Annalisa Pompeo of GoSicily Sicilian Cooking Experience is a gem! My father has been a follower of…read moreAnnalisa for some years now. When he saw that she was coming to the USA he told me he was signing us up for an authentic Sicilian cooking class. Ok, I'm in, that's all I knew. Well, it was so much more enjoyable then any standard cooking class. Our class was held in her friend and colleagues' home, she held other classes on her "USA tour" in other homes, restaurants and at a cooking school. While she is doing her demonstration and checking in on your preparations as you cook along with her, she is teaching you about the food, what you're using, why you're using it, the balance of flavors and the applicable history of it. During our class we first started with dessert, so the flavors have time to merge to enjoy later - Ricottamisú (similar to tiramisú but I liked this so much better!). We then made Arancini al sugo (ragu filled), and the entrata of Falsomagro (False Skinny) (like a braciola, made with Veal). All of these dishes and ingredients used to make them are familiar, but these specific recipe styles I never tried before; some ingredients I may also not have thought to use with the other. Everything was phenomenal! Not only is Annalisa an incredible cook and teacher, she is so sweet and friendly. You feel like family with Annalisa. Viva Famiglia! This was even more special to us because part of my Sicilian heritage comes from Favara! - Favara is where Annalisa is from and located. There is also a very real possibility that she is my distant family / cousin as her last name has long since been rumored to be in my family line somewhere. To learn Sicilian style cooking of that region and that town brings us so much closer to our roots. I cannot wait to finally plan a trip to see the towns my family came from, and now I have a personal connection there to see and cook with again! I'm also excited to learn of the Almond, Museum, Winery and Olive Oil tours she will take you on! GoSicily is a MUST on your Sicilian agenda!

Passed through Agrigento Centrale in Agrigento while traveling. The station was clean and easy to…read morenavigate. Facilities like restrooms / signage were good. Staff were helpful, and trains ran on time. Overall, convenient and efficient. Saluti

Very nice train station. Appears under renovation, but functional. Small enough to easily get…read morearound.

Our group of four booked a tour with Lorenzo, the owner of Agrigento Experience, about a month in…read moreadvance. He was incredibly easy to communicate with while we were planning our trip. We met him at the entrance to the park and he was immediately welcoming and friendly. His immense knowledge of the history of his city and the temples themselves is extensive and he is so passionate about the subject. His ability to make connections between us and the history of the area added a lovely personal touch. He had an ability to tailor the tour to our group on the fly based upon our interests and background which made it less of a lecture and more interactive. We rented a car and drove down two hours from Palermo just for this tour and we would do it over and over again if it meant learning more about the area from Lorenzo! We highly recommend booking a tour with him and Agrigento Experience.

My husband and I had the incredible luck to have booked Lorenzo as our private guide through the…read moreValley of the Temples. We took a sunset tour with him and loved every minute. He was incredibly warm, gracious and knowledgeable. We felt like we were with a long time friend while walking through this amazing historical sight. It was definitely one of the highlights of our two week tour of Sicily. I would recommend a tour with Lorenzo to anyone who comes to Agrigento.

Lovely family run B&B that could be first rate with a few improvements. Our room was a nice size…read morebut lacking in some basic creature comforts. There was no place to sit comfortably- save a table with chairs and a single bed pressed against the wall. No carpets or rugs on the brick cement floor to protect from the cold. A small bathroom without a stopper for the sink, a nice shower with plenty of hot water though. No tissues anywhere. Our towels were not replaced the next day but hung up by the shower- I put them outside to dry in the sun but skipped the shower as it was too cold in the room. The breakfast was nice, eggs were made to order and the croissants were authentic. We did have dinner our first night where all the guests sat at one table. The guests were interesting but the food was not- so salty we could not eat it- and it took almost 4 hours to serve. My husband left at 10 and I left at 10:30 before dessert was served!

Very nice B&B in a quiet location but close to the ocean. Our host was wonderful! The room was…read morelovely, with the door that opened up to the outdoor patio. The breakfast was outstanding. Great coffee, freshly baked breads, all kinds of homemade jams and fresh fruit. I would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed at this hotel one night. Just good enough to sleep; We didn't even feel comfortable enough…read moreto shower here. Our room had a standup plexiglass shower that looked like one from an infomercial. Sparse, old furnishings, tile floors. No safe. No fridge. Breakfast buffet was average. Checkout was earlier than the other hotels we stayed at in Sicily (10am). The best thing about this hotel was the pool which was quite nice and had a number of lounge chairs to sit and relax. All in all, I have to say that there's nothing grand about the grand hotel mose.

Recently I went on ten-day group trip to Italy recently. We began in Palermo, Sicily and traveled…read moreacross the island. In Agrigento we stayed in the Grand Mose Hotel. From the outside it looks like a Moorish palace/stronghold (with a large modern clock affixed to the front). Our room had a mix of styles: a lovely old armoire to hang our clothes in, a very modern new bath, a combination safe (we put our passports in it while we went sightseeing), a bench to lay out the suitcase, good lighting, and comfortable beds. There was a TV in the room but we didn't use it. The staff was very nice. The croissants at the buffet breakfast were delicious! Bring your own converter so you can recharge your cell phone after taking all those photos of the fantastic ancient ruins nearby because Italy uses a different receptacle plug system than the USA.

This bed and breakfast was exceptionally comfortable and pleasant. The host, Enzo, was on hand at…read morebreakfast and to greet us at arrival. The carefully maintained grounds were secure and pleasing. The breakfasts were generous and delicious. The journeys to Agrigento centro and Valle Dei Templi were short and convenient. TIP look at the turn to the drive to the villa on Google Maps before you go so you recognize the turn as you approach it, and avoid overshooting it. TIP Cafe Moka at the end of the drive was a good place to get some espresso BONUS Enzo was a five-star host BONUS good value BONUS well stocked mini bar with fair prices Stayed September 2015