Racalmuto: Nougat and Oil Tasting in Sciascia’s Hometown – Sicily, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Meet your Local Expert in Racalmuto and enjoy an initial welcome tasting in the town square. Sweeten your day by tasting the typical Racalmuto taralli, also known as, tetù.

Tasting the exquisite goodness, immersed in the baroque that adorns the streets of the town. Visit the Sanctuary of Maria Santissima del Monte and the house-museum of the famous poet Leonardo Sciascia, where part of the treasure belonging to the writer is kept.

After that, go to the center, the circle of miners and salt miners, and then reach the historic theater, Regina Margherita. 

Stroll through the city streets in the footsteps of Sciascia and reach Racalmuto’s main street, where his dedicated statue stands. Here, you can discover one of Sicily’s most traditional flavors by taking part in a cooking show.

Allow a local artisan to show you how to make nougat and delight your palate with a tasting of typical nougat products.

From culture and baroque, move on to discovering traditions. Arrive at a local farmhouse and take the opportunity to taste different varieties of oil. Learn the peculiarities of these olive trees and the various production techniques used to produce the oil.

All this will be accompanied by a light lunch of cold meats, cheeses, and typical local products. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore the hometown of the famous poet Leonardo Sciascia
Discover delicious Sicilian flavors
Learn the history, culture and traditions of Sicily
Visit the Sanctuary of Maria Santissima del Monte and Sciascia’s house-museum

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