Start your hiking journey walking postcard-perfect paths in the coastline-hugging medieval village of Cefalù • Wander mazelike walkways between sunlit buildings artfully adorned with greenery • Hike mountain trails on La Rocca for sensational views • Take a dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea from our hotel’s private dock • Follow a trail to the charming hamlet of Castelbuono, known for its grand Arab-Norman castle • Immerse yourself in this slow-food paradise—dine on seafood and taste the island’s prized and peppery Nero d’Avola wine.

Catch your first glimpse of imposing Mount Etna, celebrated in literature from Homer to Goethe • Hike through a valley carved by the Alcantara River, whose rich volcanic soil produces lush olive groves, hazelnut orchards and vineyards • At our Sicilian hideaway, unwind on your secluded terrace.

An unforgettable panorama is revealed as you hike Etna’s northern slopes • Greco-Roman history, incredible cuisine and luxury accommodations await in hilltop Taormina, known as the Pearl of Sicily • Take in the breathtaking landscape from Castelmola, a quiet medieval town nestled among the mountaintops • Climb up to the remains of a historic castle for 360-degree views stretching across the water • Follow trails among marbled cliffs and green Mediterranean vegetation on Monte Venere • The sense of history is almost palpable on a visit to Taormina’s ancient Greek theater • Raise a glass to an extraordinary week before a decadent Sicilian dinner by the sea.