The 4 Sicily Olive Oil Experiences That Are Worth the Money

1.Balestrate Olive Grove Tour: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Francesco leads you through his family’s olive grove near Balestrate, explaining olive growing and extra virgin oil production. You then join his grandparents for a family-style Sicilian tasting of olive oil, wines, balsamic vinegar, limoncello, and local dishes in their home.

“Francesco was so kind and knowledgeable about olive oil and wine. It was truly a special and local Sicilian experience!!”

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2.Olive Oil Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $266

Spend four hours at Amodeo’s Farm in Montevago, walking through the olive grove, simulating harvest methods, tasting extra virgin olive oil, and sharing Sicilian starters and busiate pasta with local wine. The private English-language visit begins and ends at the farm.

“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!!!”

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3.Olive Oil Tour Visit to the oil mill and olive oil tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Best value

At Terra Surti near Sortino, Federica and Elio guide you through the olive grove, family oil mill, and production process. You’ll taste several extra virgin olive oils with bread, olives, cheese, salami, bruschetta, pesto, and wine, plus enjoy a virtual reality view of harvest time.

“Really enjoyed this. Elio and Frederica were great hosts, educational, friendly and entertaining. Lovely lunch with wine after our olive oil tasting. Purchased lots of products to take home. Would definitely recommend this!”

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4.Visit to the olive grove, oil tasting and lunch at the farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

At Terra Surti near Sortino, you visit a family-run olive mill, learn how Sicilian oil is produced, taste extra virgin olive oil and local foods, and sit down to a farm brunch of bruschetta, cheese, salami, pizzolo, dessert, water, and wine.

“Awesome day, exceeded my expectations! Tour was very interesting, we even had the opportunity to pick olives!”

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