Sicilian Countryside Experience: Horseback Ride and Lunch at Farmhouse

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 accommodation or port in Taormina area.

Your personal friendly English speaking guide will pick you up at your accommodation or port in Taormina area, Catania or Messina, 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. Upon arrival at the farmhouse, you will take a guided tour of the farmhouse, admire picturesque vineyards, oranges, lemons and olive plantations, and see many animals - sheep, cows, goats, deer, peacocks, wild boar, chickens, geese.

Then you will arrive at the stables and listen to a safety briefing before selecting your horse. Then start your 1-hour horseback riding tour through the gorgeous greenery of one of the most majestic parks of Sicily – Etna Natural Park, with your experienced professional guide who will explain you about local flora and fauna. No experience required, as the tour is suitable for all ages and skill levels.

After the horseback riding tour, feed your horse, and revitalize with a delicious and hearty traditional lunch at the farmhouse. Taste all locally produced 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.