Experience Sicily Like a Noble Ultimate Insider Travel
Best time to visit: April, May, September, October
Best for: Families, Groups of Friends
Valise is very excited to offer an exclusive travel experience in Sicily blending culture, history, art, wine and food, along with private access to some of the most beautiful interiors in Sicily: palaces, villas, gardens and other locations normally off limits to the general public.
A private journey like no other.
What to expect
Our partner for this trip, who will also accompany you throughout the journey, is a member of the noble Borghese Family, and thus able to literally ‘open doors’ to the homes and collections of his family and friends in the region. A highlight will be a private visit to a relative’s palace in Catania.
During this curated, one-of-a-kind journey, you will experience Sicilian architecture, interiors, history, culture, food & wine from the unique and personal perspective of a person with deep knowledge and family ties to the region.
Exclusive Experiences
A private visit to a noble and elegant palace in Catania, part of the Borghese Family’s holdings.
Visits to two private Villas in Palermo: to view an important art collection in one, and for a garden tour and wine tasting with the owner in another.
Conversation & Cooking – A private cooking class and shared lunch hosted by the owner of a grand Palermo Palazzo.
Walking tour of Palermo’s city center and cultural highlights, including a visit of the “Duomo di Montreale” and an introduction to the “Foods of Palermo” in the bustling and colorful local food markets.
A tour of the archeologically significant Agrigento area, including a visit to the Valle dei Templi and a boat excursion to view the Scala dei Turchi or “Turkish steps”, a dazzling white rock formation, rising from the clear blue sea like giant steps from the water.
Guided visits to Siricusa/Ortygia and Taormina to discover the important historical and archaeological sites.
A visit to the splendid art city of Piazza Armerina, to discover the UNESCO protected mosaics, considered the most beautiful and best preserved of their kind.
A visit to the Baroque and UNESCO protected cities of Noto and Modica, including a tour of the stunning Palazzo Castelluccio in Noto, and an introduction to the artisanal chocolates of Modica.
Three nights in a grand and historic property in Palermo surrounded by period decor.
Five nights at a lovely 13th century property between Catania and Siracusa, formerly an Abbey, offering an historical stay surrounded by exceptional gardens and orchards of fruit trees.
And many other surprises along the way!
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see a side of Sicily not available to the general public.
This trip can be arranged as a customized private experience for families, couples, Honeymooners or groups of friends. Group size limited to 6-10 travelers.