Private Tour in Castelbuono with Cheese Farm Experience
You’ll visit Castelbuono (half hour drive from Cefalù), a charming town nestled in the heart of the Madonie Natural Park, where history, culture, and culinary delights await. Today, we invite you to embark on a journey through this picturesque Sicilian destination, beginning with a visit to the iconic Castelbuono Castle.
No visit to Castelbuono would be complete without a stop at Fiasconaro, a renowned pastry shop that has become synonymous with Sicilian sweets.
After immersing yourself in history, it's time to delve into the culinary traditions of the region with a cheese farm experience - Slow Food site - in the Madonie Natural Park. An hour drive from Castelbuono takes you deep into the picturesque countryside, where rolling hills dotted with grazing cows set the scene for an authentic Sicilian adventure. You'll have cheese making demonstration and lunch with the farmer.
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Private tour Castelbuono & cheese farm experience from Cefalù
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What's included in Private Tour in Castelbuono with Cheese Farm Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Villaggio di Sant AmbrogioPass-by Only
To reach Castelbuono we will travel along the state road 113 along the north coast of Sicily, where you can admire the beautiful panorama.
Castello dei Ventimiglia
Walking tour of the ancient castle of the Ventimiglia family. You can admire the Chapel of St. Anne The holy skull of St. Anne, the Holy Mary's mother, arrived in town in 1458 when the Ventimiglias decided to settle in Castelbuono. Originally from Ventimiglia, Liguria they mysteriously received the relic from the Duke of Lorraine, France. Today it's possible to admire the relic secured in a silver reliquary bust in the chapel behind a grate with several locks.
Chiesa Maria SS. Assunta - Matrice Vecchia
The church was dedicated to Holy Mary of the Assumption and its construction dates back to the middle of the fourteenth century. The Matrice Vecchia displays a majestic Polyptych on the high altar, attributed to Antonio De Saliba, the nephew of Antonello da Messina. The work depicts the Virgin Mary with the Eternal Father holding up the world above. The painting shows a Patriarch with glasses, which makes it particular and rare in the sacral context. Then, under the feet of the faithful there is a crypt containing in turn a marble ciborium, made by Giorgio da Milano. Then, a niche includes the statue of Santa Maria degli Angeli, placed in the structure around 1520 and made by Antonello Gagini.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- local wine
- Tasting at the Fiasconaro pastry
- Lunch based on fresh and aged cheeses, local meat, seasonal vegetables
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up/drop off at your hotel/airbnb or, in case of particular traffic restrictions - ZTL, to a meeting point near your hotel which will be agreed upon confirmation of the reservation.
