Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Fountain of the Elephant Piazza del Duomo, 95124 Catania CT, Italy Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Catania Food Tour at the Fountain of the Elephant, in Piazza del DuomoAttractions and Activities: Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata (Free entry) At our first stop, we'll taste the Sicilian Caponata, a vibrant mix of fried vegetables, mainly aubergines, seasoned with tomato sauce, celery, onion, olives, capers, sugar, and vinegar. With countless variations across the Mediterranean, Caponata is now typically served as a side or appetizer, though since the 18th century it was also enjoyed as a main course. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Catania Fish Market (Free entry) What better place than the local market to try a fried fish cone? Savor a delicious cone filled with various kinds of freshly caught fish, fried to perfection. Alternatively, there may be another local street food to enjoy, offering a true taste of the market's lively flavors. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Piazza Universita (Free entry) As we continue the tour, we'll stop to taste the Catanese cipollina, a rustic Sicilian pastry made with puff pastry and filled with fried onions, cooked ham, and gooey stringy cheese. A classic from Catanese rotisseries, it delights from the very first bite, with a crispy, flaky exterior giving way to a warm, savory, and slightly sweet filling. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Piazza Stesicoro (Free entry) As we continue the tour, you'll also have the chance to taste the Cartocciata. This Catanese specialty is a stuffed, fragrant, and flavorful rustic pastry. A classic of Sicilian rotisseries, it is similar to a small baked calzone but stands out for its taller, softer, and airier dough. 30 min(s)
Finally, the tour concludes with a sweet Sicilian treat. You'll enjoy a cannoli, the iconic crisp pastry filled with a creamy, sweet ricotta mixture, often garnished with candied fruit, crunchy pistachios, or dark chocolate chips. Alternatively, you will try a Sicilian granita, a refreshing icy dessert perfect for cooling down on a hot summer afternoon. Made simply with fresh fruit, sugar, and ice, it's a light and flavorful way to end a rich culinary journey on a high note. 30 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Fountain of the ElephantEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Piazza del Duomo, 95124 Catania CT, Italy Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Catania Food Tour at the Fountain of the Elephant, in Piazza del Duomo
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