Barefoot on Etna Slope: Sicilian Countryside Private Tour and Picnic at Rural Farmhouse from Catania

Admire the incredible beauty of unspoilt nature of Sicilian countryside and visit a family run old milestone farmhouse producing wine, dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables. This tour is private – only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest quality for our guests, and includes pick-up and drop-off by private comfortable air-conditioned car at your port or accommodation in Catania. Upon arrival at the farmhouse, see picturesque vineyards, oranges, lemons and olive plantations, as well as many animals – sheep, cows, goats, deer, peacocks, wild boar, chickens, geese, and horses. Enjoy a delicious and hearty traditional outdoor lunch at the farmhouse. Taste locally produced organic fresh food – cheeses, salami, prosciutto, bruschettas, traditional Sicilian relish caponata and parmigiana, olives, mushrooms, vegetables, domestic olive oil and home-made bread with Etna red and white wines.

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Stop At: Via Etnea, Catania, Sicily Italy

Step off the beaten path of standard tours in Sicily visiting an ancient farmhouse on Etna slope. Your personal friendly English speaking guide will pick you up at your accommodation or port in Catania, and in relax will chauffeur you to Etna slope while you admire the scenery of the Sicilian countryside, Mediterranean Sea and mountains, as well as hardened Etna lava flows. After 40 minutes ride you will arrive at a family run old milestone of 1800 year farmhouse producing wines, dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables. The owner of the farmhouse will welcome you with a glass of refreshing Etna wine, and you will take a guided tour of the estate while your native local guide tells you interesting stories about history and culture of Sicily. You can walk around this beautiful authentic countryside farm even barefoot, if you wish!

Then take a seat at the outdoor patio and enjoy delicious and hearty traditional Sicilian lunch at the farmhouse. Taste all locally produced organic fresh food - cheeses, salami, prosciutto, bruschettas, traditional Sicilian relish caponata and parmigiana, olives, mushrooms, vegetables, extra virgin olive oil and fresh home-made bread with Etna red and white wines.

Duration: 5 hours