Top Sicily Olive Oil Tasting in 2026

We invite you to discover the authentic local cuisine of Salaparuta and the unique hospitality of our Home Restaurant. Book with us for an unforgettable dining experience that will make you feel part of our culture and family. Don't miss the opportunity to get to know our famous Catarratto Chardonnay blend, the Lunedda Grillo and the Alikase Nero d'Avola and Chardonnay. Tasting Leonarda Tardi wines will be a special occasion especially with the combination of special typical Sicilian dishes prepared with passion by your personal chef Calogero. You will discover the true essence of our place. We are waiting for you for a dream gastronomic experience that will make you feel at home away from home. See you in Salaparuta. If you should need a transfer, we can organize a transfer privately. Contact us for any food allergies or intolerances so we can organize the ad hoc menu.

Explore Mount Etna, the world's most active stratovolcano, on this small-group hiking tour from Catania. Ride up the mountain on a 4WD vehicle and take a moderate hike through Mount Etna's moon-like landscape in the Valley del Bove depression. Explore Etna's largest caldera, aka a large crater, and take in spectacular views of the Sicilian landscape and the Ionian Sea.

Premium Quality Over Mass Tourism: We do not offer commercial products. Every wine, cheese, and salami you taste is a selected piece of authentic, independent Sicilian craftsmanship. The Perfect Express Stop: No crowded buses, no long transfers, and zero stress. We offer a high-end gastronomic experience in just 30–30 minutes, leaving you with plenty of time to enjoy Messina. 100m from Your Ship: Located a 1-minute walk from the cruise terminal gate, we are the easiest, closest, and safest culinary experience you can find before reboarding. Curated Souvenirs Shopping: We are a boutique, not just a tour. After the tasting, you can shop for genuine Sicilian delicacies—like real Bronte D.O.P. pistachio creams and Etna olive oil—safely packaged and ready for cruise travel.

Nestled amongst the hills of Camporeale, in the heart of authentic Sicily, a stay at Porta del Vento offers a profound encounter with nature, silence and the rhythm of the Sicilian countryside. Here, the wind, light and altitude create a unique microclimate that gives rise to natural wines produced with the utmost respect for the land and Sicily’s native grape varieties. A wine tasting is not merely a chance to sample wines, but a sensory and human experience: set amongst historic vineyards, surrounded by silence, the scent of wild herbs and unspoilt views. The wines are accompanied by local, farm-fresh produce, selected to showcase the region and Camporale’s culinary traditions. What makes this experience special is the intimate atmosphere: far from the crowds, every visit invites you to slow down, listen to nature and experience wine as an expression of the landscape, the wind and Sicilian culture.

Nestled amongst the hills of Camporeale, in the heart of authentic Sicily, a stay at Porta del Vento offers a profound encounter with nature, silence and the rhythm of the Sicilian countryside. Here, the wind, light and altitude create a unique microclimate that gives rise to natural wines produced with the utmost respect for the land and Sicily’s native grape varieties. A wine tasting is not merely a chance to sample wines, but a sensory and human experience: set amongst historic vineyards, surrounded by silence, the scent of wild herbs and unspoilt views. The wines are accompanied by local, farm-fresh produce, selected to showcase the region and Camporale’s culinary traditions. What makes this experience special is the intimate atmosphere: far from the crowds, every visit invites you to slow down, listen to nature and experience wine as an expression of the landscape, the wind and Sicilian culture.

Catania has a lively food scene, but it takes an insider to guide you to the top spots for sweet and savory treats. Explore the city's markets and food shops on this street food tour through the old town led by a local foodie, sampling Sicilian favorites like artisan cheeses and cold cuts, olives, arancini, and more while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll uncover what makes Sicilian cuisine unique and discover some of Catania’s cultural highlights.

Immersed in a generous and luxuriant nature, the Bio farm is ideal for spending a day in contact with nature. The gentle hills are suitable for pleasant naturalistic walks. Among the most welcome moments is the stop in the vineyard adjacent to the cellar: here the visitor has the opportunity to get to know the qualitative precautions in the vineyard, the favorable microclimate, harvest times. We continue the visit to the cellar passing through the area of vinification, bottling and aging of red wines. the tasting of two wines is provided directly from the vats and barrels. Visiting this organic farm allows the visitor to get to know the generosity of the Sicilian countryside up close: olive groves, citrus groves, garden of aromas, the vast lawn with Mediterranean plants. In addition, the play area, the animal area, the refreshment verandas, the restaurant characterize the farm and make it the ideal place to spend a relaxing day in contact with nature.

