Welcome to Sicily!
It's finally time again! We're looking forward to an unforgettable week full of tango, sun, beach, and sea! Of course, with tango at its finest: Fausto & Stephanie are eager to welcome us and teach us in their native Sicily.
Our tango hotel is located near Noto in southeastern Sicily. We already spent an unforgettable tango trip here in 2022. An authentic and friendly tango holiday in Sicily awaits you!
NEW: We will dance in the newly built "Casa di Luce": a light-filled 140 sqm building, air-conditioned, and overlooking the hotel's olive grove.

The Hotel Corte del Sole is a former 19th-century estate that has been converted into an extremely charming country hotel. Our hotel's location is unique: the view over endless orange groves stretching all the way to the sea is breathtaking. Great care has been taken to ensure that typical Sicilian elements, such as traditional tiles and stone, contribute to the "Bella Sicilia" ambiance.
The view from the swimming pool with its small pool bar and from the terrace of the "Le Muse" restaurant is incomparably beautiful, especially in the afternoon and at sunset. At "Corte del Sole," typical Sicilian cuisine is served, and a delicious menu of regional dishes awaits us in the evening. Afterwards, we dance the tango in the newly built "Casa die Luce"—there's no better way to end a day in Sicily! Breakfast can be enjoyed on the lovely covered terrace. Homemade jams, seasonal fruit, homemade cakes, croissants, as well as egg dishes, ham, and cheese are available. In the afternoon and at sunset, the bar awaits us for a refreshing Aperol Spritz, the perfect start to the evening.
By the way: the beautiful, fine sandy Eloro beach is within easy walking distance (approx. €4 entrance fee for the Vendicari Nature Reserve). The Lido di Noto, with beach service and restaurants, is about a 5-minute drive from the hotel. The pretty town of Noto is 7 km from the hotel and is a gem of Baroque urban architecture. A stroll through Noto's picturesque pedestrian zone is delightful at any time of day. Ragusa and Modica, as well as Syracuse, can be visited as day trips.

NEW: In summer 2025, the light-filled "Casa di Luce" will be built on the extensive property, surrounded by ancient olive trees. On 140 square meters, we can dance the tango – with a view. The loggia is air-conditioned and has a polished stone floor. Fausto & Stephanie got a first look during their visit in August and are thrilled!

Rooms:
The guest rooms are located in the main building. Each room is named after a region or landscape of Sicily. The rooms are comfortably furnished and feature a typically traditional Sicilian design made of tiles, wood, or wrought iron. They are approximately 20 square meters in size and have a shower/WC, air conditioning, a minibar, and a safe.
The Mediterraneo "Patio" rooms are located on the ground floor, facing the large courtyard.
The Mediterraneo "Giardino" rooms are located on the ground floor or first floor, facing the property's olive and lemon trees.
The Oasi "Balcony" rooms are also located on the first floor, overlooking the courtyard and the sea.

Arrival:
Arrival should be by 5:00 PM on Saturday.
The nearest airport is Catania, approximately a 90-minute drive from Noto.
There are several rental car locations at Catania Airport. Early reservations are recommended.
An airport transfer can be arranged upon request (cost per person starts at approximately €70 each way, depending on the number of participants).
Rooms are available from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by approximately 10:00 AM on the day of departure.

Price per person:

Double room Mediterraneo "Patio" 1.550,- €  
Double room Mediterraneo "Giardino" 1.590,- €  
Double room "Oasi Balkon" 1.690,- €  

Extensions:
We are happy to request additional nights in advance so that the same room is reserved throughout.

Services:

  • Seven nights' accommodation/breakfast in a double room/bathroom, toilet

  • Four dinners featuring a Sicilian 3-course menu (with a vegetarian option)

  • One Sicilian evening with local specialties

  • Welcome aperitivo at the get-together the first evening

  • Use of the pool area

  • Tango courses with Fausto Carpino & Stephanie Fesneau: 5 x 1.5-hour group lessons

  • Evening milongas with Fausto & Stephanie in our Tango Loggia

  • Show performance by Fausto & Stephanie

  • Tour guides Anette and Klaus Spiegel

 

Not included:
individual arrival/flights to Sicily, personal expenses and local tax of €4 per person/day.
Together with the room bill (e.g. drinks), the hotel charges the local tax of 4 € per person/day. This can only be paid on site at reception and is charged per guest by the Noto/Sicily tourism portal.

 

Tango mit Fausto & Stephanie

Fausto Carpino and Stephanie Fesneau are a young and very likeable dance couple. They live near Syracuse, Sicily. We have been working with them for several years now and appreciate not only their professional teaching, but also their friendly and natural zest for life.

Dynamism, lightness, and elegance – their dancing reflects the joy of dancing that they also convey in their classes. Their credo: the key to the beauty of tango lies in the intimate connection with your partner, in musicality, and in good technique.
In their classes, they teach with great personal commitment, wit, and charm. They pass on their own enthusiasm for tango to their students and manage to bring joy, joy, and charisma to the dance with ease.

A total of 5 x 1.5-hour lessons are planned: There are two course groups. The course times are spread throughout the day and rotate per group. Classes take place in the Tango Loggia.

Fausto and Stephanie teach in easy-to-understand English.

 

Fausto and Stephanie (Tango: Osvaldo Pugliese/Instrumental)
Fausto and Stephanie (Vals: Alfredo De Angelis)
Fausto and Stephanie (Tango: Osvaldo Pugliese with Roberto Chanel)
Fausto and Stephanie (Milonga: Juan D'Arienzo)

A contingent of different room categories is available for this trip. 
The room allocation of the booked room category takes place after receipt of the travel registration.

Booking & Payment:

Our general terms and conditions apply according to our website.

Please send us the completed travel registration form by email or post.
After receipt of the completed travel registration form, we will send you a booking confirmation/invoice including a security shine. 
Approx. 2 weeks before the start of the tour we will send you further information about the arrival.

A deposit of 15% of the tour price is due, see also notes in the travel registration.
The balance is due five weeks before the start of the tour. Cancellation charges apply from the time of reservation. 
The costs and cancellation deadlines are shown in the travel registration. 
We recommend to book a travel insurance in your country.

Minimum number of participants: 25 persons.
If this number is not reached by 2 months before departure, we reserve the right to cancel the trip.

If you have questions, do not hesitate to send an email to Anette Spiegel.
info@tango-cruise.com, or phone 0049-821/3196 570.

Download the booking form here

Fausto-Stephanie

Hotel-Swimmingpool

Hotel Corte del Sole

Olivenhain

Strand

Frühstücks-Terrasse

Restaurant

Restaurant-Terrasse

Hotelzimmer1

Hotelzimmer2

Noto