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Cooking class in the garden & Ortigia market tour

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

What will you do with Teresa:
8.30-9.30am Guided tour of the Ortigia market with small tastings from the market stalls, insights into local ingredients, how to cook them
and basic recipes of Sicilian cuisine.
9.35 am go to the villa for the traditional cooking class.
.Arrange to reach the villa in time to join any other guests.
I can provide you with private transportation(€20 per person)
10.00 am start of traditional cooking class.
Cook & Enjoy: Prepare a seasonal family-style menu (meat, fish or vegetarian) using the ingredients selected at the market. Practical cooking: you will be involved in every step of the process.
The menu will be personalized, if you have special needs for food, let them know when you book.
At Teresa’s house discover Sicilian hospitality.
A last minute may be available.

What's Included

  • Hands-On Cooking: You'll be involved in every step of the process.
  • Hands-on Sicilian cooking class in a local home
  • Cooking class with three family recipes in a local house.
  • Meals Gluten free menu
  • €20 cash per person
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Travellers who want to be picked up at Catania Fontanarossa Airport will pay the taxi fare. Travellers can be picked up from hotels near Syracuse at a cost of €25 per person.This price includes all trips planned during the experience.

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Meeting point

Piazza Cesare Battisti
96100 Siracusa SR, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Teresa invites you to immerse yourself in an authentic Sicilian gastronomic and cultural experience!
Meeting point:
We will meet at 8:30 am at the Ortigia market (Burgio Salumeria), located near the port where cruise ships dock.
Ortigia Market Tour (8:30-9:30)
Enjoy a delicious walk through the bustling market, discovering local flavors, tasting Sicilian specialties and learning about fresh and preserved ingredients. During the tour Teresa will buy some of the fresh ingredients useful for the lesson.
‍ Cooking class and lunch (10:00 - 13:00)
The cooking class takes place in my villa with garden in the Arenella area. You will prepare a traditional three-course meal, using some of the fresh ingredients selected at the market, and savour the delicious dishes you have created.
Transport:
If needed I can provide transportation.The villa is located about 15 minutes from Syracuse.
This experience is perfect for couples, families or friends looking for a complete and authentic gastronomic adventure.

Sample Menu

Main

Fresh or dry pasta with sauce,or arancine,or impanata or pizza margherita

The pasta sauces will be with fish or vegetarian or with meat. You can specify your preferences, I can also satisfy you with a vegetarian menu.

Starter

caponata, parmigiana,bruschetta,meat or fish dish ,vegetable sweet and sour

Vegetables, fish and local and fresh meats

Dessert

Traditional Sicilian dessert ,usually dessert with fresh ricotta

We will make a dessert with local product: ricotta, almonds or pistachio, tiramisu, rolle’, almonds cake, pistachio cake, cannoli.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • A gluten-free menu is not available
  • For this experience you can find a last minute at a reduced price.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cooking class in the garden & Ortigia market tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cooking class in the garden & Ortigia market tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hands-On Cooking: You'll be involved in every step of the process.
  • Hands-on Sicilian cooking class in a local home.
  • Cooking class with three family recipes in a local house.
  • Wine, mineral water and coffee.
  • Discover the flavors and history of Ortigia with a guided walking tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Meals. Gluten free menu.
  • €20 cash per person.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 3..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Cooking class in the garden & Ortigia market tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cooking class in the garden & Ortigia market tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Hands-On Cooking: You'll be involved in every step of the process.
  • Hands-on Sicilian cooking class in a local home
  • Cooking class with three family recipes in a local house.
  • Wine, mineral water and coffee
  • Discover the flavors and history of Ortigia with a guided walking tour
  • MealsGluten free menu
  • €20 cash per person

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • A gluten-free menu is not available
  • For this experience you can find a last minute at a reduced price.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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