Sicilian Food Tours
Sicilian Food Tours
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Carmel Ruggeri, restaurateur is the owner of Sicilian Food Tours. We run food & wine tours in Sicily. Come into our family home and feast with us. Come enjoy our local cheeses, tomatoes, seafood & of course our amazing sweets. This is a culinary feast that you will never forget.
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Sockster
Highlands, NJ1,686 contributions
Jul. 2020
This has to be one of the best, if not the best "food tour" in all of Sicily. Carmel is extremely knowledgeable about the island as a whole and will turn you on to some extremely "local" but amazing restaurants and sites, This is a must do when in Sicily!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
Written 6 June 2021
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fallybear
usa50 contributions
Jun. 2019 • Couples
Just returned from 6 nights with Sicilian Food Tours. I can’t say enough about Carmel and her tour. My husband and I had so much fun. Carmel was extremely accommodating, has a super personality, and wonderful contagious laugh. Meeting and dining with her family was so special. The lunches at wineries were fabulous. Cooking classes and more!! I had a wonderful time and highly recommend Sicilian Food Tours.
Written 1 July 2019
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Really appreciate your review, had lots of fun with you guys and hope to see you again one day.
Thank you Carmel
Written 9 October 2019
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Donna Bausch
1 contribution
Jun. 2019 • Friends
Carmel’s charm, planning and “personality plus” made our group of disparate travelers aged 23-80 happy and at ease throughout a creative, comprehensive and fascinating itinerary. If you enjoy great food and wine, and a mix of history, culture, laughter and local color, this is the tour for you. I’d visited Sicily before, but Carmel provided a personal connection to our experience by introducing us to her family and friends, who just happen to be incredible makers of gelato, pizza, pasta and restaurateurs throughout southeastern Sicily. Having traveled with Tauck, Rick Steves and National Trust for Historic Preservation Group tours over the years, I can honestly say that Sicilian Food Tours far exceeded my expectations and may have spoiled me for more conventional group experiences henceforth. Can’t recommend Sicilian Food Tours highly enough. Hat tip to Valter DiCecco for adding so much to our journey with his humor and chef expertise!
Written 30 June 2019
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Thank you so so much for your kind words, we enjoyed every moment of this tour, you guys were amazing.
Hope to see you again one day.
Written 9 October 2019
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Janis
1 contribution
Jul. 2018 • Friends
My second adventure to Sicily with Carmel was as exciting as the first. I was lucky enough to join Carmel on her inaugural Sicilian Food Tour, the experience was amazing. We were exposed to All aspects of Sicily it’s food, wine, scenery and people.
This tour was like going home, we saw different areas of Sicily, ate more beautiful food, and met great people. Again Carmel’s wonderful family make everyone feel included and loved. It was a blessing to see Zia Maria, The cousins and their beautiful families again. You need to experience them to understand their generosity and friendship.
We shared many laughs with fun loving Carmel who goes out of her way to ensure that the group is satisfied.
I highly recommend this tour (love you Carmel).
This tour was like going home, we saw different areas of Sicily, ate more beautiful food, and met great people. Again Carmel’s wonderful family make everyone feel included and loved. It was a blessing to see Zia Maria, The cousins and their beautiful families again. You need to experience them to understand their generosity and friendship.
We shared many laughs with fun loving Carmel who goes out of her way to ensure that the group is satisfied.
I highly recommend this tour (love you Carmel).
Written 11 December 2018
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KelJayMac
3 contributions
Nov. 2018 • Solo
I joined Carmel Ruggeri on her Sicilian Food Tour in 2013. Travelling through beautiful Sicily with Carmel was an amazing adventure and I can't imagine anything else comparing. Carmel's family and friends embraced us, welcomed us into their lives, hearts and homes with such warmth and passion it was truly something wonderful. Two things you should know....1. Be prepared to make lifelong friends and 2. Be prepared to laugh until you cry. We had the added bonus of having the incredible photographer, Gina Milicia, with us. Carmel and Gina together are not just your guides they doubled as a Sicilian comedy duo. They are two very talented, very funny women who will make your trip unforgettable. I feel truly blessed to have experienced Sicily in such true Sicilian style and will cherish it always. Sincerest of thanks to you Carmel.
Written 24 November 2018
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Ahhh the maiden voyage, our first trip. Unforgettable
Thank you for your review, really appreciate it.
Written 26 November 2018
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Anna B
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Solo
I have been on a number of tours over the years and this has to be the best one so far.
From the natural beauty of Modica, Siracusa and many more to the traditional family gathering, this tour is amazing.
From the moment you arrive, you feel like you are part of the family. Carmel and her family welcome you with open arms. They welcome you into their homes where you learn how to cook traditional food.
And let’s not forget the local cafe/bar we met at every day... yes a truly amazing and wonderful experience.
So do yourself a favor and book it.. you won’t regret it..
From the natural beauty of Modica, Siracusa and many more to the traditional family gathering, this tour is amazing.
From the moment you arrive, you feel like you are part of the family. Carmel and her family welcome you with open arms. They welcome you into their homes where you learn how to cook traditional food.
And let’s not forget the local cafe/bar we met at every day... yes a truly amazing and wonderful experience.
So do yourself a favor and book it.. you won’t regret it..
Written 24 November 2018
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Thank you so much, so glad you loved my Sicilia
Written 26 November 2018
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sam68
Toowoomba, Australia27 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Friends
The week that we spent with Carmel and her extended family was amazing! The food was incredible, the scenery spectacular, but what makes this tour a "not to miss" event is Carmel and her generous extended family. All the Sicilians we met were warm and inclusive - I felt that we had made friends in a few short days. Having lunch at Zia Maria's place and playing handball with Sicilian teenagers that hardly spoke English, chatting to fisherman on the shore outside our hotel, meeting Carmel's numerous cousins at the bar - these are experiences that you will never get on a standard tour. I cannot rate this tour highly enough! If you are reading these reviews then do yourself a favour and book-you won't regret it!
Written 22 November 2018
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Thank you Sam!!! Had so much fun in June with you all. xxCarmel
Written 26 November 2018
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Adrian
Bunbury, Australia4 contributions
Jul. 2018 • Couples
My wife and i have now done 2 tours with Carmel and if you want to see the real Sicily then this tour is a must.You will meet Carmels family,eat in there homes,vist all sorts of places that you will never see on bigger tours and be prepared to put on a bit of weight as the food is awesome and there is plenty of it.We have done tours all over the world and i would say that this is the best.As it is a tour with a small number of guests you get to know all the others and its like a big family.Dont think about it just book it.Adrian and Barbara Edwards Western Australia
Written 21 November 2018
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So grateful to have met you both Adrian. Thank you so much for your review
Carmel
Written 22 November 2018
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Vivienne B
Katanning 7 contributions
Nov. 2018
I did this tour with Carmel in 2016......I will be doing another one for sure. The country and its people are just wonderful. The SFT is so well organised, with beautiful places to visit and the food is awesome. A very special part of the tour is meeting Carmel’s family and sharing a meal with them. You will not be disappointed if you do a SFT......It’s simply the best!
Written 21 November 2018
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Thank you for your review lovely Viv, one of the best parts of my job are the people I get to meet and become friends with.
Written 22 November 2018
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ANNA B
2 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Solo
Sicilian Food Tour was an amazing experience. From the history of Sicily to the authentic food of the Sicilian family, this is a must tour. My favorite part was meeting the family and having a traditional Sicilian lunch and learning pasta making... do yourself a favor and do it.. you will not regret it...
Written 21 November 2018
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Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it.
Written 22 November 2018
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