Priced at $3500.00 US ESCAPE TO SHAPE- TAORMINA, SICILY includes:

• Seven-nights luxury accommodations, based on double occupancy (we can pair you with a roommate if traveling solo), in an exclusive private villa nestled between the majestic Mt. Etna, the fragrant lemon orchards, the picturesque Mediterranean Sea and the charming Taormina historical center. Private rooms available at a supplemental cost.
• Delicious & healthy meals reflective of the region & the season- Sicily has long been known for its culinary delights. Your week with Escape To Shape will provide you with plenty of fresh seafood, organic chicken, local fruits, cheese and vegetables, home made pasta, Sicilian favorites and desserts made the Escape To Shape way.
• Daily yoga, hikes throughout the Sicilian countryside & fitness classes
• A guided hike with a Vulcanologist up Mt. Etna (the only active volcano in Europe)- conditions permitting!
• A guided historical tour of both Catania & Taormina - tours include the history, culture, architecture and ruins of the area.
• Wine tastings at the vineyards of Mt. Etna
• Cooking classes on how to prepare Sicilian favorites back at home- the healthy, Escape To Shape way. Recipes such as Pasta al la Norma, Ricotta Ice Cream, Pistachio & Ricotta Ravioli
• Italian language lessons
• One massage
• Round trip ground transportation from the Catania Airport to the Villa
• Tax

Shorter programs available, PLEASE INQUIRE.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ESCAPE TO SHAPE
* Day & time may vary slightly

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL

Spend the day settling in, relax around the pool or in one of the many cozy areas within the Villa. Enjoy an afternoon yoga class & orientation as well as a delicious Sicilian dinner.

DAY 2

• 8:00 - 10:00 am - Breakfast
• 10:00 am - Yoga
• 12:00 - 3:30 pm - Relax, pool time, lunch, massages
• 3:30 pm - Afternoon cooking class
• 4:00 pm - Sunset hike
• 7:00 pm - Fireside cocktails
• 8:00 pm - Dinner

DAY 3

• 8:00 - 10:00 am - Breakfast
• 10:00 am - Yoga
• 1:00 pm- Lunch
• 3:00 pm - Taormina historical tour, includes free time to explore this charming medieval city
• 7:00 pm - Dinner in Taormina
• 10:00 pm - Return to the Villa

DAY 4

• 8:00 - 10:00 am - Breakfast
• 10:00 am - Yoga
• 12:00 - 3:30 pm - Relax, pool time, lunch, massages
• 3:30 pm - Afternoon cooking class
• 4:00 pm - Hike & body sculpt
• 7:00 pm - Cocktails on the terrace
• 8:00 pm - Dinner

DAY 5

• 8:00 - 9:00 am - Breakfast
• 9:00- 4:00 pm - Hike & picnic on Mt. Etna
• 5:00 pm - Restorative Yoga
• 7:00 pm - Wine tasting in the garden
• 8:00 pm - Dinner

DAY 6

• 8:00 - 10:00 am - Breakfast
• 10:00 am - Yoga
• 12:00 - 5:00 pm - Guided tour of historical Catania- includes lunch.
• 5:30 pm- Abs & stretch class
• 7:00 pm- Fireside cocktails
• 8:00 pm - Dinner

DAY 7

• 8:00 - 10:00 am - Breakfast
• 10:00 am - Yoga
• 12:00 pm- Cooking Class
• 1:00 - Lunch, pool-time, massages
• 4:00 pm - Wine Tasting at local vineyards
• 8:00 pm - Farewell Dinner

DAY 8

• Breakfast upon wake-up
• Yoga
• Departures according to your specific flight time
• Fall asleep on the plane dreaming of your next ESCAPE!