Discover the Sicilian countryside and get back to nature with a visit to a traditional farm just outside of Alcamo. With this tour, enjoy a scenic stroll around the olive groves, vineyards, and citrus grove, learn about the many different aromatic plants grown at the farm and have a chance to meet the farm animals. After the tour, enjoy some tasty homemade snacks accompanied by Sicilian wine or soft drinks.

Take part in an authentic experience in our village at the foot of Etna, meeting local people, far from the usual and crowded tourist itineraries. Taste local products from small farmers' businesses, concluding with a lunch in an Etna winery. If you are looking for something authentic, in the company of local people and away from the usual tourist itineraries, this is the tour for you. We are Chris and Barbara and we can't wait to take you to our places and introduce you to our friends who produce excellence. Places where the tour takes place (Linguaglossa and Randazzo). Duration approximately 7 hours. The tour includes: - Transportation in a 7-seater SUV or vintage car (Only if you purchase the option with transportation). - Tasting of extra virgin olive oil in a farm. - Tasting of hazelnuts and hazelnut creams. . - Tasting of Ricotta and provola dei Nebrodi in a small dairy. - Tasting of artisanal Granita in a historic pastry shop. - Lunch in a winery, with wine tasting.

By participating in our cooking class, you will be able to discover the most authentic Sicilian cuisine thanks to local people, far from the usual tourist itineraries. You will discover the secrets to the success of a dish and you will have lunch like in a Sicilian family, in the company of Sicilians.

Explore Mount Etna during the most dazzling time of day with this sunset Jeep tour. Set off in the afternoon to take in the Valle del Bove and lunar landscapes of the lava and ash fields on the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano. Discover side craters and extinguished lava flows, don a helmet and headlamp to venture into a lava tube, and admire the bird's-eye view at sunset.

You will have the unique opportunity of gathering vegetables straight from our vegetable garden, collecting wine, grain, nuts, olives, and preserves from our pantry, and then cooking lunch together with our family. You will be able to learn recipes, grind the grain into flour, make ravioli, pesto, and antipasti, and feel welcomed into our home and family as we prepare and cook together. You are likely to meet three generations of our family. Our farm has been a sacred site for over 2500 years. Archeologists found altars used by Greeks and Romans, and we will take you on a journey from ancient times to the present day. We are inside one of the most famous canyons in Sicily, touched by this stunning river, in which you will have the opportunity to swim and dive.

Mount Etna is one of the most striking natural features in Sicily, and with this tour, you can experience both its beauty and geology. Set off from Catania, stopping at an organic farm on the mountain slopes to sample honey, wine, olive oil, and other specialties. Afterward, continue up to the Valle del Bove.

Our wine tasting is a unique experience set inside an ancient palmento located near the spectacular Alcantara Gorges. More than a simple tasting, it is an immersive journey designed to experience Sicilian wine in a modern and engaging way. Guests enjoy a guided tasting of 5 natural wines from Mount Etna and Sicily, together with 3 local olive oils, accompanied by traditional Sicilian cheeses and cured meats. The experience combines multimedia storytelling, visual content and explanations about the ancient palmento winemaking techniques, creating a deeper connection between wine, territory and history. This experience blends wine, culture and emotion, with a dynamic and interactive atmosphere, a shareable social media reel, small curated gadgets and a captivating storytelling format that makes the discovery of wine accessible, memorable and truly special.

During the cooking classes, we will be happy to share the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, and tell the origin and anecdotes linked to each individual dish. Participating in an expert-led extra virgin olive oil tasting is like embarking on a journey through the flavors and aromas of Sicily of the past like you have never experienced before. Find out how home-grown olive oil is produced, how to pair it with food and how to buy a quality product at home. Our recipes and preparation methods respect the culinary tradition of the area, using zero kilometer raw materials, the result of the work of our producers. At the end, it will be possible to taste the dishes created and sip the wine best suited to the dish.

Our skipper will guide you to discover the Egadi Islands, following the wind’s breath. Live a unique experience between secret caves, inaccessible bays and uncountable shades of blue.. Left the mooring and hoisted the sail, your sailing experience can begin. The private boat sails to Favignana with stops at Cala Azzurra, Bue marino, Cala Rossa, Favignana City. The navigation continues to Levanzo, where stops at the most famous bays of the Island as Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola. During the stops you can swim and use the snorkeling equipment available on board. The private sail boat provides every comfort to spend a daily tour in total relax.

