Guided sensorial trek and artisanal bitters workshop close to Noto
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Guided sensorial trek and artisanal bitters workshop close to Noto

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£182.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour begins with a guided trek through the scenic Monti Iblei, rich with quarries, dry stone walls, and holm oak groves
  • You'll learn to identify regional aromatic herbs like Nepitella, Marjoram, and Shrubby Thyme under the guidance of an experienced nature guide
  • A workshop reveals how these herbs are transformed into artisanal bitters, combining tradition and craftsmanship
  • It's fascinating to see how the herbs are gathered, processed, and converted into liqueurs
  • This is followed by a tasting session where you can appreciate the distinct character of the Monti Iblei through their bitters
What to expect

Embark on a guided trek to explore the Monti Iblei, traversed by quarries, dry stone walls, traditional paths and holm oak groves.

During your stroll, under the guidance of an experienced nature guide, you'll learn to identify and observe the aromatic herbs that flourish in this region: Nepitella, Marjoram and Shrubby Thyme. These are valuable ingredients used in the creation of artisanal bitters.

Upon your return to the distillery, you'll delve into the core of your workshop. Here, you'll uncover how these herbs are gathered, processed and converted into liqueurs, following a production process that marries tradition with craftsmanship.

The experience culminates with a sampling of their bitters, complemented by typical local produce. This allows you to fully appreciate the distinct character of the Monti Iblei.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Food tasting
  • check Soft drinks
Where

Casa Nepeta, C.da Sarculla, 96017 Testa Dell'acqua, SR, Italy

What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Please, notify the local operator of any allergies or intolerances. Local operator's contacts can be found in the voucher after booking
  • In case of adverse weather conditions, the reservation may be subject to change or cancellation
  • The minimum number of participants for this tour is 2
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Provider
Empeeria
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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