About this tour
Spend three hours on a Sicilian olive estate learning how quality extra virgin oil moves from grove to glass. Walk through working groves, watch the extraction process, and develop your palate through structured tastings that break down positive flavours and common faults. Finish with a traditional Sicilian lunch where regional dishes are paired with the estate's oils, plus local wine and coffee.
Highlights
- Walk active olive groves during harvest season
- See cold-press extraction and bottling firsthand
- Taste-test oils side-by-side, spot quality markers
- Learn pairing principles with Sicilian dishes
- Sicilian lunch with wine and local sweets included
What to expect
The experience begins in the grove, where you'll see how olives are harvested and handled. You'll then move indoors to observe the extraction process—the mechanics of turning fruit into oil—and understand why timing and temperature matter. The tasting class is structured: staff will guide you through identifying defects (rancidity, mustiness) and recognising desirable traits (peppery finish, grassy notes, fruitiness). You'll taste several oils back-to-back. The final two hours cover food pairing; a Sicilian lunch arrives with wines and the estate's oils drizzled over regional specialities so you experience how quality oil lifts a dish.
Good to know
Three hours on your feet, partly outdoors. Bring sunscreen and comfortable shoes. Prams welcome for infants. No shop pressure or upsell; focus is education. Book ahead—group sizes are limited. Local wine is served, so arrange transport if needed.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.