Procori Goes 2 Sicily 2024

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The Program in a Nutshell

Here is some practical information about the program and tips on what you need to bring along ;-)

Read carefully and feel free to ask questions and share your thoughts.
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Weather Forecast

The weather forecast is uncertain; it could be sunny and warm, but there might also be rain showers. However, temperatures will always be around 20 degrees during the day, and a bit chillier in the evening.

Pack a jacket, trekking shoes, sunscreen, flipflops, a swimsuit, sunglasses, a cap, and a towel.

April 17, Wednesday

Arrival at Catania FONTANAROSSA Airport at 21.00

Pick-up at the airport with 4 minivans and transfer to the hotel. (about 1-1.5 hour)

I'll welcome you with a typical Sicilian arancino, the pride of Sicilian cuisine, that you can enjoy on the bus.

Around 23.00 arrival at the hotel, check-in, and buonanotte. For those who are not sleepy, Taormina offers a bunch of bars and nightlife just around the corner. The center of Taormina stretches along Corso Umberto, between Porta Messina and Porta Catania. If you want to have a drink you'll find some nice bars in the city center. 

April 18, Thursday

Teatro Greco, cooking class and a swim on the sea (if the weather permits /remember to bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, cap, flipflops, and a towel).

Breakfast

8:45 – 10:00 For those interested in ancient history, there is the possibility of a guided tour at the Teatro Greco that you cannot miss. The view from the theater alone is an experience (the ancients were not stupid 😉 )

We'll be leaving the hotel at 08:45, taking a walk to the Teatro Greco, where we will have a guided tour from 09:15 to 10:00.

If you prefer to rest by the pool or have a walk in the wonderful giardini comunali just outside the hotel or discover the village you can do it ;-) but I warmly suggest you to visit the theatre.

10.30 Appointment at Porta Messina.

11.00 – 15.00 Cooking class and lunch in a location nearby

15.00 Free time

• you can to walk to Isola Bella (to digest the sumptuous lunch) and have a refreshing swim, if weather permits (remember to bring a swimsuit, cap, flipflop, sunscreen, and a towel). You can walk back to the hotel or take a panoramic cable car.

• Alternatively, if you don't want to go down to the sea, you can go up to the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Rocca starting from Porta Messina and following the signs for the Via Crucis. Note that the climb is very challenging, but the view is worth it.

• And for those who don’t want to go to the sea or the mountains, a nice walk through Taormina on Corso Umberto is perfect for some shopping from Porta Messina to Porta Catania. Don’t miss the panoramic Belvedere (Piazza IX aprile), another great spot to admire the sunset!

You'll find some beautiful craftsmanship (artigianato) at the shop of Michael Samperi, traditional sweets of all sorts at La Bottega del Buongustaio, excellent custom-made sandals at Il Sandalo Caprese, high fashion in an impressive historical setting at the Dior Palace, ceramics, fabric, clothing and accessories at Nica Nica Taormina and at Colori del Sole, and why not have your beard trimmed at Barber Shop Saro, or just admire the magnificent Palazzo Sgroi in Corso Umberto. 

Don't miss the Laboratorio Pasticceria Roberto which produces the lemon almond sweets that you found as a welcome gift from Alessia in the room, along with a bottle of Sicilian wine. At Roberto's, you can have some of the best cannoli that you'll find in Sicily. 

To enjoy a cup of Italian espresso coffee or the typical granita al caffè, visit Bam Bar, Caffè Forastiero, or Gelateria Don Diego. 

For a nice aperitivo – a drink and some snacks before dinner – four appreciated bars are Al Grappolo d’Uva, Franco Wine bar & Typical Sicilian Food, Arkè, and Caffè Forastiero.

If you don't watch the sunset from Belvedere, I suggest you be back at the hotel in time to enjoy this beautiful moment (the show starts at 19:00).

21.00 Dinner at the local trattoria in Taormina. Meeting point PORTA CATANIA at 20.30 (15-20 minutes walk from the hotel). 

April 19, Friday

Earth, water, and fire... The Volcano, the River, and the Winery (bring a jacket, it can be chilly on the Volcano trekking shoes, sunscreen cap and a towel).

07.00 Breakfast opens

08.05 Meeting in the hotel lobby

9.30 Pick up at the hotel with 4 minivans

10.00 Arrive to Rifugio at 1500 mt above sea level, to have a coffee and light trekking in Etna volcano park with an official guide

12.30 Transfer to the Etna winery

13.00 – 15.00 Wine tasting and typical lunch

15.00 Transfer to Alcantara Gorges park

15.30 – 17.00 Visit to the park and river trekking if permitted

17.00 Back to Taormina

18.00 Arrive at the hotel and free time

21.00 Dinner at local restaurant

April 20, Saturday

The Italian Beach Experience (bring a swimsuit, a change of clothes, sunscreen, flipflop, a cap, and a towel).

Breakfast and checkout.

10.00 Loading the luggage into the vans, and transfer to Mazzarò Beach – bring a change of clothes that you can wear after the beach experience, a swimsuit, sunscreen, flipflop, a cap, and a towel

10.30 Tutti al mare – Italian Beach Experience. Everyone to the beach, activities, boat tour with possibility to take a swim (11.00–12.00), and lunch (Italian picnic on the beach at 12.00). You'll have an opportunity to take an outdoor shower, and there will also be a private changing room on the beach. So, please bring a change of clothes that you can wear after the beach. After that, we will be leaving directly without going back to the hotel.

14.00 -15.00 Transfer to Airport

Arriverderci Italy!