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Sicilian Culinary Tour: Wine, Olive Oil, and Vinegar Tasting
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82 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Palermo
Embark on a guided tour of an olive grove in Balestrate and indulge in a masterclass led by the producer and winemaker. Experience the authentic flavors of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil and wines while immersing yourself in a traditional Italian home.
Embark on a guided tour of an olive grove in Balestrate and indulge in a masterclass led by the producer and winemaker. Experience the authentic flavors of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil and wines while immersing yourself in a traditional Italian home.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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SP63bis - Discover the charm of the Sicilian countryside on an unforgettable sensory adventure. Francesco, a skilled winemaker and olive oil producer, will lead you through the traditional process of crafting extra virgin olive oil during an engaging stroll through the olive grove in Balestrate.
Following the tour, participants will indulge in a…
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SP63bis - Discover the charm of the Sicilian countryside on an unforgettable sensory adventure. Francesco, a skilled winemaker and olive oil producer, will lead you through the traditional process of crafting extra virgin olive oil during an engaging stroll through the olive grove in Balestrate.
Following the tour, participants will indulge in a tasting session featuring our wines, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegars, and limoncello, all paired with a variety of classic Sicilian dishes.
The tasting will be held in a typical Sicilian home, with Francesco’s grandparents present to share captivating stories about this magical region of Sicily.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Olive Oil Tasting
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
- Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Olive Oil Tasting
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
- Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meal Options
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting
- Sicilian Caponata - “Caponata” is a side dish made with vegetables, typically eggplants, tomatoes, celery, onions, and olives, stewed together in a sweet and sour sauce.
- Balsamic vinegar Tasting - Balsamic vinegar and balsamic glaze
- White and red wines
- Limoncello Tasting
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting
- Sicilian Caponata - “Caponata” is a side dish made with vegetables, typically eggplants, tomatoes, celery, onions, and olives, stewed together in a sweet and sour sauce.
- Balsamic vinegar Tasting - Balsamic vinegar and balsamic glaze
- White and red wines
- Limoncello Tasting
Additional Information
Connect directly with the source of these exquisite products as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Sicilian countryside.
The tasting session offers a delightful variety of local specialties – from fine wines and extra virgin olive oil to balsamic vinegars – all perfectly paired with traditional Sicilian dishes, providing a comprehensive…
Connect directly with the source of these exquisite products as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Sicilian countryside.
The tasting session offers a delightful variety of local specialties – from fine wines and extra virgin olive oil to balsamic vinegars – all perfectly paired with traditional Sicilian dishes, providing a comprehensive taste of the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Set in the warm and welcoming ambiance of a traditional Sicilian house, you’ll have the unique opportunity to interact with Francesco’s grandparents. Their stories infuse the experience with a rich cultural and historical dimension, transforming it into much more than just a culinary tour.
Location
SP63bis
We're 40 minutes from Palermo. The meeting point is near the exit/entrance of the highway in Balestrate.
We can Pick you up ( Is an extra service)or take the bus from Palermo to Alcamo; from Alcamo, it's just a 15-minute car ride to our place.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(82 Ratings)
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Yohan_d
Jul 9, 2025
I highly recommend - Very interesting experience, where you learn a lot and taste a lot with a very friendly and pleasant guide.
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Lori_d
Jul 6, 2025
BEST tasting experience and family! - This is a MUST DO tour while visiting Sicily. Francesco had taken his family business to the next level with the experience. His tour of the olive grove was very informative. He brought us to meet his grandparent’s, Franco and Marianna. They opened up their home and we enjoyed a tasting of the olive oil, two balsamic vinegar, two wines and limoncello. They also had a homemade typical lunch complementing the above. The personal welcome of Francesco and his grandparents was priceless. We exchanged stories. I️ highly recommend this experience. We were able to purchase some products to remember this day. Their company, Essensily, is one to watch for in the future.
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Daniel
Jul 5, 2025
Top! - Great experience and highly recommended.
The tasting and food were great, we took some products with us.
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Skydive100
Jun 26, 2025
Wonderful Experience for the Entire Family! - Really wonderful experience that my entire family enjoyed! It was the perfect mix of learning and exploring and sampling delicious wine and olive oil. Personally the best part of the time together was being with the family and breaking bread together. Highly recommend!
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Tour10777642426
Jun 25, 2025
Wonderful insight and charming people - This tour was truly wonderful. Francesco started the tour in the lovely family-owned olive groves, explaining the types of olive trees, their cultivation and care, and the process of harvesting and oil production. He also discussed the considerations that go in to olive oil quality and how to distinguish a quality oil. He then took us home to his charming family, where we did the tastings of their oil, balsamic vinegar and 2 white wines. They had amazing (and vegetarian!) local bites that were delicious, rivaling anything we had in restaurants. It was a much appreciated look into an ages-old livelihood in Sicily that continues to grow, innovate and thrive. I wish them all success in their ventures and thank them for sharing their traditions with us.
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T
Jun 23, 2025
True Sicilian Hospitality - If you're looking for an authentic, educational, and delicious experience in Sicily, the Balestrate Olive Grove Tour with the Farina Family is a truly unique tour. It offers a unique blend of agricultural insight, culinary delight, and genuine Sicilian hospitality that leaves a lasting positive impression.
You'll get a guided walk through the Farina family's olive grove, often described as beautiful and serene. The producer (often Francesco, a younger generation family member) will provide a "masterclass" on the artisanal production of extra virgin olive oil, sharing secrets of this ancient plant and the process. This is a chance to truly learn about how olive oil is made from tree to bottle.
After the olive grove visit, you will be invited into their family home in Balestrate for the tasting, which many describe as feeling like visiting relatives. Nonna (grandma) was there and she had a few delicious home-cooked Sicilian dishes that accompanied the tastings.
This tour offers more than just a tasting; it's a deep dive into a typical Italian household and the rich cultural and historical dimensions of Sicilian life. We were able to connect with both Francesco and his grandparents thru shared life experiences. This has been the best part of our Sicily visit.
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Z9344jbvickip
Jun 20, 2025
Olive Grove/Wine Tasting Tour (Balestrate) - The tour was conducted by the owner. He was very knowledgeable and spoke 3 languages foe our tour group. It was personal and lovely having the olive oil/wine tasting at Francesco’s grandparent’s home with his family in attendance!
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Marybt1013mc
Jun 18, 2025
Great olive grove tour and tasting. - Francesco has taken over his grandparents olive grove and truly loves what he does. Very nice tour ending at his grandmother’s house for home cooked food, wine and olive oil tasting. What a wonderful family and afternoon.
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Karen_k
Jun 16, 2025
Great day spent in Balestrate olive grove - This tour was excellent! Francesco was courteous and very knowledgeable about the Olive industry and lunch at his grandparents home was delicious and a lot of laughs. I would highly recommend going on this excursion and if you do bring your bathing suit The local beach is breathtaking , you won’t want to miss it !
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Thibaut_f
Jun 16, 2025
Family style - Nice and chilled tour with a great family atmosphere. We did a nice tasting of both wine & olive oils with local dishes at their house. Loved it
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