MODICA & DONNAFUGATA CASTLE Vist of a sumptuous noble castle built at the end of 19th century. The abode overhung the possessions of the rich family Arezzo De Spuches. Transfer time 15min from the hotel. Later transfer to Modica baroque heritage visit and CHOCOLATE TASTING by one of the most ancient chocolate pastry (1880) where it s still used the ancient cold production recipe. Sense of Taste VALLE DELL ACATE covers 100 hectares where the unspoiled nature, the rows of grapes that embroider the slopes and clay soil reflections recreate a true natural paradise that dominate il vecchio Palmento and la Dispensa. The impressive stone architecture evokes the ancient rural world, reviving, in an atmosphere where time seems to stand still, the way in which once made the wine. Possibility of Winetasting, lunch and dinners. Transfer time 30 minutes from the Hotel OIL TASTING & DINNER IN COUNTRYSIDE VILLA Located in the Iblea countryside, there is an old 17th-18th century villa surrounded by century old olive trees from which a famous and awards-winner oil is obtained that you will taste with simple and tasty rustic dishes. The main dish is Chiaramontana Chicken. Possibility to have lunch, dinner private party there. Max 35/40 pax, transfer time 45min from the Hotel.
Sense of Smell GREENHOUSE IN SCICLI GREENHOUSE IN SCICLI A unique company in Sicily offers visitors an exclusive scent tour through more than 150 varieties of herbs, in search of fragrances from all around the world. At the end of the visit a tasting of dishes with herbs will give the palate an unforgettable memory. Transfer time 20 min from the Hotel
Sense of Hearing IBLA : PRIVATE CONCERT IBLA : PRIVATE CONCERT After walking between the alleyways of Ragusa Ibla s fascinating historical centre, full of churches and baroque art residences, you can have a Private concert at Donnafugata Theater, one of Italy s most beautiful historical theatres inside Donnafugata Palace. The little theater ( 300 sq mt ) built in the first half of the 19th century, counts just 95 seats ; it s a meeting place for the owner s personal use Baron Corrado Arezzo of Donnafugata that used to host artists and organize recreational events for the pleasure of friends and relatives. This is a perfect place where have a special entertainment like a soprano and tenore concert evocating Giuseppe Verdi or a jazz concert before having dinner in the Vicky and Costanza private palace rooms.
Sense of Sight IRMINIO RIVER VALLEY SAFARI IRMINIO RIVER VALLEY SAFARI A full day adventure tour in jeep 4x4 passing by a river, a vineyard valley with breathtaking view on a lake where it s possible to have lunch. Transfer time to reach the valley it s 40 min drive with the possibility to visit before Scicli and a farm house where it s possible to taste the donkey milk from the donkey breeding and the ragusano dop cheese.
Sense of Touch NOTO Experience the Pece Stone touch in Ragusa Province that has been rebuild after the 600 earthquake where 60.000 people died, in baroque style a particular baroque called barocco ragusano so rich in elements and stone contrast due to the fact that after the disaster the villages need to attract people, that s why they were rebuild with important decorations WINETASTING UNDER BAROQUE BALCONIES WINETASTING UNDER BAROQUE BALCONIES Introduced by the nephew of Modica family famous for his 7 bothers from the Modica family married with 7 spouses from the Nicolaci family, one of the most powerful family of eastern Sicily. The 5 wines will be accompanied by local dishes under the most beautiful baroque balconies of of the world : Nicolaci Palcace in Noto. The winery has interior in case of bad weather and there is also the opportunity to visit the museum dedicated to the founder for a full-immersion in the city's history. Transfer time 1hr. 30 from the Hotel. Noto is a full day tour 1hr 30 transfer from the Hotel or on the way to/from Catania airport