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Live like the locals, travel
with us to Italy in 2024
Tuscany - June 5 - 13
$4600
Sicily - September 14 - 25 and October 5 - 16
$3200
Interested in attending a wine tasting or hosting a wine tasting event?
We have 34 years experience and expertise in the industry to share. Join us at one of our upcoming events.
Words from the Wise
Spent a wonderful 10 days in Sicily in the most authentic way imaginable! Lidia had organized our group of 12 to stay at Antica Tindari where the vineyards and winery were high in the hills with breathtaking views of the mountainous landscape and smells of the Tyrrhenian Sea. We visited local villages, wineries and destinations and embraced the typical Sicilian experience of food and culture.
-Suzanne
Antica Tindari vineyard is an amazing place to spend a few days, and Pina, Ylenia and Giuseppe are wonderful hosts. Massimo was a delightful and trustworthy driver. I quite enjoyed the company of the people in the travel group! I’m interested in ordering the Imperium Reserva. The Campore Rose was also a fine wine.
-Joe
If you would enjoy a vacation staying at a beautiful vineyard in the Sicilian mountains with amazing views, excellent wines and delicious meals this trip is for you. It is a small group experience guided by a friendly, knowledgeable wine professional who knows the area intimately so you get the local experience as well as a visit to Mount Etna, Taormina and many interesting sites and beaches. Definitely a highly recommended bucket list adventure.
-Brenda
Wine Tour of Tuscany
- June 5 - 13, 2024
Immerse yourself in the rich culture, delectable cuisine and world renowned wines that
Tuscany has to offer.
Tickets now on sale
$4600 per person
Tuscany Travel Package
June 2024
This 9 day magical experience through Tuscany’s historical land and wine country is $4600* CDN per person, based on double occupancy. A deposit of $1500 CDN is required by March 15, 2024 to secure your reservation.
Group size is a maximum of 14 persons.
What's Included
- Eight nights accommodation (per person, double occupancy) at Casale del Mare
- Breakfast and dinner
- A tasting tour of wineries represented by Vitalita Wines & Spirits, in Bolgheri, Chianti Classico and Montalcino
- Sight seeing in Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, and more
- English speaking guide and tour coordinator
- All transportation to and from day trips
- One cooking class - learn about Tuscany’s traditional food culture
Not Included
- Airfare, ticket fees and taxes
- Travel / Medical / Cancellation / Interruption insurance
- Optional excursions beyond itinerary
- Gratuities and souvenirs
*Additional fees apply for single occupancy. Pricing is subject to change due to changing currency exchange rates.
Detailed Itinerary Coming Soon
Under the Sicilian Sun
- September 14-25, 2024
- October 5 -16, 2024
Are you ready to be immersed in true Sicilian culture? Let us guide you to a land like no other. Our ten-night tour is based in the seaside community of Tindari, a thriving center for tourism and fishing with a population of 13,000. Centuries of history, music and culture await in this perfect seaside destination.
Your Sicilian Experience
Wine and Cuisine
Tindari, Patti in Sicily, Italy
Our hands on culinary courses cover traditional Sicilian recipes. Enjoy complete meals featuring appetizers, pasta, meat and seafood dishes with traditional desserts and complementary wines.
Lidia and Pina will lead you through each meal, wine tour and tasting included in your stay.
Meet new people and learn culinary secrets using fresh organic and natural ingredients.
Tindari, located in Patti is situated on the north-eastern coast of Sicily, and is a well known regional arts center with deep history. The town developed around its cathedral and castle.
With centuries of history, music and culture Tindari is the perfect seaside resort.
Enjoy the views, the pool, the vineyards, the mountains, take a walk towards the sea.
Agriturismo Antica Tindari
Enjoy your stay at Antica Tindari a restaurant and bed and breakfast with a winery, surrounded by the vineyard and situated on the hills of Tindari. This ancient farm boasts comfortable rooms and apartments with large terraces overlooking the stunning vineyard, olive grove, and swimming pool. Located nearby you will find green hills, Olive trees and breathtaking sights.
