The highlight of any holiday in Sicily is the food and wine with unique flavours and local produce. The fertile land around Mount Etna provides excellent growing conditions for some exceptional wines and with many hotels growing their own produce, you will not be disappointed.
Please note: All our themed tours can be altered to accommodate other places that you would like to include in your itinerary.
Eremo della Giubiliana
4 Nights B&B
Eremo della Giubiliana is a converted 14th century fortress and monastery situated in the Iblean highlands of south east Sicily. Now a boutique style hotel, with rustic-chic guest rooms and suites, guests can savour Sicilian cuisine in the historic surroundings, relax by the pool and savour the far reaching countryside views all the way to the sea, with glimpses of Malta in the distance.
Eremo della Giubiliana is a great choice for those with an interest in historic art and architecture. This original fortress and monastery has been family owned since the 18 th century who have converted it into a boutique style hotel.
It is immersed in rural Sicily, similar to England’s rolling hills with dry stone walls yet, being further south than Tunisia, has an amazing warm all year round climate.
Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges
3 Nights B&B
Situated in the heart of a nursery growing sub-tropical Mediterranean plants, this 18th century farm has been expertly recreated as a boutique hotel offering guests elegant, contemporary guest rooms and suites with an excellent restaurant and pool in an exceptionally tranquil setting between Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.
The hotel has a beautiful setting in a Mediterranean nursery and the guest rooms are beautifully designed and cared for by the hands-on owners, with many personal touches around the hotel.
The friendly staff are very proud of the hotel and are happy to organise day trips or recommend nearby beaches and restaurants to guests who wish to explore the local area.
With Taormina and Etna just a short drive away, the Donna Carmela is an ideal compromise between seclusion and convenience.
ITINERARY: 7 Nights (B&B)
FLIGHTS: (not included) In and out of Catania airport
Approx. 290km
Prices from £705pp including accommodation as stated and a VW Up hire car or similar based on one driver (excludes flights)
For more information contact : res@rufaro.co.za
