Day-by-Day Program

Day 1 – Arrival in Sicily | Palermo Heritage Introduction

• Private transfer from the airport to a 4★ boutique hotel in the historic center

• Check-in and leisure time

• Welcome briefing introducing the historical role of the Ventimiglia family in Sicily

Optional upgrade: private rooftop aperitivo experience.

Day 2 – Roots Tourism Experience in Terrasini & Palermo Walking Tour

Morning:

• Private excursion to Terrasini, symbolic place of family origin

• Orientation walk through the village

• Optional visit to municipal or parish archives (subject to availability)

Afternoon:

• Guided walking tour of Palermo’s historic center

• Aristocratic and medieval storytelling route

Focus: emotional reconnection with ancestral identity.

Day 3 – Noble Madonie: Geraci Siculo

• Scenic drive into the Madonie Mountains

• Guided exploration of Geraci Siculo, former capital of the Ventimiglia County

• Visit of medieval ruins and panoramic viewpoints

Narrative theme: feudal Sicily and noble territories.

Day 4 – Living Traditions in Petralia Sottana & Soprana

Morning:

• Half-day private experience with local artisans discovering traditional wool spinning techniques

Afternoon:

• Transfer to Petralia Soprana

• Guided walk through the medieval village

• Gourmet tasting lunch featuring Madonie cuisine

Luxury touch: curated local product tasting with storytelling.

Day 5 – Gastronomy & Culture in Castelbuono

• Private guided visit of the historic center

• Introduction to the Sicilian slow food philosophy linked to Slow Food culture

• Lunch in a selected traditional restaurant focused on seasonal local products

Optional upgrade: wine pairing experience.

Day 6 – Folk Traditions in Gangi and Sperlinga

Morning – Gangi:

• Walking tour discovering:

  • “A’ Fossa de Parrini”

  • Main church

  • Artisan workshops producing:

    • goat-skin tambourines

    • wicker weaving crafts

• Traditional lunch in a local trattoria

Afternoon – Sperlinga:

• Guided visit of the rock-carved Castello di Sperlinga

• Private home cooking class with local family

• Authentic Sicilian lunch experience

Key emotional value: living traditions and community storytelling.

Day 7 – Departure

• Private transfer to Palermo Airport

• End of services

Services Included 

• 6 nights in 4★ boutique hotel (double room)

• Daily breakfast

• Private airport transfers

• Private driver for touring days

• Licensed local guides

• Artisan experiences (spinning workshop + cooking class)

• 3 traditional lunches

• Heritage storytelling support

Optional Premium Add-ons

Genealogy Luxury Pack

• Archive research before arrival

• Family tree reconstruction (basic level)

• Heritage dossier delivery

• Personalized storytelling session

Experiential Upgrades

• Private wine tastings

• Noble palace visits (subject to availability)

• Professional photo storytelling session

• Helicopter scenic transfer (Palermo–Madonie)

Private tour, price per person starting