Arrivals

The group finds its way in. Bags are dropped, introductions made, the villa becomes home.

What to bring: Nothing but yourself and good energy.

What to wear: Travel comfortable.

Vibe: First hello energy. Soft landing.

The Gang's All Here!

We ease into the experience with no major plans for day one, allowing the day to unfold naturally as we recharge from travelling and the jet lag.

The last arrivals land and the group is finally complete. Fourteen people around one table at Zash restaurant for the first time this trip. This is where it begins.

What to bring: Your appetite and your stories.

What to wear: Smart casual. First impressions and all that.

Vibe: Electric. The moment the trip becomes real.

Fire and Ferment

An early rise today. We climb an active volcano in the morning and drink wine from its soil in the afternoon. Sicily in one sentence.

What to bring: Medium-long socks (for hiking boots), long hiking trousers, t-shirt and sweatshirt, windbreaker (optional), light scarf, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, backpack, water bottle. Note: the tour will provide trekking shoes, poles, helmets, wind jackets.

What to wear: Athletic / layers for the mountain, relaxed / flowy for the winery.

Vibe: High effort, high reward. One of those days.

Golden Drift

A slow morning after a long night... Pool, espresso, bossa nova and sunlight. Sicily at half speed.

By late afternoon, Taormina. Ancient stone, sea air, golden light slipping through narrow streets. Pizza, wine, and the kind of evening that rarely ends when planned.

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, light layer for the evening.

What to wear: Relaxed and effortless. Swimwear by day, understated summer elegance by night.

Vibe: Chill and connection.

Baroque Heat

An early start to a big day. Ancient theatres, market noise, sun on stone. A day that moves through centuries without ever slowing down.

Syracuse first, then Ortigia — salty air, crowded market stalls, a delicious lunch that dissolves into afternoon wandering. By evening, Noto glows gold. One final stroll, one beautiful dinner, and the quiet drive home through the Sicilian dark.

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, light layer for the evening.

What to wear: Breathable, lightweight, made for movement. Comfortable enough for a full day on foot, polished enough for many photo shoots and dinner in Noto.

Vibe: Big day energy. Sun-drenched, walk-heavy, endlessly rewarding.

Velvet Afternoon

No alarms today. Just drifting between sun and shade, water and wine, and conversation as the villa slowly wakes around us.

Then Catania — faded grandeur, busy streets, little shops, cold gelato melting too fast in the heat. An aperitivo somewhere beautiful before dinner at Menage, where the evening sharpens slightly at the edges.

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, light layer for the evening.

What to wear: Relaxed by day, elevated by night. Something light and effortless that can lean a little more refined for dinner.

Vibe: Unhurried but full. Soft daytime energy, polished evening finish.