Excursion Trapani highlights & cooking experience at baglio sorìa tour at Trapani

Soak up the history, culture and cuisine of the region surrounding the ancient port city of Trapani, a place of ancient civilization dating from 260 BC when it was named Drepanon, from the Greek word "sickle" after its curved harbor. Equal parts urban and scenic, this city boasts exquisite coastline with bright aquamarine lagoons and rocky sandstone coasts.

Panoramic Views from Ligny Tower

Begin your brief but scenic drive from the pier towards your first destination at Ligny Tower, the "Torre di Ligny," an imposing sandstone, quadrangular tower structure built in 1671 by the Prince di Ligny. This tower offers a spectacular vantage point of city, where on a clear day you can see the urban landscape and the stunning Mediterranean seascape dotted with the Egadi Islands and two smaller islands, the "Lazzaretto" and "Torre della Colombaia." Continue driving along the Salt Road ("via del sale") with its famous "Saline" salt pans containing the salt of the Mediterranean Sea, and the ancient and iconic windmills.

Cooking Lesson and Lunch at Baglio Sorìa Winery Estate

Drive a short distance to arrive at the Baglio Sorìa Winery and Estate of the Firriato family. Consisting of a restored 17^th century baglio (an Italian architectural term that means a building that contains a courtyard or court).

Enjoy an in-depth cooking lesson built around teaching you how to prepare Sicilian Slow Food, which may include Cous Cous, a local variation of the traditional North African dish brought to Sicily by Arab conquerors in the 9th and 10th centuries. As you cook, discover the real flavour of food, which consists entirely of local produce and farm products.

Your cooking lesson ends with the chance to dine on a lunch you helped prepare (accompanied by other local specialties), of course accompanied by a delightful tasting of wines of Firriato production selected by the sommelier.

Make the 30-minute return drive to the Trapani pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Trapani, Ligny Tower, Panoramic View, Via del Sale, Baglio Soria Winery and Estate, Sicilian cuisine cooking lesson, Sicilian gourmet lunch and wine tasting

Note

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 15 days prior to arrival in the port. This tour involves a minimal amount of walking and standing (approximately 200 yards) and some stairs. This tour is wheelchair accessible, however guests must be able to climb a few steps to board the bus and wheelchairs must be foldable. Minimum age to participate in the cooking event is 10 years old and minimum age for wine tasting is 18 years old. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Space on this tour is limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Cooking lesson menu subject to change. Please note that guides may have accents reflecting their regional backgrounds, which adds to the diversity and richness of the experience.