Sicily · SICILIAN OLIVE OIL EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 sicilian olive oil experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Tour a Sicilian olive grove with producer Francesco, then taste olive oil, wine, balsamic vinegar, limoncello, and homemade dishes.
“Everything was a 10/10. Learned so much, and very peaceful family!”
Walk Balestrate’s olive grove with Francesco, then share Sicilian food, wine, olive oil, vinegar, and limoncello with his family.
“This is amazing and completely worth it! Francesco is so friendly and knowledgeable. We asked tons of questions and he was happy to answer them all! The property with the olive trees is beautiful and wonderful to walk around. Going back to his grandparents for the tasting is such a fun treat - both in food and drink, and having their company! We bought quite a bit of wine along with some oil, and will be buying more online (only so much room in our luggage 😊)!! This tour and tasting was one of the best parts of our trip! Afterwards, we even walked down the street and got some…”
Tour Sicily’s olive oil tradition at Amodeo’s Farm with grove walks, a guided tasting, local wine, and a full Sicilian lunch.
“It was amazing! We felt spoiled… This is a must do for anyone coming to the area and foodies this is the experience you want. I would give this a solid 10 out of 10!!!”
Walk Sicily’s olive groves, see the oil mill, try fresh EVOO and local foods, and learn the craft behind every bottle at Terra Surti.
“Enjoy a walk through Groves of olive trees that are organically farmed. The hospitality of the local workers of this family owned farm was excellent! We also enjoyed tasting the freshly harvested olive oil and some of the award winning Local honey. It was delicious! Also the drive through the Sicilian countryside was spectacular!”
Taste award-winning organic olive oils near Syracuse, tour a family farm and mill, and pair five EVO oils with fresh bread and Sicilian foods.
“We are farmers from England near Oxford. We wanted to take the opportunity to learn more about extra virgin olive oil. This we certainly did. We were looked after very well at each stage of the presentation and the information and tasting was revealing sitting in the building where they process and package the product.. We came away with a much better understanding of the boundaries of what is involved. The premises were clean and professional and as we learnt hygiene is an essential part of the production. The owner and her farther were also there and she supported and added to her colleagues presentations. There is a range of…”
Travel from Palermo to Erice, Trapani’s salt pans, an olive farm, and Marsala for Sicilian food, wine, salt, and fine views.
“It was a good way to spend the day outside Palermo city and experience two very different smaller towns, learn about the history of (sea) salt production and Marsala wine, as well as have a very tasty lunch. Our excellent driver, Francisco, was very personable and added to the enjoyable day.”
Explore Erice and Marsala from Palermo with wine, olive oil, farmhouse lunch, saltpans, and private transport in one full day.
“Experience of viewing the agricultural landscape outside of Palermo on the drive to Marsala was a highlight for me. Other highlights included Walking through historic Marsala, visiting the fish market, sampling salami thanks to our local personal driver Francesco, visiting a salt lagoon, tasting flavored salts & especially touring Cantina Donna Franca with owner Paola & experiencing the divine 3 course lunch Donna Franca’s chef prepared was of course a perfect pairing with 3 of their wines. My only disappointment is we were in Marsala & did not get to sample Marsala wines. I would have paid extra for an educational small sample tasting opportunity of dry to sweet Marsala.”
Tour Oleificio Gulino near Ragusa, taste award-winning Erbesso DOP oil, flavored oils, and Sicilian foods in a historic mill.
“The owner was so enthusiastic to share the process of olive oil making and explained in a way that was enjoyable. The best part of course was the tasting of these fine olive oils and I was able to purchase bottles so I was able to travel home with them”
Tour a Sicilian soap museum, make your own bar, taste extra virgin olive oil, and enjoy an aperitivo among Sciacca’s olive trees.
“The whole experience was delightful, from the very first moment we met Alessandro he showcased not only an incredible and welcoming sunny disposition but a profound passion and knowledge of the subject, he very much inspired us in the matter of soap and olives but even more on the sustainable agriculture and on the folklore of our land. The aperitivo on the roof was the perfect ending of the interesting and magical day”
Taste fresh Sicilian olive oil, local cheeses, sausage, bruschetta, and wine while exploring production through virtual reality in Sortino.
“What a fun experience, the VR portion was sooooo good, the tasting and staff are top notch and the oil freshness .. perfecto”
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