Relish Mama Food and Wine Tour
Flavours of Sicily: Food, Wine & Culture Tour
Discover the heart of Sicily
JUNE 2 - 12 2026
11 days of food, wine, culture, and connection with Nellie Kerrison
"Sicily will capture your Soul
From the bustle of markets filled with citrus, olives, and fresh seafood, to the stillness of hilltop villages where tradition is passed down through food and stories, Sicily is a place that will linger with you long after you leave. I created this tour to share the Sicily I love — not as a visitor rushing through, but as a guest welcomed at the table.
Together we’ll share amazing food, cook together. wander ancient streets, and discover a land rich in history, flavour, and connection. This is not just a tour. It’s a journey into the heart of Sicily that will stay with you always."
Nellie Kerrison - Relish Mama
What You'll Experience
- Stay in luxury accomodation
- Experience the charm of Sicily’s grand old cities
- Enjoy historic country estates rich with tradition
- Join hands-on cooking lessons with locals and chefs
- Sip world-class wines and enjoy farm-to-table feasts
- Picnic among the ancient ruins of the Valley of the Temples
- Wander vibrant food markets in Catania and Palermo
- Explore olive oil traditions on a sun-drenched estate
- Watch the sun set over Sicily’s iconic salt pans
Our Itinerary
Day 1-2: Catania & Taormina
Arrive in Sicily and settle in. Private transfer Catania Airport to the Hotel Castello San Marco (in Calatabiano) for 2 nights. Join local mothers for a cooking lesson, then explore Taormina’s Greco-Roman theatre with dinner overlooking the sea.
Day 3: Catania Markets & Ragusa
Wander Catania’s bustling market, tasting lunch among the stalls before heading south to Ragusa, your base for the next few days.
Day 4: Modica & Wine with the Occhipinti Sisters
Discover Modica’s world-famous chocolate, then lunch and follow in the steps of Stanley Tucci to enjoy wine tasting with the Occhipinti family, leaders in Sicily’s natural wine movement.
Day 5: Cooking & Ragusa by Night
A hands-on cooking class at a countryside estate, followed by an evening exploring the baroque beauty of Ragusa with a local guide.
Day 6: Valley of the Temples
Step back into ancient history at Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples. Enjoy a picnic among the ruins before continuing to wine country.
Day 7: Olive Oil & Selinunte
Meet the highly regarded olive oil producer Natalia Ravida for a masterclass and lunch, then visit the ancient quarries of Selinunte before a relaxed wine dinner.
Day 8: Cooking at Planeta & Salt Pans Sunset
Cook with chefs at the Planeta wine estate, then watch the sun set over Sicily’s evocative salt pans, a magical evening you’ll always remember.
Day 9: Puppet masters & Monreale
Meet Sicily’s puppet masters, guardians of an ancient art, and explore the magnificent mosaics of Monreale Cathedral with a wonderful local family.
Day 10: Palermo's markets, Palaces & Farewll Dinner
Take a tuk tuk through Palermo’s vibrant streets, tasting street food in the markets, and marvel at the golden mosaics in the Royal Palace.
Day 11: Farewells and Departure
After breakfast, bid farewell to Sicily with memories of food, wine, and friendships to last a lifetime.
What's included & Pricing
Inclusions
- 11 days / 10 nights luxury accommodation
- Daily breakfasts, all 9 lunches, all 10 dinners
- Wines & mineral waters at the listed dinners & lunches
- All activities listed on itinerary
- Guided tours & cultural experiences
- All transfers, entrance fees & porter gratuities
Exclusions
- Flights to/from Italy
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
Pricing
- Cost: $12,450 AUD per person (twin share)
- Single Supplement: $1,985 AUD
- Deposit: $3,500 AUD per person secures your place
- $1,500 AUD due: 21 Dec 2025
- Final balance due: 2 March
- Payment plans are available
What past travellers say
“Nellie’s tours are warm, beautifully curated and filled with unforgettable experiences. The food, the laughter, the friendships — I’ll treasure it always.”
“This was more than a holiday. It was a true connection to people and culture, led with such generosity by Nellie.”
"Wonderful tour. Superb tour leaders. You will see all of the main attractions plus so much more. You will feel cared for and nurtured. Excellent ‘bespoke’ itinerary."
Frequently Asked Questions
JUNE 2 - 12 2026
Ready to Experience The Flavours of Sicily
Join Nellie Kerrison for 11 days of food, wine, culture, and connection on a trip of a lifetime through Sicily.
Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to immerse you in the flavours of Italy.
- Cost: $12,450 AUD per person (twin share)
- Single Supplement: $1,985 AUD
- Deposit: $3,500 AUD per person secures your place
- Second Payment: $1,500 AUD per person due 21 Dec 2025
- Final balance due: 2 March 2026