Castiglione, wine & ricotta tasting with Alcantara Gorges

5.0 (8 reviews) Sicily, Italy
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 52 travelers

Overview

This excursion will take you to discover the naturalistic part of Sicily. Departure from Taormina and continue towards the beautiful Etna village of Castiglione di Sicilia. Walk through the beautiful streets and visit the Castle of Lauria. Tasting of extra virgin olive oil accompanied by homemade bread. Then we will continue with the tasting of Sicilian cheeses and ricotta (baked), where you will have the opportunity to learn about the traditional method of production of ricotta that has been handed down from father to son for generations. Lunch and Wine Tasting in a family-run winery.
We will continue towards Alcantara Gorges , where we will stop for 1 hour and enjoy the beautiful nature and surroundings.
Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Notes : We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes

What's included

  • Cheese and local oil tasting
  • light lunch in the cellar
  • view of the Alcantara Gorges from the viewpoint
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Wine Tasting - 4 glass of wine
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tourist Guide of Zaragoza
  • Tips
  • entrance ticket to the Alcantara Gorges

What to expect

  1. Castiglione di Sicilia
    2h
    Visit of the old town and the Castle of Lauria
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    You’ll witness the traditional process of ricotta making and you’ll even get the chance to savor a selection of delicious local cheeses.
  3. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    private wine tasting, a chance to sip the unique wines born from the rich volcanic soil. Wine tasting of 3 different glass of Etna wine accompained with a home-style light lunch served right by the vineyard.
  4. Le Gole dell'Alcantara
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    we will stop for 1 hour and enjoy the beautiful nature and surroundings.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

INTERBUS STOP CABLE CAR, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD, next to the diving center in the corner

Meeting point

INTERBUS STOP SAN GIOVANNI, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD. in front of the laundry service

Meeting point

INTERBUS STOP ANTARE, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD

Meeting point

BUS TERMINAL RECANATI

Meeting point

BUS TERMINAL TAORMINA

End point

INTERBUS STOP CABLE CAR, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD, next to the diving center in the corner

End point

INTERBUS STOP SAN GIOVANNI, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD. in front of the laundry service

End point

INTERBUS STOP ANTARE, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD

End point

BUS TERMINAL RECANATI

End point

BUS TERMINAL TAORMINA

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Local wine will only be served to travelers over the age of 18
  • Soft drinks will be served for travellers under 18 years of age

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (8)

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