Catania Trip Overview
The Medieval Day is an experience for immersing into an authentic Sicilian scenery off the beaten path. You will visit two small medieval mountain towns, one castle, one convent and will taste Sicilian traditional flavours. The activity has a calm pace and will lead you to a relax and peace, following Franciscan’s rule, Pax et Bonum (Peace and All Good). Silence, great landscape views over the volcano (Mt Etna), the mountains and Alcantara Valley, in a blend of nature and culture, are the highlights of this private tour, rich in history, local culture, and tradition.
• Relaxing atmosphere
• Immersive experience history, culture, art and spirituality
• Traditional food tasting
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Catania, Italy
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Dining Experiences
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What to Expect When Visiting Catania, Sicilia, Italy
The Medieval Day is an experience for immersing into an authentic Sicilian scenery off the beaten path. You will visit two small medieval mountain towns, one castle, one convent and will taste Sicilian traditional flavours. The activity has a calm pace and will lead you to a relax and peace, following Franciscan’s rule, Pax et Bonum (Peace and All Good). Silence, great landscape views over the volcano (Mt Etna), the mountains and Alcantara Valley, in a blend of nature and culture, are the highlights of this private tour, rich in history, local culture, and tradition.
• Relaxing atmosphere
• Immersive experience history, culture, art and spirituality
• Traditional food tasting
The Medieval Day is a fantastic combo with the possibility to explore the ancient roots of Sicily off the beaten path. History and spirituality are the highlights of this private tour. According to the option chosen, the activity will include the visit to the medieval Castle of Lauria and to the old Convent of Capuchins, where the friars still live. The Convent hosts an interesting museum of old Sicilian culture and a shop of specialties genuinely produced by the friars (ointments, oils, honey, marmalade, soaps, etc.). A light lunch with paired wine will be included. Private transport is included and pick-up point can be arranged accordingly.
Stop At:
• Castello di Lauria, Via Edoardo Pantano Piazza Lauria, 95012, Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicily Italy
• Convento dei Frati Cappuccini, Francavilla di Sicilia, Sicily Italy
Sample Menu
• Traditional large plate of Sicilian specialties