The Martino family runs the onsite restaurant offering delicious breakfasts with fresh cakes and biscuits made in-house with local grains and flours, delicious appetizers, homemade pastas, meat courses, cheese of Nebrodi and fish from the Gulf of Patti.
2024 Sicily Travel Package
September 14 - 25 SOLD OUT
This 10 day adventure is $3200* CDN per person based on double occupancy. An additional supplement of $350* CDN is required for single occupancy. A deposit of $1000 CDN is required by May 15, 2024 to secure your reservation. Group size is a maximum of 14 persons.
What's Included
- Ten nights accommodation (per person, double occupancy)
- Ten breakfasts and Dinners, including wine, at Antica Tindari
- A day-long tour at Il Rosmarino in Librizzi
- Domestic land transfer from Catania
- Local English-speaking guide and local tour coordinator
- All transportation to and from daily journeys
- All planned excursions, including entrance fees
Not Included
- Airfare, ticket fees and taxes
- Travel / Medical / Cancellation / Interruption insurance
- Optional excursions beyond itinerary
- Single supplement
- Gratuities and souvenirs
2025 Sicily Travel Package
- Details for 2025 Sicily Travel Packages will be available September 2024
- A deposit of $1000 CDN is required by May 15, 2025 to secure your reservation.
*Pricing is subject to change due to changing currency exchange rates.
Wines For Purchase From Antica Tindari
Antica Tindari is the tradition which meets with the most modern winemaking techniques to create an organic and high quality product that, at the same time, represents the recovery of the history and culture of this land.
The respect for the land and the passion for the earth transmitted by shepherds' ancestors, farmers and skilled plant breeders, reaches accents of excellence in this project located in an uncontaminated environment.
Antica Tindari is an enchanted site, where it is legitimate to dream. Here the Martino family has 30 hectares of harsh and generous land since several generations.
Mamertine red is a blend of Nocera, Nerello Mascalese and Nero d'Avola Round and warm with hints of wild berries, baking spice and a lengthy finish with robust tannins.
Food pairing: Mediterranean cuisines, grilled tuna, lamb, duck Certified Organic
Imperium 2017 $42.95
SOLD OUT
100 % Inzolia
Characterised by notes of yellow fruits, citrus and orange-blossom
with a zip of minerality. Certified organic.
Food pairing: Fish carpaccio, fried or grilled fish, white meat and
appetizers
Inzolia 2021 $35.95
SOLD OUT
Sample Itinerary
Day One - Travel
Welcome to Fontanarossa airport! Enjoy the journey along the way to your boutique winery Agriturismo Antica Tindari with spectacular views of the Tyrennian Sea, Mt. Etna, endless vineyards and Toarmina in the distance. Smell that wonderful Sicilian air and feel that hot Mediterranean breeze. Check-in is followed by a welcome wine and cheese to discuss the unforgettable days ahead.
Day Two - Unwind
Enjoy the views, pool, vineyards and mountains. Take this day to adjust, unwind, lounge in the sun, and after sunset, enjoy a true “cena alla siciliana” Sicilian brunch. Vino included.
Day Three - Mount Etna
A whole day trip to one of the most famous active volcanoes as we drive through the Nebrodi mountains to Mount Etna. Ride the gondola to the top of Europe's highest active volcano. At over 10,000 feet, Etna provides the backdrop of Sicily’s signature breathtaking landscape. From here, we visit a nearby winery for local wine and cheese.
Day Four - Ruins & Marinello
Today we visit the UNESCO archeology and ruins located in the backyard of our home base. Tindari Sanctuary sits at a the mountain peak overlooking the Tyrannean Sea. We lunch at ristorante Pizzeria Tyndaris and visit the city of Marinello at seaside.
Day Five - Rest
Today is a day of leisure! Rest today because tomorrow will be long and busy. Enjoy a good book and glass of Inzolia by the pool. Wine tastings under the pool canopy lead by our inhouse wine experts will be followed by signature antipasto at 8pm.
