ELEGANT WANDERINGS IN SICILY
SICILIAN AUTUMN & OLIVE HARVEST ON MOUNT ETNA
OCOTBER, 2026
Experience the golden Sicilian autumn in an extraordinary setting. My friend Johanna and I have designed this exclusive trip for you with a lot of love and sensitivity. It is an invitation to immerse yourself in a world full of sensual pleasures, joie de vivre, and impressive moments.
Stylish comfort awaits you at the 5-star hotel, where a sparkling champagne breakfast will get your day off to a relaxed start. Be inspired by breathtaking nature and picturesque mountain villages and towns. A personal helicopter flight over the majestic Mount Etna offers you unforgettable views of the volcano, while beautiful Italian fashion trends will make women's hearts beat faster.After harvesting the fruits of the olive tree, we will enjoy a culinary catering experience together with regional delicacies. Another highlight is a visit to the idyllic vineyard with a tasting of various wines from the Etna region. A concert, either in the breathtaking setting of the Teatro Greco in Taormina or in the elegant opera house of Catania, will transport you to glamorous Sicily.
This trip is a feast for your senses, an intense experience of colors, scents, and adventures, of Mediterranean joie de vivre and warmth. We will provide you with personalized support on this trip, and unforgettable days are guaranteed.
Ready for a special kind of gourmet, discovery, and pleasure trip?
Let's make the Sicilian autumn of 2026 unforgettable together!
PHOTO GALLERY
SERVICES & PRICES
Included
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5Transfers and admissions as part of the trip
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Catering in the garden of a private villa
Our Hotels
Our accommodation is the stylish and family-friendly 5-star Hotel Villa Neri or the associated Case Arrigo. I am happy to help with booking/reservations. With our booking code, you will receive a special price for your stay.
TRAVEL PROGRAM
01.
Arrival at Mount Etna
Arrival at the beautiful 5-star accommodation at Villa Neri. Check-in. Opportunity to swim or visit the spa.
Followed by aperitifs and dinner in a convivial atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.
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Lava Landscapes on Mount Etna
Our route takes us through small, charming mountain villages to long-extinct craters at an altitude of around 1650 m. We experience the flora and fauna of the volcano's diverse lava landscapes. Weather permitting, we set off on a sunset tour of Mount Etna at an altitude of 2900 m.
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Mountain landscape and Etna wines
Our journey takes us to the autumnal Nebrodi Mountains. We explore Sicilian Stonehenge and enjoy refreshments in a very rustic setting in the Sicilian hinterland.
We end the day with a wine tasting at a family-run winery.
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Olive harvest and garden party
Today, work clothes are the order of the day. After breakfast, Nino and Roberto introduce us to the secrets of olive harvesting. Together, we pick the colorful fruits of the olive tree or collect chestnuts and enjoy experiencing nature together. After the work is done, we refuel at the buffet with Sicilian specialties.
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Time to relax and enjoy
Today is a day for relaxation: a massage at the hotel spa, a dip in the pool or the sea, a round of golf with a view of the volcano...
Dinner in an elegant, rustic atmosphere in Linguaglossa.
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Catania or Mount Etna from above
Today we head to colorful Catania. We visit the famous fish market and marvel at Sicilian Baroque architecture. We spend the afternoon shopping or on an adventure helicopter flight over the volcanic craters.
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A day for the senses
We will spend the morning on an optional excursion in the surrounding area.
In the evening, we will attend a cultural event in Taormina or Catania.
08.
Goodbye Sicily
We review the last few days over a champagne breakfast at Villa Neri. Then it's time to say goodbye to each other and to Sicily. Arrivederci e a presto!
HIGHLIGHTS & IMPORTANT FACTS
Highlights
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Stay in the stylish surroundings of Villa Neri or Case Arrigo.
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Visit the famous fish market in Catania.
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Helicopter flight over the craters of the volcano.
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Olive harvest and catering in the garden of a magnificent villa.
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Evening event in Taormina or Catania.
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Spa, golf, and swimming in the beautiful pool or in the sea
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Enjoying the local cuisine and Etna wines
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Walking in the lava landscape in the Etna Regional Park
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Trip to the mountain villages on Etna
Important to know
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f the minimum number of participants is not reached, I reserve the right to cancel the trip up to 28 days before departure.
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The payment and cancellation conditions according to the travel terms and conditions apply.
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I recommend taking out travel cancellation or annulment insurance, which will cover a local hospital stay and the cost of returning home in the event of an emergency.
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Camera and luggage insurance are also recommended
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I reserve the right to adjust the exact daily program at short notice on site in order to be able to respond as best as possible to the respective weather and lighting conditions.
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Before the trip begins, I set up a WhatsApp or Telegram chat with all participants to ensure quick communication and coordination with the participants.
