Olive oil and cheese-tasting tour with Castelbuono visit
Excursions & day trips

Olive oil and cheese-tasting tour with Castelbuono visit

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Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • There's a visit to a well-preserved olive mill, where you'll learn about traditional techniques
  • You'll learn all about olive oil production and sample high-quality olive oils with an expert
  • There's a visit to a family-run cheese factory, where you'll try locally produced cheese
  • You can stroll through the town of Castelbuono, and soak up the panoramic views of the countryside
  • Your expert local guide knows all about Sicilian culture and will share their insights with you
What to expect

Learn how olive oil and cheese are made on this half-day tour through the villages of Sicily, with visits to an ancient olive mill, a family-run cheese factory, and the hilltop town of Castelbuono. Our expert local guide, Eleni, says "the olive oil tasting at Sant'Ambrogio lets you sample the different qualities of olive oil, while the cheese tasting at Caseificio San Nicolo lets you in on the secrets of traditional Sicilian cheese-making. Plus, Castelbuono is a great spot for relaxing and filling up your camera roll."

Your first stop is at the old olive oil mill, for a tasting of this liquid gold with an expert who will explain all about the different types of oil – imagine a wine sommelier but for oil. Though the mill isn't in use anymore, it's been well-preserved by the owners so that you can take a tour and learn about traditional olive oil production.

Next, you'll head over to Caseificio San Nicolo, a family-run cheese factory renowned for its selection of cheeses made from both goat and cow milk. You'll learn how they make the cheese and, of course, taste some, too. Then, you'll wrap up your tour with a visit to the town of Castelbuono, nestled in the Madonie Mountains. Here, you'll have some free time to wander through its Medieval streets, pop into local shops, and get a feel for an authentic Sicilian village – you'll be able to get some great photos here, too.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Not suitable for clients with lactose intolerance due to the cheese tasting
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to uneven paths or steps
  • Bring a hat
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
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Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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