Fazio Andiamo Tours Sicily 2021 - Bentleigh Travel Centre

Fazio Andiamo Tours Sicily 2021
BUONGIORNO!
As you may know, my family comes from Sicily. I am going to really miss my annual trip to Sicily this
year and can’t wait to go next year to the beautiful island of my ancestors, ‘Isola Bella’. You should
come with me.
After a lot of research, and some personal experiences, I have put together an itinerary that will
showcase the best that Sicily has to offer. You will get a taste of what Sicily is all about including
gorgeous beaches, live volcanoes, ancient Greek cities, spectacular seafood and amazing wines.
18 September - 25 September 2021
The tour includes all accommodation for 7 nights at the luxurious Villa Cariddi with cooking classes
conducted by Sam. We will also tour Mount Etna, Taormina and Siracusa.
All meals and drinks/alcohol are included. Once you arrive at the villa, you won’t have to worry about a
thing. We’ll look after you.
Beauty therapist, Venera, is an added feature to our tour. She was very popular on last year’s tour
providing facials, massages, reflexology, manicures and pedicures.
THE PRICE PER PERSON IS $3,950.00
I have attached all relevant information for your perusal. If you have any questions or wish to book a
spot, please give me a call!
Ciao
Sam Fazio
0408 329 392
enquiries@andiamotours.com.au

Day 1 – Saturday – 18 September 2021

Arrive the spectacular Villa Cariddi, where you will check-in and settle into your
accommodation for the next seven nights.

Villa Cariddi is located on a clifftop looking over the Strait of Messina to the coast of
Calabria, surrounded by 10 hectares of citrus groves

You will have time to explore the villa grounds, relax and freshen up before welcome
drinks and the Fazio team serving up a traditional Sicilian dinner on the terrace featuring
delicious local
wines.

Day 2 – Sunday – 19 September 2021

In order to acclimatise to the Sicilian way of life, a late breakfast will be served by the
Fazio team.

After breakfast is free time. This is a good opportunity to explore the local towns or go
or enjoy the beautiful surrounding beaches.

The Fazio team will serve lunch upon your return featuring traditional Sicilian dishes
such as; homemade pasta with squid ink, stuffed eggplant and whitebait fritters.

The afternoon can be spent enjoying the picturesque views from the balcony with a
book in hand, swimming in the infinity pool, soaking up the Mediterranean sun or by
enjoying a favourite Italian pastime, having a Siesta.

In the evening, the Fazio team will welcome you to the terrace for gin and tonics before
our cooking class during which you will learn to cook some of Sam’s favourite dishes
from the cookbook.

Day 3 – Monday – 20 September 2021

  On Monday, we will have breakfast and coffee at the Villa
before being collected by our driver to visit Gambino Winery,
one of Mount Etna’s most famous wineries where you will go
 on a tour, followed by a traditional Sicilian lunch and wine
                      tasting of course.

  The fertile volcanic soils in this region support extensive
 agriculture, with vineyards and orchards spread across the
 lower slopes. Etna has become one of Italy's most exciting
                         wine regions.

   Its volcanic soil and distinctive climate create wines with
      intense minerality and effusive flavours. Ambitious
      winemakers from outside the area have joined local
  residents in recent years, drawn by the potential of Etna's
                          fertile slopes.

In the evening, we will return to the villa for pre-dinner drinks
  on the terrace before another cooking masterclass by Sam.

Day 4 – Tuesday – 21 September 2021

Today is a free day! After all the activity from the trip
to Gambino Winery must have left you ready for a pool
day or a trip to the beach, there’s many beautiful
beaches that the team can get you to.

Also another opportunity, if you haven’t already, to book
in with our resident beauty therapist, Venera, for a facial
or massage.

Tuesday night is gnocchi night, Sam will show you how
to make gnocchi from scratch, featuring two sauces.
Traditional Pomodoro and of course the Mushroom and
Gorgonzola.

Day 5 – Wednesday – 22 September 2021

We will have breakfast and coffee at the Villa before being
collected by our driver to the spectacular UNESCO island
of Ortiga in Siracusa.
Siracusa was the most important city of Magna Graecia. It
defeated the mighty Athens in 413 and was home to many a great
Greek, including the inimitable Archimedes.

In Siracusa you will be experiencing the flavours of Sicily during a
cooking class with Alessia. The cooking class will begin at the
Ortigia fresh food market. Here we will buy all the fresh produce
that we will prepare, cook and then eat all together in Alessia’s
very own kitchen.
After all that walking, cooking and eating you will have free time
in the late afternoon to relax, do some shopping or just sit in the
magnificent piazza and enjoy a late afternoon Aperol Spritz.
In the evening, we will return to the villa for pre-dinner drinks on
the terrace before another cooking masterclass by Sam.

Day 6 – Thursday – 23 September 2021

  After a big day of cooking, eating, walking and shopping in Siracusa,
 Thursday will be a free day for a pool day or a trip to the beach. There
       are many beautiful beaches that the team can get you to.
  Thursday is another fantastic opportunity, if you haven’t already, to
    book in with our resident beauty therapist for that last facial or
                  massage before the tour concludes.
After some pre-dinner drinks on the terrace, Sam will conduct a cooking
                                 class.

Day 7 – Friday – 24 September 2021

Tuesday, we will be spending the day in the beautiful seaside town of
Taormina.
Spectacularly perched on the side of a mountain, Taormina is Sicily's most
popular summer destination, a chic resort town beloved of holidaying high-
rollers and visiting celebs. And while the main street is lined with high-end
designer shops, the town remains an achingly beautiful spot with gorgeous
medieval churches, a stunning Greek theatre and sweeping views over the Gulf
of Naxos and Mt Etna.
We will be travelling by boat to Isola Bella and enjoying the spectacular views of
the coastline along the way. We will then head up to the top of the town, where
a guided walking tour has been arranged that includes the ancient Greek
theatre.
Lunch will be served at Granduca, which has arguably the best views in
Taormina.
Friday night will be our final night at Cariddi and what better way to end
our fantastic Sicilian adventure than to frock up and dine out on the terrace at
the villa earing some amazing food and local wine served by the Fazio team.

Day 8 – Saturday – 25 September 2021

Saturday concludes our Sicilian Experience with breakfast being served by the
Fazio team out on the terrace followed by any final packing, if needed.

Secure your booking

   In order to secure your room at Villa Carridi, Andiamo Tours require a
    deposit of $250.00 per person which can be facilitated by Ian Jane at
Bentleigh Travel (please see details below). The balance will be due 60 days
                        prior to the start of the tour.
Please note Bentleigh Travel is able to facilitate payments in person or over
the phone, and can also assist you with any further travel you may wish to
do. However, there is no obligation to use Ian for your travel arrangements
                           other than the tour.
All money is held in trust by Bentleigh Travel as Ian makes all arrangements
      for the tour and has done so brilliantly with all previous tours.
       If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
                                 Sam Fazio
                               0408 329 392

                                  Ian Jane
                              Bentleigh Travel
                     271-275 Centre Road, Bentleigh.
                             Ph (03) 9557 5898
                    Email. ian@bentleightravel.com.au