
- The ile of Mozia and its archeological museum
- Capo Lilibeo, the furthest western point in Sicily
Days 6 - 8 : Farm holidays "Case di Latomie" - CastelvetranoOur country house accommodation is located in an area cultivated with citruses and olives, extending for 50 hectares and dipped in a zone of great historical and artistic interest, including the archaeological park of Selinunte, which enables you to experience the beauty of the province of Trapani and south western Sicily. A swimming pool is available for the guests. The farm produces olive oil, wine and marmalades. .
Recommended excursions:
- The Archeological Park of Selinunte (only 7 Km from the farm)
- The Florio wine factory in Marsala (visits from Monday to Friday 09h00-18h00 and Saturdays 09h00 - 13h00; Tel: 0039 (0)923 781306/ 0039 (0)923 781317)
- Castelvetrano
- Cusa quarries
- Marsala
Beaches and natural reserves:
- Belice estuary
Days 8 - 10 : Farm Holidays "Gigliotto" - Piazza Armerina (Enna) This old farm is surrounded by an expanse of prickly pears and sits on the summit of a hill between Caltagirone and Piazza Armerina. Attentive and elegant reconstruction has allowed incomparable views from all the rooms. The restaurant is set into an antique olive press and the cuisine offered by Elio uses as much as possible the produce of the farm. Just 800 meters from the farm is a riding school where horse riding can be arranged. Swimming pool available for the guests.
Recommended excursions:
- The "Villa del Casale" (ancient Greek countryside dimeur with original mosaics)
- Caltagirone, known for its ceramics tradition.
Days 10 - 13 : Farm Holidays "Arangio" - Noto (Syracuse)The farm holidays is an ancient millstone, recently refurbished. Very elegant and very well kept Agriturismo Vendicari has a swimming pool and en-suite rooms. Each room is equipped with television, air conditioning system and parquet floor. The dining room has a view over the swimming pool and the garden that surrounds it. Also, the farm holidays shows a nice and cosy coffee-bar to rest and taste local drinks. The Natural Reserve of Vendicari, known for being a stop in the migratory route of the birds and for its beautiful, long and preserved sandy beach, can be reached on foot from the farm, being 300 mt far.
The surrounding area is rich in places of interest both from the archaeological and natural point of view. Siracusa area, known for the Greek ruins and its archaeological park, and Ragusa area included in the UNESCO world heritage. The Hibleian plateau presents many natural reserves with lakes and rivers, ideal for daily excursion to discover an unpolluted environment.
Recommended excursions:
- Siracusa and its archaeological Park
- Palazzolo Acreide with its small but well preserved Greek theatre
- Noto, Modica, Ragusa Ibla with their wonderful baroque churches and buildings
Beaches and Natural Reserves:
- Vendicari (coastal oasis inhabited by migrant birds), just in front of the agriturismo
- Cavagrande (a canyon of 450 meters with small lakes and waterfalls)
- Pantalica with its prehistoric necropolis
- Marina di Noto with a wonderful sandy beach
Days 13 - 15: Farm Holidays "Parco Statella" - Randazzo (CATANIA) This ancient house is completely built with lavic stone. From here you can enjoy an enchanting view of Etna. The farm house has been refurbished by the owners with great care. The restaurant is well known for its mushrooms based dishes. You can take walks or play bowls, football and volleyball in a nice park close to the farm. The farm house, among the Park of Etna, the Park of Nebrodi and the Alcantara Valley, is a very good starting point for excursions on foot, by mountain bike or by horses.
Recommended excursions:
- Catania
- Taormina
- Randazzo
Beaches and Natural reserves:
- Mt Etna Natural Park
- Alcantara Gorges (Natural Canyon)
- Taormina and Giardini Naxos resort
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Accommodation: Farm Holidays in twin or double room
Price per Person:
- From October to May
- Bed & Breakfast € 945,00
- Half Board € 1265,00
- From June to September
- Bed & Breakfast € 1045,00
- Half Board € 1365,00
Included:
- 14 nights in farm holidays
- Car Rental Cat C (i.e. Renault Clio)
Not Included:
- Flight
- medical insurance
- drinks and personal items
Car Rental:
- Unlimited mileage
- All kind of Insurances
- VAT
- It is needed to show a credit card at the moment of pick-up as a guarantee
- Please at your departure leave the car within the same time you receive it, any extra time will be charged on the credit card provided upon arrival
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