Aeolian Islands Food and Wine Tour

The beautiful Aeolian Islands are a real jewel off the northern coast of Sicily and offer a spectacular backdrop for your stay. You will be accommodated in the exclusive boutique Hotel Signum on Salina, the greenest of the seven islands. If desired, we can organize the transfer from Catania airport to Milazzo, as well as the boat to Salina and the taxi to the hotel. Over dinner in the hotel's excellent restaurant, you will not only get to know your fellow travellers, but also the culinary delicacies of the islands. Enjoy a delicate monkfish salad with a light yogurt-pepper sauce, homemade bucatini with fresh redfish and saffron, or juicy oven-baked grouper with a crust of capers and wild fennel.

Relax and enjoy the journey, knowing that our tour guide will assist you at every moment.

This trip is intended for relaxation and recreation, with plenty of free time to unwind. Enjoy a late breakfast with a sea view, with a large selection of fresh pastries, Sicilian honey and jams, as well as various egg dishes, sausages, and cheese. Strengthened by breakfast, go on a boat tour of the island with the fisherman Antonello. He shows you "his" island from the sea and tells you about local fishing. For lunch, he will prepare a small but delicious meal for you on board. After a break, the renowned chef Martina will give you a cooking course in the hotel restaurant. Together, you will prepare a typical Aeolian menu using local ingredients to enjoy for dinner. This is a great opportunity to experience the culinary side of the island and improve your skills in the kitchen.

Relax and enjoy the journey, knowing that our tour guide will assist you at every moment.

Today, you can look forward to an exciting discovery tour through the picturesque town of Malfa on the green island of Salina. Your first stop takes you to winemaker Francesco Fenech, who, in addition to a typical passito, also presents you with an excellent dry white wine made from the Malvasia grape and a red wine made from Nero d'Avola. Particularly interesting is a passito made from Corinto Nero grapes, considered unique on the Aeolian Islands. Let Francesco explain the secrets of his wines and taste the different varieties over a small lunch. Back at the hotel, you will have some time to relax. Enjoy the idyllic location on the terrace over the sea or in the refreshing pool. The natural spa is also available to you free of charge. In the late afternoon, visit Pollara in the west of the island. Here, you will meet a caper farmer who will show you why Salina is famous for its excellent capers. It is said that the best capers in Italy grow on the island. From the bud to the fruit to the leaves, savory or sweet, the caper plant has a variety of uses on the island. You will discover which caper delicacies are produced on the island and why Slow Food considers the capers from Salina to be particularly worth protecting. Admire the spectacular sunset over the sea before a dinner with traditional island specialties in the restaurant. Enjoy dishes such as pasta with sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts, and raisins, or swordfish roulades, as you end the day comfortably.

After breakfast, you will have some free time before Antonello picks you up from the harbour in Malfa with his boat Stella di Salina. The boat is equipped with plenty of seating, an on-board toilet and freshwater shower, and a sunroof. After stops for swimming, a light meal on board, and a stopover in Panarea, we head to Stromboli. After sunset, you can usually see the regular eruptions of Europe's most active volcano from the boat. A unique experience! After dinner on the boat, return to the hotel late in the evening. Note: The boat trip is not possible in heavy seas. If possible, the program will then be exchanged with another travel day or an alternative program will be offered.

After an eventful day yesterday, enjoy the peace and quiet today on the sun-drenched terrace and by the hotel's refreshing pool. How about a relaxing break in the wonderful nature spa? As our valued guest, you have free entry throughout your stay and can pamper yourself in the midst of the beautiful Salina landscape.

But there are also plenty of options for those looking for a little more action today. Why not go on an individual hike on Salina or visit one of the other breathtaking islands? There are many beautiful places to discover on Salina, from picturesque villages to spectacular viewpoints. Tonight, feel free to explore and dine wherever you'd like. We are always happy to help you with recommendations.

This morning's program includes an excursion that takes you to the other side of the island to Santa Marina. Here you have time for a relaxed stroll and can soak up the local atmosphere. The tour then continues to Lingua, a charming little village with a view of the sea. A culinary highlight awaits you there: in the Ristorante "A Cannata", mother Maria Concetta conjures up some of the best traditional island dishes while her son Santino serves.

After an enjoyable lunch, you will have some free time to stroll through the picturesque village and experience local life. Later in the afternoon, you can take part in a pasticceria course at the hotel. Under expert guidance, you will learn how to make traditional island sweets such as Spicchitedda or Vastiduzzi. You can end the day with a glass of wine and delicious antipasti with a fantastic view over the sea.

In the morning, an exciting trip to Rinella awaits you, where you visit the caper and wine farmer Salvatore d'Amico. As a veteran of the Slow Food movement, he is committed to the traditional production of his famous passito and is unfazed by any fads. On site, he will explain to you the vegetation cycle of capers and how they are processed. The plant with its uniquely beautiful flowers is, along with wine, the island's most important product. After this interesting tour, Salvatore will treat you to a hearty lunch and you can then relax with a walk in the picturesque surroundings. Afterwards, you'll have free time to go down to the island's only sandy beach and do some shopping. In the evening, a big farewell dinner awaits you in the Signum, prepared by Martina and Michele Caruso. Here, you can once again enjoy the island's delicious cuisine and be enchanted by some surprises. A perfect end to your time on Salina.

Today marks the last day of your unforgettable trip to the Aeolian Islands. Even if it is difficult to say goodbye to this paradise, the memory of the wonderful experiences and the beauty of the islands remains. If you have the opportunity, we strongly recommend extending your stay to experience even more of what this region has to offer. Many guests are sad when they have to leave the islands because they are just starting to get to know them. We are always happy to provide you with helpful tips and recommendations to make your extension as pleasant as possible.