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Today we drive to Monreale to see where the Arab-Norman art and architecture reached the pinnacle of its glory with the Duomo, launched in 1174 by William II. It represents scenes from the Old and New Testaments all in golden mosaics. Then on to Palermo to explore the lively Capo Market, a large open street market that captures the flavor of Palermo's Saracen Arab past. Capo is a blend of general confusion and a jumble of vendors' stalls, winding toward the old gate (Porta Carini) of what used to be the city wall. We continue by seeing Piazza Pretoria and Via Maqueda, whose “four corners” converge Palermo at a quartet of baroque palaces left over from the heyday of Spanish rule dating from 1560. Time at leisure for shopping before returning to Palermo port/hotel.

Today we meet a local housewife and transfer with taxi to explore the lively Capo Market, a large open street market that captures the flavor of Palermo's Saracen Arab past. Capo is a blend of general confusion and a jumble of vendors' stalls, winding toward the old gate (Porta Carini) of what used to be the city wall. Here we'll purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and all the ingredients necessary for the cooking course. Then we will take a taxi to reach the housewife house to start cooking. At the end of the cooking course, we will enjoy our scrumptious creations with the perfect compliment—a beautifully paired Sicilian wine. Dessert follows accompanied by a typical local Lemoncello (home maked). BUON APPETITO!

Today we will drive to the town of Corleone. It is an attractive area among the sceneries of Palermo and is known primarily as the birthplace of Mafia. Beginning in the 1960s, the town became famous (or perhaps infamous) for its Mafia. This was because the town housed the headquarters of some well-known clans like the Clan dei Corleonesi. The name of the town was used as the adopted surname of the title character in Francis Ford Coppola's movie, The Godfather. Later we will continue to Ficuzza, a nature reserve and small hamlet in the mountains south of Palermo in the township district of Corleone. We will relax in the park and enjoy a great stroll through the Ficuzza village. The park was founded as a support for the royal game reserve of the Bourbon dynasty. Throughout the centuries, Ficuzza forest has been the scenario of many historical events: illegal breeding, mafia murders, Tripolitan rebels deported during WWI, and seat of the fascist military headquarters during WWII. During the walk into the natural park through Ferdinando III's hunting lodge, we will enjoy a lunch at the historic rail station. Here we will taste typical local and country dishes in a fantastic rustic environment. During afternoon back to Palermo port/hotel.

Today you will find the driver escort waiting holding a sign with your full name. We will pass by the Old City Wall in the Kalsa quarter of town on your way to a winery in Casteldaccia to relax and enjoy the flavours of local Sicilian wines. Visit and tasting local wines. Later back to Palermo port/hotel.

Today we drive to Monte Pellegrino and the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia. Born to nobility, St. Rosalia chose the life of a hermit and died in a cave on Mt. Pellegrino in 1166 without anyone knowing. While Palermo was being ravished by the plague in 1624, St. Rosalia appeared to a hunter, instructed him to retrieve her bones and parade them through Palermo. Upon doing so, the plague ended and St. Rosalia has been celebrated as the patron saint of Palermo ever since. Afterwards, enjoy the drive through the Favorita Royal Park, established as a hunting reserve by Ferdinando I and arrive in Mondello. Enjoy your day at one of the most attractive beaches on the island. Later, take the scenic, coastal route through Addaura and the Mt Pellegrino. Later back to Palermo port/hotel.

Today our first stop today is to Segesta, one of the major cities of the Elymian people (one of the three indigenous peoples of Sicily). Upon arrival, independent visit to the Temple. Later, continue to a local winery to visit to the cellars and wines tasting. This afternoon we will reach Erice. The Elymians settled this medieval town and it was an important religious site associated with goddesses of fertility. Wander through its’ ancient streets and visit some of the famous homemade pastry shops, world-renown for marzipan candies and other delicacies like almond and pistachio pastries. Later back to Palermo port/hotel.