Italian Proverb:
'Chi va piano va lotano'
Day Six - Toarmina, Isola Bella, Giardini Xioas & Giardini
We drive to the famous resort town of Toarmina with stops at Isola Bella and Giardini Xioas. The passigiatta through this spectacular hill top town will take us to through cobblestone paths, shops, cafes, and lunch with wine at one of it’s top restaurants. Afterwards, take some time to relax, have an espresso or swim at Isola Bella. Upon heading back, a quick stop at Giardini for another passigiatta along the sea. Light snacks are available at Antica Tindari.
Day Seven - Cooking Day at IL DIANO & Tenuta Gatti
We travel the hill-top town of Librizzi to visit local shops, enjoy gelato, cappucino and learn how to make the classic Sicilian treat arancini, along with other classic Sicilian specialties. We cook and enjoy al fresco with a glass or two of the local wine and end the day with a local wine tour of Tenuta Gatti.
Day Eight - Medieval Cefalu
Today we travel to the most popular tourist town of Cefalù. Known for its medieval streets this attraction boasts plenty of excellent restaurants, shopping and a Norman cathedral in the Center. The famous Rocca di Cefalu mountain top will be forever in your memories of Sicily.
Day Nine - Capo Milazzo - Cambria Winery
Travel to nearby Milazzo – the main port for those departing to the Aeolian Islands. Here we will explore Capo Milazzo where the Castle sits and the many Wineries of Planeta including – La Baronia – DOC Mamertino, one of the oldest in Europe.
Day Ten - Farewell Antica Tindari
Our final day at Antica Tindari – Leisure, a day at the beach or the pool. Relax and get ready for our final dinner at Antica Tindari as we prepare to say goodbye to la Bella Sicilia. weather you’re heading home or going on to the mainland of Italy, our final evening will be one to remember.
Note: This itinerary is subject to change as it is based on agreements with local suppliers, weather and other circumstances. On occasion substitution of an activity or event of similar value might be made as new and exciting opportunities arise and other issues beyond our control.
Italian Proverb:
'il tempo passa e non ritorna'
Wines & Spirits
With over 34 years experience curating and teaching others about wine, we have decided to expand our offering to include representation of select fine wines and spirits that are available to consumers and licensees in Ontario. Let us help you with the perfect paring for your next event or menu.
Heritage Cellars - Legendary Wines and Spirits
This Canadian Wine distributor represents an international portfolio of elite producers from 15 Countries and over 200 regions. Their focus is on providing Ontario consumers and licensees with a dynamic private selection of Wine & Sprits for any occasion.
Recommended Wine
Masia Salat Organic Cava
This Cava from Spain is a superb rival for Champagne! Dry, clean and crisp with soft brioche notes followed by citrus and pear fruit.
Vitalita Wines & Spirits
Vitalità is a family owned Canadian company specializing in importing fine wine & spirits from Italy.
Recommended Wine
Villa Canestrari Valpolicella Ripasso
A must have if you love Amarone della Valpolicella. This ripasso Superiore is the closest alternative without paying amarone prices. This wine is super smooth with balanced notes of cherry fruit and spice and just the right amount of oak aging.
Wine Tastings
Italian Proverb:
In Vino Veritas
Lidia loves teaching and celebrating the world of wine with others. Contact us to learn more about our calendar of upcoming wine tastings and tour opportunities.
About Lidia
Lidia's passion for culture, food, and wine was born when she first travelled to Italy at the age of 12. She grew up Sicilian and has raised her family in the very 'Italian' City of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Lidia holds the WSET 3 certification, an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry in addition to designations as an Italian Wine Specialist and Italian Wine Scholar. Lidia also has over 34 years professional experience as a Customer Service Representative and Product Consultant for the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.
Lidia's first Wine Tour was in the Val d'orcia Tuscany and she has since organized tours to Sicily. Lidia has travelled to several wine producing areas including Loire Valley, Champagne, Chianti, and Mt. Etna as seen in the photo with Frederica at Tornatore Estate.
I have one goal in mind – to help everyone experience life 'like the locals'.
Whether the magnificent island of Sicily, or the breathtaking landscape of Tuscany, you will be immersed in the richness of Italy.
-Lidia
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