An historic Sicilian villa dating back to the 1600s will be the location of an ultra-luxury eight-day retreat hosted by Ormina Insiders in August 2025. The specialists in luxury villa stays will welcome guests to Villa Commenda di San Calogera between 23 and 30 August. Located north of Syracuse with views across to Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, the property features 12 double bedrooms, gardens spread across 110 acres, saltwater swimming pool and a Turkish bath and spa.
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Over the course of the stay, guests will have an opportunity to take a private cooking class, visit Mount Etna with a farmhouse winery lunch and participate in local artisan workshops. The stay also includes a guided walking tour of Ortigia (Syracuse) and a visit to the UNESCO-listed Necropolis of Pantalica. Spaces are strictly limited, ensuring this carefully curated itinerary delivers the kind of intimate and immersive travel experience for which Ormina Insiders, the luxury offering from Ormina Tours, has become known. The price for this ultra-luxury getaway is AU$9,490 per person based on twin share, with options for solo travellers to room-share, subject to availability.
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