THE WHITE LOTUS SICILY EXPERIENCE

Checking Into Cinematic Luxury Over the Sea

Private transfer from Catania Airport to your iconic luxury hotel in Taormina, famously featured on screen. Settle into your room overlooking the sea and Mount Etna. Evening orientation walk along Corso Umberto, ending at the ancient Greek Theater. Welcome Sicilian dinner. Overnight in Taormina.

Swimming at Isola Bella and Dining on Fresh Seafood on Board

Breakfast. Board your private luxury yacht at the harbor. Cruise along the dramatic coastline, dropping anchor at the Isola Bella marine reserve for a swim in the turquoise waters. Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared on board by a private chef, featuring fresh sea urchin pasta and chilled Etna Bianco wine. Return to port for an evening at leisure. Overnight.

A 4x4 Jeep Off-Road Expedition and High-Altitude Tastings

Breakfast. Meet your private volcanologist and board a 4x4 luxury Jeep to ascend the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. Explore ancient craters and lava tubes. Afterward, visit an exclusive, historic winery located on the volcanic terraces for a multi-course lunch paired with rare, mineral-rich Etna Rosso DOC wines. Return to Taormina. Overnight.

Sipping Granita at Bar Vitelli and an Afternoon of High-End Shopping

Breakfast. Take a short morning excursion to the nearby medieval hilltop village of Savoca. Sit at the historic Bar Vitelli to enjoy a fresh lemon granita and learn about Sicily’s rich cinematic history. Return to Taormina for a free afternoon dedicated to poolside relaxation or luxury shopping. Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Overnight.

Exploring White Limestone Alleys and the Fountain of Arethusa

Breakfast and check-out. Drive south to Siracusa. Join your heritage guide to explore the Neapolis archaeological park (including the Greek Theater and the Ear of Dionysius). Cross the bridge to Ortigia, the island historic heart. Stroll past white limestone Baroque palaces. Check-in to your Noto Valley resort. Dinner and overnight.

Meeting Real Nobility Inside a Golden-Hued UNESCO Jewel

Breakfast. Visit Noto, a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque architecture built from golden local stone that glows in the sun. Walk past the grand Cathedral. Enjoy an exclusive, private invitation inside a historic 18th-century Palazzo, where the resident Duke or Countess will guide you through frescoed ballrooms, followed by an elegant private lunch. Free evening. Overnight.

Sun-Baked Arab Squares, Tuna Traditions, and a Final Toast

Breakfast. Visit Marzamemi, an incredibly photogenic historic fishing village built around an ancient Arab Tonnara (tuna processing plant). Explore its colorful open-air square. Return to the resort for relaxation. In the evening, gather for a grand farewell feast celebration featuring traditional Sicilian dishes (Caponata, Cannoli) and live folk music under the stars. Overnight.

Arrivederci Italia!

Breakfast at the resort. Check-out and private transfer back to Catania Fontanarossa Airport for your departure flight, bringing home the glamorous essence of Sicily.