Finding the best cannoli bakeries—pasticcerie—in Taormina can be a fun challenge, but it can also turn into fruitless trips between neighborhoods. With this tour, take the guesswork out and let a chef help you prepare cannoli from scratch, using traditional recipes starting with the crusty shell and ending with sweet ricotta cream. When you’re done, taste your creations and receive a “cannoli expert” certificate.

Experience the authentic side of Sicily and connect with a local family on this private farm tour and lunch near Noto. Stroll through the farm’s citrus, almond, and olive groves and learn about the farm’s history and production. Pick fresh ingredients from the garden or forage for wild herbs and asparagus. Then, enjoy a farm-fresh lunch together with your hosts, where you also sample the farm’s own olive oil and wine.

A unique experience of having a picnic under an olive tree in the middle of the vineyards, located in the Monte Genuardo Nature Reserve. You will start the experience with a guided tour through our vineyards and wine cellar, during which you will have an opportunity to learn more about Sicilian grape varieties, unique terroirs and find out how our organic wines are created. Afterwards you will be invited to enjoy your Picnic under the shade of an olive tree in the middle of the vineyards. You will taste two of our wines of your choice and pair them with local Sicilian Gourmet products. You can ralax and engage all of your five senses during this experience: listen to the sounds of the nature, watch the picturesque landscape, discover aromas of our wines, taste our products and feel the refreshing breeze. This experience is perfectly suitable for you if you would like to spend some quality time with your partner, family or friends.

*Catania is not visited: you live.* And we will take you step by step, taste by taste. Yeah, great! Here is a short, impactful and engaging version adapted for *flyer or social post*: --- * Catania between History & Flavors * Join us for a guided tour among the historical treasures of Catania! We will visit: - The majestic *Cathedral of St. Agatha* - The iconic *Liotru*, symbol of the city - The lively *Pescheria* - The mysterious *Caves of the Amenano River* - The majestic *Castello Ursino* - The ancient *Roman Baths* And along the way... *authentic Sicilian street food tastings*: - *Sicilian granita* - *Craft drink prepared on the spot * - *Crisp cannoli* - Glass of *Etna wine* Experience Catania with all your senses! Departure from the city centre

If you want to experience something different from the usual aperitif, book our Wine Tasting! We will tell you about the characteristics and origins of extra virgin oils and organic wines from small Etnean producers. The experience is designed for small groups, ensuring more interaction and attention to everyone's curiosities.

Explore the fascinating world of bees at a hands-on honey experience in Sicily. Led by a knowledgeable beekeeper, visit the educational apiary, where you'll wear protective gear to safely observe the buzzing hives. Engage in the honey extraction process and relish the unique flavors during a honey tasting. Create your own beeswax candle in a fun workshop. The journey concludes with a tasting of natural and flavored extra virgin olive oil, followed by a traditional Sicilian lunch, including an aperitif with bruschetta topped with traditional pestos, olives, cheeses, salami, stuffed local pizzolo, and a dessert made with ricotta or honey. Beverages included : water and two glasses of white or red wine. This immersive experience celebrates the importance of bees and Sicilian culinary delights.

Go beyond sightseeing and connect with an artisan olive oil producer and his family at their farm in Sicily for a tour of the olive groves followed by a tasting lunch. Learn about the history and culture of olive oil production on the island as you stroll through the olive trees, then settle around the family table for a Sicilian lunch. Sample a variety of traditional dishes plus the farm’s own wine and olive oil.

Mandranova is a farm located in the south of Sicily in the Palma di Montechiaro area (Agrigento). The farm develops over ca. 180 hectares, the main products are extra-virgin olive oil and almonds. Mandranova farm is run by family members Giuseppe and Silvia who, at the end of the nineties, decided to renovate the family farm with the goal of combining tradition and innovation. Mandranova produces extra-virgin olive oil from Sicilian native cultivar groves using integrated agriculture techniques and polyconic vase pruning. Harvest occurs from mid September to mid October employing a mix of mechanical and semi-mechanical harvest. The olives are processed in a proprietary mill through mechanical cold extraction. Mandranova produces both monocultivar and blend extra-virgin olive oils. In term of organoleptic characteristics, the oils tend to be medium to intense fruity, rich in polyphenols with green intense color.