Discover the Monti Iblei, a hilly area in southeast Sicily where small villages, traditions, and gastronomy reveal the most authentic soul of the island. This private tour, reserved exclusively for your group, will take you to meet local producers, visit three outstanding businesses, and taste some of the area's most representative specialties.
The day will begin with a visit to a farm surrounded by olive trees, where you will discover the world of extra virgin olive oil. You will stroll among the trees, visit the olive oil factory, and learn about the main stages of production. The visit will end with a guided food tasting of extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by bruschetta with traditional pestos, olives, cheeses, local salami, and a glass of wine.
You will then continue to Palazzolo Acreide, one of the most charming villages in the Iblei Mountains and home to the famous Salsiccia di Palazzolo, a Slow Food Presidium. Here you will have the opportunity to taste one of the most iconic specialties of local gastronomy and to discover a tradition that has been one of the symbols of the area for generations.
The final stop takes you to a craft distillery, where you will discover how the aromatic and medicinal herbs of the Iblei Mountains are transformed into liqueurs with a unique character. The experience will end with a guided tasting of artisanal liqueurs together with the producers.
During the route, you will pass through some of the most authentic corners of the Iblei Mountains, among olive groves, unspoiled countryside, and villages rich in history, immersing yourself in an area still deeply tied to its traditions.
More than just a gastronomic tour, this experience will offer you the opportunity to get to know Sicily through the people who preserve and pass on the gastronomic heritage of the Iblei Mountains every day.
