Nestled on the black lava slopes of Mount Etna, the village of Bronte produces one of Sicily's most treasured ingredients, its famed pistachio, a nut so distinctive it carries Protected Designation of Origin status and the nickname "green gold." This private day tour departs from a hotel in Catania and brings guests to a small, family-run farm where the producer himself serves as host.

A guided walk through the pistachio grove reveals the extraordinary volcanic landscape behind the ingredient's incomparable flavor, as the producer shares cultivation and harvesting techniques passed down through generations. The experience concludes with a pistachio-centered farm lunch, from bruschetta and pistachio pesto pasta to grilled meats and pistachio ice cream, celebrating this remarkable ingredient across both savory and sweet Sicilian traditions. 

Duration:
6 hours

Start Time:
9am

Inclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, Disposal, Visit of the farm, Food and beverages as explained in the notes, Local Insider

Exclusions:
Gratuities, anything not aforementioned

Meeting point:
Hotel lobby

Ending point:
Hotel lobby

Important Information:
Tour operates daily, all year round.

The menu includes:
• tasting of natural pistachios
• various bruschettas with cured meats and pistachio products
• various typical appetizers
• first course with the original recipe of pasta with Bronte pistachio pesto and guanciale
• pistachio dessert.

Maximum pax: 6.