Clichés die hard! Especially in Sicily there are too many of them. Our country is often identified with the words "mafia", "sea" and "cannolo", which is the most popular dessert in Sicily. It is thanks to this private guided tour that we will challenge the stereotypes and prejudices that often have released a wrong idea of Sicily.
Many people think that cannolo was born in Palermo but not everyone knows that the best one is prepared in Piana degli Albanesi. It is a small town in the hinterland of the island, 30 minutes far from the capital, which is located near a lake. It is known to be the biggest arbëreshë community of Italy. "Cannolo” reaches its highest level of quality in this place. You will taste and try to make the perfect cannolo thanks to the help of the pastry chefs who will reveal you all their secrets. Moreover you will taste other Sicilian delicacies because the only true cliché is that food is a serious matter for Sicilians!
Sicily discloses lots of beautiful landscapes, not only sea and amazing beaches but also extraordinary nature reserves in the mountains. This expert-led cultural tour will proceed towards Ficuzza Wood where, after a nice walk, we will reach the Royal Palace used by king Ferdinando IV as hunting house. Here, time seems to stand still.
Along the way, we will stop at Portella della Ginestra, a very important site for the history of Italy during the 20th century and also a not to be missed stop for those who love the “Land Art”.
The last stop of the day will be Corleone, where we will visit the CIDMA (Mafia and Anti-Mafia Center Guided Visits) to listen to the voice of legality in Sicily and show that the Godfather was just a movie...
