There is plenty for tourists to take in at the Ortigia market in Syracuse, Sicily: the distinctly southern Italian hum of the crowd; spices and vegetables so diverse they could color a rainbow and the calm blue sea in the distance. But just wandering around this site, where Archimedes is said to have once helped the Greeks fight the Romans, and buying a few peaches is not the sort of authentic culinary experience that many visitors seek. That is where chef Maurizio steps in. He leads gastronomy-focused travelers around to teach them how to shop and then prepare delicious Sicilian food.
The ingredients you buy, will be brought back to the kitchen to cook your meal. The menu varies according to seasonal products, here is an example: Sicilian eggplant meatballs, spaghetti with zucchini and mint, tuna with caramelized onions (an old Sicilian recipe), and spinach.
What's included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- Lunch 3 courses
- Beverages
- Market tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up
- Hotel drop-off
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible