Sicily with Sal: Food, Fitness, Family

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Sicily with Sal: Food, Fitness, Family
Palermo, PA, Italy
Sep 6 - 12, 2026
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Wild Adventures Co
$2,600
Deposit: $500

About your trip

This Palermo-based fitness adventure isn’t just a trip—it’s a rhythm you fall into. Each morning begins with movement as the city slowly wakes, followed by espresso, laughter, and sun-soaked streets that make life feel beautifully simple.

After settling in, you explore Palermo by foot, slipping beyond the tourist paths into hidden courtyards, buzzing markets, and centuries-old landmarks where history hums beneath your feet. One day, the sea calls—carrying you by boat along the turquoise waters of Castellammare del Golfo to snorkel, swim, and float beneath towering limestone cliffs, time stretching with every dip into the Mediterranean.

Another day unfolds in Cefalù, where medieval streets, golden light, and the sea invite you to slow down, wander, and linger. As the journey deepens, Sicily becomes personal: making pizza with Sal’s cousin, hands dusted with flour, wine flowing, then wandering a local fishing village as dusk settles over the harbor.

The adventure ends at Sal’s family countryside home, where you move your body beneath open skies before gathering to make homemade sauce and pesto the way it’s been done for generations. You break bread together not as travelers, but as family—leaving Sicily stronger, connected, and forever changed.

What's included

6 nights accommodations

6-nights in a family run B&B

Food & Culinary Fuel

All meals are included: daily breakfast, lunch, dinner

A day in Palermo

Explore Palermo by foot—cathedrals towering over lively streets, ancient ruins around hidden corners, and irresistible Sicilian flavors guiding you through the city’s rich, vibrant history

Island Hopping

Island hopping focused on the stunning coastline, hidden coves, caves and stunning beaches

Exploring Cefalù

Exploring Cefalù means wandering sun-washed lanes, climbing to a cliff-top fortress, and relaxing by turquoise waters—all wrapped in classic Sicilian charm

Pizza Making

With flour on your hands and wine in your glass make homemade pizza at Sal's cousins restaurant on the outskirts of the city

Fishing Village

Wander the small harbor, then linger over an oceanside meal of just-caught seafood as the scent of the Mediterranean hangs in the air

A day with family

Make homemade pasta sauce and pesto side by side with Sal’s mother and grandmother—and you’ll likely meet half the village as they wander in to share stories and tastes

Daily Workouts

Daily workouts as programmed by Sal himself

Group airport transfers

Roundtrip transfers at preselected times

What's not included

Airfare

Travel Insurance

Visa's

Day 1: Arrival

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Sicily with Sal: Food, Fitness, Family

Settle into Palermo and be welcomed by old world charm, followed by a warm family dinner and a relaxing mobility session with Sal as we gear up for a fun filled, active, and adventurous week.

Day 2: Palermo

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Sicily with Sal: Food, Fitness, Family

Start the day with a full body work out, and then spend a lively day in Palermo tasting local flavors on a food tour and exploring historic sites like the Cathedral, Royal Palace, and charming city squares, soaking in the city’s rich culture and vibrant streets.

Day 3: Castellamare

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Sicily with Sal: Food, Fitness, Family

Spend the day island hopping along the coast of Castellammare del Golfo, cruising over electric-blue water, swimming in hidden coves, and snorkeling beneath dramatic limestone cliffs. The adventure slows with lunch in a nearby fishing village, where you dock for fresh seafood, seaside views, and the easy rhythm of Sicilian coastal life. Cap the evening off with a full body workout and family dinner.

Day 4: Explore Cefalù

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Sicily with Sal: Food, Fitness, Family

Start the day with a refreshing workout to energize your body for adventure. Then, dive into the charm of Cefalù. Cefalù is a postcard come to life—golden beaches, medieval streets, and the sea always within reach. Spend the day wandering its historic center, visiting the iconic cathedral, swimming in clear blue water, and lingering over a relaxed seaside meal as the town’s timeless charm unfolds around you. You will explore and taste all this vibrant city has to offer.

Day 5: Pizza Making

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Sicily with Sal: Food, Fitness, Family

The day begins with an energizing workout to wake up the body and set the tone. Lunch is hands-on and unforgettable as you make pizza alongside Sal’s cousin in his local pizza shop. As the sun begins to set, you’ll explore the fishing village of Sferracavallo and end the day enjoying the fresh catch by the sea, golden light reflecting off the water.

Day 6: Family Dinner

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Sicily with Sal: Food, Fitness, Family

Create mouthwatering homemade pasta and sauce with Sal’s mom and grandmother, paired with local wine. Enjoy a refreshing workout, then explore the charming town where Sal grew up, fully immersing yourself in authentic Sicilian life.

Day 7: See Ya Later's

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Sicily with Sal: Food, Fitness, Family

Savor one final workout and family meal as we prepare to bid farewell to Sicily, departing with hearts full of memories and a sense of family.

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1. Palermo, PA, Italy

Palermo, PA, Italy

About your organizer

At Wild Adventures, we craft immersive, life-changing fitness retreats and adventure travel experiences designed to push your limits, forge deep connections, and immerse you in the soul of every destination. Whether you’re trekking through the Andes, lifting weights on a sun-drenched beach, or savoring homemade pasta with a Sicilian nonna, our journeys challenge your body, ignite your spirit, and introduce you to a tribe of like-minded adventurers.

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