Sicilian Foodie Experience day trip by catamaran: Saturday 25 April 2026
Schedule
Sat Apr 25 2026 at 04:30 am to 11:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Sicily, Italy | Catania, SI
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We are pleased to announce our Go Sicily Travel Sicilian Foodie Experience day trip on Saturday 25 April 2026. On this event, the emphasis will be on food and agriculture within the beautiful Sicilian countryside.Tour Programme:
04:30 Meet at Ragusa Xpress port terminal at Valletta Waterfront for check in and embarkation on Ragusa Xpress catamaran HSC San Giorgio
06:00 Departure to Marina di Ragusa
08:00 Arrival in Marina di Ragusa, disembarkation from catamaran and departure to Donnalucata
08:30 Arrival in Donnalucata. Free time for a coffee / Sicilian pastries at a local dolceria (not included in price) and to enjoy a stroll along the promenade of this pretty fishing village
09:15 Departure to the South East area of Sicily, which is part of the reason why Sicily has been known as God’s Kitchen since Roman times and which is renowned for the production of cherry tomatoes, grapes and other vegetables. The area is one of Sicily’s important wine districts.
10:15 Arrival at an azienda agricola which specialises in the biological production of cherry tomatoes. Here we will tour the azienda where we will be able to see how they produce six types of cherry tomatoes. The azienda also produces sauces, jams, pates and other products. We will also be treated to a tasting of their various products, which are also available for sale to take home at advantageous and cheap farmer prices.
11:00 Departure to Marzamemi
11:15 Arrival in Marzamemi. On arrival we will visit one of the local wineries of this important wine region. After touring the premises, we will be treated to a wine tasting session (included in tour price). One can then opt to buy some wine to take home at fantastic winery prices.
12:00 Departure to the Hyblean mountains on a panoramic journey along the Mare-Monti road which connects the mountains with the coastal area.
13:15 Arrival at a typical Sicilian Agriturismo on the Hyblean mountains for a six course Sicilian home-made meal, consisting of various antipasti, two types of pasta, meat-based main course served with local vegetables, dessert, coffee and limoncello/grappa/liquer, including unlimited local wine and mineral water. After lunch we can visit the various animals which are raised on the agriturismo, including pigs, turkeys and chickens, or relax on the large terrace which enjoys splendid views over the lavish centuries-old olive groves in the area. One can also make use of the sunbeds and umbrellas within the green surroundings of the pool area.
16:15 Departure to a biological cow farm in the area
16:45 Arrival at a biological cow farm. Here we will come up close and personal with the various cows on the farm, including the younger ones and the pregnant ones. We will be able to talk to members of the Sicilian family, currently spanning four generations, who have owned and managed the farm for more than half a century and who live on the farm. We will also taste their wonderful cheese products, including the semi-aged and fresh caciocavallo, and have the opportunity to buy some of the products at advantageous and cheap farm prices.
17:30 Departure to a sweet, chocolate and ice-cream factory and dolceria
17:45 Arrival at the sweet and chocolate factory and dolceria. Here we will be able to buy various types of sweet delicacies to take home, including pasta alla mandorla (almond pastries), pasta al pistacchio (pistacchio pastries), ‘mpanadigghi (exquisite Modica sweet pastries which contain 60% beef) and more, which are produced here every day.
18:30 Departure to Marina di Ragusa
19:15 Arrival in Marina di Ragusa. Free time in this attractive area, where one can enjoy a stroll along the promenade and the Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi main square and perhaps a drink or an ice-cream (not included in tour price) at one of the many bars and catering outlets in the area.
20:25 Embarkation on the Ragusa Xpress catamaran anchored a few meters away from the yacht marina bars and restaurants.
21:00 Departure to Malta
23:00 Arrival in Malta
Price:
Adults: €199
Children 4 - under 14: €169
Children 0 - under 4: €30
Price includes:
Catamaran trip Malta-Marina di Ragusa-Malta
All port charges and taxes
All transfers and excursions in Sicily as per programme above (coach remains with us for the whole day)
Traditional 6-course typical Sicilian lunch at a local Agriturismo, including antipasto, pasta, meat-based main course, dessert, coffee and liquer, inclusive of free-flowing local wine and mineral water.
Cherry tomato tasting at Azienda Agricola
Wine tasting at Winery
Sicilian pastries tasting at Sweet and Chocolate factory
Cheese tasting at Cow Farm
Services of Go Sicily Travel Sicily specialised tour leader
Payment terms:
Deposit of €50 on booking
Balance to be paid by 10 April 2026 or immediately on booking for bookings made (subject to availability) after 10 April 2026
PAVI PAMA Ragusa Xpress vouchers can be used on these tours up to a maximum of €60 per adult or youth. A photo of each voucher is to be sent to us by not later than 7 days before the tour date so as to be updated to your booking and the corresponding amount will be refunded to clients in cash on the date of the tour on presentation of the actual vouchers.
COVID-19 measures:
At www.gosicilytravel.com, we pride ourselves in offering quality experiences which are fully compliant with COVID-19 requirements whilst at the same time ensuring that our guests have an enjoyable experience.
COVID vaccination certificates or swab tests are not required to travel to Sicily and back to Malta with effect from 25 July 2022
Terms and conditions:
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2316066091759498&type=3
Refund policy:
A full 100% cash refund applies if catamaran trip Malta-Marina di Ragusa is cancelled due to weather or due to the introduction of new COVID-19 measures
For booking contact:
Mario Spiteri at
Go Sicily Travel
Mobile:79742459
Office: 21422275
E mail: [email protected]
Office (by prior appointment phoning on 79742459):
Go Sicily Travel, Cube Office Suites, Suite 2,
154, Eucharistic Congress Road, Mosta MST9037
(Around ten doors up from Partit Laburista club on the left hand side of the road facing Mosta Dome)
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