Olive Oil Tour: Mill + Tasting

During this excursion to an olive oil mill in Sortino, there will be an opportunity to explore the production process and participate in an olive oil tasting along with a delightful lunch. Experience the unique flavors that Sicily has to offer!

Explore the Olive Oil Heritage

As one of the key olive oil producers in the Mediterranean, Italy shines particularly bright in Sicily. To better understand the process of making extra virgin olive oil, the meeting point will be at the Terra Surti estate, situated on the fringes of Sortino.

At this estate, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the olive oil mill, where the transformation of olives into olive oil occurs. The tour will cover the different stages involved in creating a superior product.

Following the tour, participants can don virtual reality goggles to dive deeper into the olive oil production. This immersive experience will illustrate how olives are harvested, which includes the technique of shaking the olive trees!

Concluding a tour lasting around one hour, the experience will culminate with a tasting of extra virgin olive oil, an essential ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.

Enhance Your Experience with a Savory Lunch

If you select this option, a traditional Sicilian lunch will be served at the estate following the olive oil mill visit. The menu features classic items such as bread, olives, cured cheese, salami, bruschetta topped with pâté, stuffed pizzolo, ricotta, and honey. Refreshments include either mineral water, white wine, or red wine.

Key Information

It is essential to note that the tour begins in Sortino, so arrangements must be made to travel there independently from Syracuse.