Private Tour in Castelbuono with Cheese Farm Experience

5.0 (one review) 6–7 hours Private tour

out of 5

one review

5.0

Private Tour in Castelbuono with Cheese Farm Experience — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Tour in Castelbuono with Cheese Farm Experience, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Walking Tours Pastry Tours Car Tours Top Product New Product

At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: CEFALUTRANSFER

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Alcoholic beverages: local wine
Included: Snacks: Tasting at the Fiasconaro pastry
Included: Lunch based on fresh and aged cheeses, local meat, seasonal vegetables
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Villaggio di Sant Ambrogio

Passing by

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

one hour Admission included

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

30 min Admission included

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.
Stop 4

30 min

Famous pastry shop well known in all over the world, because of the Panettoni Christmas cakes.

Tasting included during the opening days
Isnello

Passing by

The first village we will encounter along the road that crosses the Madonie Park from Castelbuono to the dairy will be the medieval village of shepherds and farmers of Isnello
Collesano

2 h 30 min

The second medieval village that we will encounter along the way is Collesano.

We will then head to a dairy, where we will learn how Madonie provola is made according to the southern tradition of stretched-curd cheeses, and we will conclude the visit with a casual lunch prepared by the cheesemakers.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

End point

Pickup points

Hotel Al Pescatore
Mirose's Holiday Home
Sunset Hotel
A Casa Del Nonno
Hotel Tourist
Hotel Kalura
Victoria Palace
Hotel Riva del Sole
Club Med Cefalu
Astro Suite Hotel
Abbazia Santa Anastasia
Villa Gaia Hotel

and 37 more pickup points

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.