White Lotus

Day 1

Palermo: Where the Story Begins
In Sicily’s sultry capital, baroque façades and crumbling palazzi whisper of old money and hidden power. Begin with a sensory deep-dive into Del Capo market, where panelle sizzle, and golden arancini tempt from every stall. A private visit to a noble villa lifts the curtain on Sicilian high society—ending with sunset cocktails on a storied terrace. Stay: Villa Igiea – a Belle Époque masterpiece overlooking the sea, reborn as a Rocco Forte hotel.

Day 2

The Madonie Mountains: Sicily Unfiltered
Trade gilded salons for goat tracks and granite kitchens in the remote Madonie range. Here, time slows. Join a local shepherd to learn the ancient craft of cheese-making—ricotta still warm from the whey—and picnic among olive groves and wild herbs.
Stay: Le Calette, a breezy, elegant hideaway tucked along the Cefalù coast

Day 3

Cefalù: Romance, Sea Light, and Golden Mosaics
This coastal town shimmers like a Renaissance painting. Climb the Rocca, dip into the sea, and wander past lemon trees and sun-bleached stone. The Norman Cathedral, featured in The White Lotus, glows with Byzantine gold. Pause for a granita on the Lungomare, and let the afternoon drift.
Stay: Le Calette

Day 4

Noto: The Golden Baroque
All honeyed stone and theatrical facades, Noto is Sicily at its most ornamental. Climb to a rooftop for sweeping views, then descend into a labyrinth of ornate churches, tiled courtyards, and almond-scented cafés. Every corner feels curated.
Stay: Masseria della Volpe, a refined countryside retreat among olive trees and citrus groves.

Day 5

Etna: Fire, Wine, and Smoke
Ascend the slopes of Mount Etna, where landscapes shift from pine forest to moonrock. Explore lava fields and hidden caves, then descend to taste volcanic wines that speak of fire and soil. At Monaci delle Terre Nere, toast the land’s fertility with a dinner that blends terroir and innovation.
Stay: Monaci delle Terre Nere – a pioneering organic estate and design hotel nestled on Etna’s fertile slopes.

Day 6

Taormina: Enter the White Lotus
Arrive at San Domenico Palace, the hotel that needs no introduction. Jasmine spills from walled gardens, and the Ionian Sea stretches endlessly below. Stroll through Taormina’s chic streets, visit the Greek theatre, and take aperitivo under the fading sun. You’re living the season finale.
Stay: San Domenico Palace, Four Seasons – where fiction meets indulgent reality.

Day 7

Taormina: La Dolce Vita, Extended
A full day at leisure. Whether lounging poolside, shopping for handmade ceramics, or slipping away for one final gelato with a view—you’ve earned it.
Stay: San Domenico Palace

Day 8

Departure from Catania
Take one last look at the sea before your private transfer to Catania Airport. Or extend your story with a chapter in the Aeolian Islands or Baroqueshire.