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Explore the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

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Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Skip the lines to the Hall of Mirrors with a friendly English speaking guide and roundtrip transport

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Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris

Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms, Creation of Man, and St. Peter's Basilica

St Peter’s Basilica On Your Own

Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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Enjoy a premium and exclusive tour of the Raphael Rooms, St.Peter's Basilica, and more!

Semi-Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

Get to know Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, and Napoleon's Coronation like never before

Secrets of the Louvre Museum Tour with Mona Lisa

Explore St. Mark's Square's most iconic attractions with skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide

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Skip the line to explore the creepy underground world of Roman tombs then visit the Mouth of Truth

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Escape the crowds and journey through ancient roads and underground tombs alongside an expert guide

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Meet your small group​

Ride Along the Appian Way​ 

Cecilia Metella Mausoleum​ 

Circus of Emperor Maxentius​

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Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine

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Taormina is a gorgeous destination known for beaches, clear blue water, and great food, but what about activities and things to do? If you want a break from the pool and some excitement, you can book a day trip to Mt. Etna (bring a sweater), a cooking class, boat tours, and more.  There are even vineyards nearby! Choose from the below options and book quick as activities sell out in summer months! 

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. South of the Italian Peninsula, the gorgeous island is home to Mount Etna, the most active volcano in Europe. And near Mount Etna sits Taormina, a gorgeous resort town perched on the side of a mountain. When in Italy, visit Sicily (and enjoy the best Sicilian food and wine)!

You want to see it all when you come to Italy, which means you have to plan carefully and maximize that precious vacation time. Whether you want to explore Tuscany, Venice, Rome, or the Amalfi Coast, you'll find the perfect tour for you. We're Italy experts and have cultivated years of relationships at the top sites. What does that mean for you? You'll enjoy skip-the-line entry and exclusive access to restricted areas at top monuments like the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.

Visit a local market and learn the secrets to making a traditional, 3-course Sicilian meal 

At the Porta Messina Arch in Taormina, meet your friendly, professional chef along. From here, your chef will guide you through the town’s local market, where you’ll help choose the freshest, seasonal ingredients to make your decadent, 3-course meal. Once you’ve acquired all you need to complete your menu, follow your animated chef to a nearby Sicilian restaurant. After a quick coffee break, learn about what makes Sicilian produce so special and begin creating your feast. Your skillful chef will lead you through the steps of making fresh pasta from scratch, cooking delicious vegetables, and searing meat and fish to perfection.Join the rest of your group for a luxurious lunch, feasting on your homemade creations while enjoying local wine. 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Join the rest of your foodie-friends at the table and dig into your incredible, 3-course meal. Cheers with a glass of local wine as you savor the delectable flavors of each bite. To commemorate your hard work and newfound culinary skills, after lunch you’ll receive an official certificate for completing the course, along with your very own apron to take home!

Tour Overview

Local, professional chef 

Guided visit to local food market 

All ingredients and tools included

Step-by-step instruction for making authentic, 3-course meal 

Group size of max 15 people 

Delicious 3-course meal with local wine 

Receive official certificate and apron  

What's included

Learn to cook a traditional Sicilian meal​

Your class starts at a town market where your guide will teach you about local ingredients​

Market fresh ingredients

You'll have a chance to speak with the people who help to keep this market running!​

Meet local vendors

Your guide will give step-by-step instructions to make the perfect pasta dough​

Learn to make fresh pasta

This particular type of pasta has been beloved in the region for generations​

Sicilian maccheroni

Itinerary

Guided By A Local Chef, Visit The Market To Grab Ingredients Before Heading To A Restaurant To Learn The Sicilian Way To Cook Pasta, Vegetable, Fish, & Meat.

Looking for an authentic, culinary experience while you’re in Sicily? Then join this unforgettable class, where a master Sicilian chef will guide you through a local market, where you’ll choose fresh ingredients to create your own 3-course, traditional Sicilian meal. Your skillful chef will teach you the secrets to making pasta from scratch, show you the traditional way to use vegetables, and explain the absolute best way to cook fish and meat. Top it all off with a glass of local wine!