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Rather than looking up recipes online, enjoy a more authentic and practical way of learning how to make Italian dishes—a hands-on cooking class in Syracuse. To help expand your knowledge of local ingredients, the experience begins with a market tour to pick up seasonal produce. Then, go to a local’s home for an aperitivo and a chance to make both pasta and tiramisu.

Enjoy a top-notch Italian culinary adventure in this exclusive experience where you will discover how to prepare three regional recipes and taste local wines. Enjoy the guidance of your personal host as they share Italian cooking techniques you can recreate at home, all within the comfort of their residence. Ultimately, share a meal with them for a personal experience that not every traveler can savor.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Siracusa recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from Sicily cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The tasting will take place in a centuries-old estate that includes a Greek fortress. You can enjoy a pleasant visit, strolling through the vineyards and the lush exotic garden while a wine expert will guide you through a selection of 4 different wines representing the area and traditions of Sicily. You will learn about the different grape varieties, the soil, and the winemaking techniques used to produce these exceptional wines. Targetta: Grape variety: shiny Catarratto. Bright straw yellow in colour, with hints of orange blossom, golden apple and peach, with slight mineral hints. The taste is dry, savoury and fresh. Re Federico: hints of red fruits, flowers and vanilla. The taste is soft, balanced and harmonious, expressing good structure and pleasant envelopment. Damarete Rosato: dense yet flowing, wild yet elegant, consistent yet refined. Baronessa di Canseria: scents of green pepper with notes of morello cherry, cinchona root and leather. Minimum participants: 2 people

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Though known for its ancient landmarks and history, Syracuse also boasts a rich culinary culture that shouldn’t be overlooked. Combine a market tour with a cooking class for comprehensive insight into Sicilian cuisine and benefit from the full attention of your local host throughout. Browse fresh produce in a bustling market, get hands-on experience preparing three regional specialties, and enjoy an intimate dining experience with your private party and host.

Sicily is known for its unique cuisine and there’s no better way to experience the culinary side of the island than with a local. Join a home cook to choose ingredients at the neighborhood market and food shops, and then head to their Syracuse kitchen for a cooking demonstration featuring classic Sicilian dishes. Cap off your experience with a four-course lunch or dinner including wine and, of course, espresso!

When your cruise ship reaches dock in Syracuse, explore the ancient ruins of the Ionian coast on this private shore excursion. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the Neapolis archaeological park, and stroll among the ruins and relics with your private guide. Gain insight into region’s Greek and Roman history through its ancient architecture, and enjoy a guided walking tour through Ortygia— Syracuse’s beautiful Old Town.

Experience Sicily’s cuisine and hospitality first-hand with this home pizza and tiramisù class in Syracuse. Meet your host and get right to work kneading and forming pizza dough then finishing it off with classic toppings before assembling a creamy tiramisù. Cap off your lesson by sampling the fruit of your labors over a celebratory meal with your host.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.