Visit to the olive grove, oil tasting and lunch at the farm

About this tour

Spend two hours exploring a working Sicilian olive farm, from grove to mill. You'll wander between centuries-old trees, see the traditional press where oil is made, and use VR to virtually stand in the harvest. Finish with a simple lunch of local bread, cheese, cured meats, and the farm's own oil, paired with wine. It's a straightforward look at how things actually get made here.

Highlights

• Walk through established olive groves on family land
• Tour the oil mill and traditional extraction machinery
• Virtual reality harvest experience from picker's perspective
• Taste the farm's extra virgin oil with fresh bread
• Seasonal vegetables, local cheeses and cured meats included
• Lunch and wine served on the property

What to expect

You'll start with a welcome from the owners, then head straight into the grove—expect uneven ground and sun exposure. The mill tour covers the practical side: how olives move from basket to press, what the machinery actually does. The VR component puts you in the middle of picking season; it's a bit gimmicky but effective. Lunch is set up simply—nothing fancy, just good bread, their oil to dip or drizzle, local cheese, a couple of cured meats, bruschetta with homemade pesto, whatever vegetables are in season stuffed and baked, and a ricotta or honey dessert. Water and wine throughout.

Good to know

The site is wheelchair accessible and prams work fine. Comfortable shoes for the grove; it's dry ground but uneven. Bring sunscreen. No private transport included—arrange your own way there or ask about local options when you book.