Overview

Mythologically speaking, wine may have originated in Sicily. According to Greek myth, Bacchus (a/k/a Dionysus) was on his way to Sicily when he saw a strange delicate plant, which he uprooted and took with him in a hollowed bird bone. As he traveled, the plant kept shooting up, so he transferred it into a lion's bone and then finally an ass's bone. When he reached Nasso, on Sicily, he planted the root and it bore fruit; he then used this fruit -- grapes -- to make the world's first wine. Some say the symbolism of this myth is that a little wine will make you light as a bird, a bit more will make you brave as a lion, and too much will make you dumb as an ass.

Mythology aside Sicily is a great island to visit, full of culture, great food and excellent wine.

Typical Day Itinerary

Morning

• Beautiful Italian breakfast in the outdoor garden overlooking the Pool
  

Late Morning

• A tour and wine-tasting at the famous Florio Marsala wine makers.
  The Florio wine cellars were established in 1833 in the town of Marsala, along the shoreline of Trapani in the heart of what is called the "sun field", where the exceptional sun and the constant ventilation guarantee the ideal conditions for the production of the characteristic Marsala wine.

Lunch

• Great home-cooked Lunch and tasting at Donnafugata
  Donnafugata grew out of the commitment of a family in Sicily that has always believed in the extraordinary enological potential of its land and has 150 years of experience in producing premium wines. Convinced that it is always necessary to be open to change in order to grow and improve, Giacomo Rallo and his wife, Gabriella, launched a new production project in 1983: Donnafugata.

Afternoon

• Visit of the Trapani Salt Marshes
  The salt marshes are characteristic of the western coast of Sicily, with their salt storehouses covered with terracotta tiles which are inhabited by migratory birds in autumn and spring.

Evening

• Dinner at the legendary "Saverino" in Trapani
  This restaurant is one of the historical establishments of the small seaside village of Bonagia near Trapani. The cuisine is what it always was, based on the daily fish catch.
  

Overnight

• The Kempinski Hotel Giardino di Costanza
  The Kempinski Hotel Giardino di Costanza is a hideaway countryside Resort placed amidst extensive park grounds with centenary trees and vibrant flora. Discreetly elegant, nestled amidst 100.000 square metres of landscaped park, inspired by Arabian gardens with fountains, gazebos and water features.

  An evocative place where art and Arabo-Norman architecture are combined to create a relaxed atmosphere, where the impeccable and smiling service of the staff contribute to creating an unforgettable experience for all the guests.

  The openness of the landscape, the endless vineyards and olive groves that surround the Resort are an invitation to relax and experience the deep green sea.

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