Grade

Easy

Duration

8 Hours

Category

Food & Wine

Tour Type

Private

Season

All Year

This is a Private Tour

Enjoy local life and real gastronomy for your unforgettable Sicilian Local Food experience in a territory off the beaten track on the slope of Madonie Mountains.

HIGHLIGHTS:

·      Off the beaten track experience
·      Visit a cheese factory and cheese tasting included
·      Visit an archaeological treasure
·      rustic lunch in Family style with “zero food miles”
·      Interact with local people and observe artisans at work

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

Departure for a small village off the beaten path located on the slope of Madonie Mountains. This day will be a unique experience, something that will show you the essence of Sicily, a plunge in a rural and friendly atmosphere, a return to the past by visiting places where time has stopped centuries ago! Upon the arrival we visit a diary producer to learn how milk is processed for cheese production and here you will have the opportunity to taste various types of dairy products of the highest quality.

Later (weather conditions permitting) we will drive to the “Grotte della Gurfa” an archaeological treasure, a place veiled with magic and mystery, where we will be taken to a trip back into the past centuries. The Caves of Gurfa are a precious example of rock architecture. Probably dated from the Bronze Age, studies on the ancient use of caves, entirely excavated by man, are still underway, but it is deemed to be used as storage area for grain. Some scholars instead postulate that the whole complex had been built to accommodate the remains of the King Minos who, according to legend, died in Sicily.

We will then enjoy a nice home-cooked lunch in picnic style with “zero food miles” in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. After lunch we will drive to Alia, a nice village to have an amazing experience based on the interaction with local people and observe artisans at work.

Later we drive to Agrigento.

 

TRANSFERS:
This excursion includes pick-up and drop-off at Your Hotel in Agrigento and transfer to the place of activities provided with Italian speaking Driver. Once arrived at destination all the activities will be done with English speaking Staff.

TOUR DETAILS & BOOKING INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: AGRSIK

Included
  • All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as specified in the itinerary
  • Cooking demonstration
  • Credit Card fees
  • English speaking staff
  • Italian speaking Driver
  • Typical Sicilian rustic lunch
  • VAT
  • Vehicle with air conditioning
Not Included
  • Admission fees
  • Beverage and meal not specified
  • Gratuities and tips
  • Licensed Tourist Guide if not specified
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