Cultural Immersion in Ortigia, Sicily
Siracusa, Sicily has a tiny island, Ortigia (an island off an island!). Tom has built a team of fantastic locals to help you dig into their culture, food, and traditions. Join us for this 6-night, 7-day deep dive into Sicily.
Offered May 31-June 6, 2025; Oct 19-25, 2025, or customized around your schedule.
What? (Che cosa?)
Join Tom and his Sicilian squadra (team) to guide you through a cultural immersion in Ortigia, a neighborhood of Siracusa. The program is in English; Tom will lead interactive Italian lessons every morning for those who are interested.
When? (Quando?)
May 31-June 6, 2025; Oct 19-25, 2025, or customized around your schedule.
Where? (Dove?)
You will be based at Hotel Des Etrangers, a stunning 5-star hotel overlooking the island of Ortigia and the Mediterranean Sea. We will take one local excursion per day—including a day trip to Noto—or immerse ourselves in one local activity per day, e.g., a luxury private yacht around Ortigia.
Who? (Chi?)
For anyone who loves Italy and Sicily. We pride ourselves in our rich yet not-too-busy programs.
