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Tuscany is full of vineyards and olive groves, and the area of Chianti is world-famous for its wine. Take a tour of a winery to learn all about its history and production techniques, with the option for a walk in the vineyards. Then, sit back and taste four of its best wines, accompanied by two different olive oils also made on site served on toasted bruschetta.

There are places you visit, and others you truly experience. Here, among the hills of Chianti and the Crete Senesi, the experience unfolds slowly on our terrace overlooking the landscape, under the shade of an ancient white mulberry tree. This is not just a tasting: it is a moment to share, guided by those who produce the wine every day, in an atmosphere that is genuine and never staged. The wines tell the story of the land, the food accompanies them, and everything around you comes together to create something that stays with you. If you are looking for a real experience, made of details, hospitality, and time dedicated to you, this is the right place.

Enjoy a beautiful sunset stretching over the mountains to the Adriatic sea on this wine tasting tour. Develop your understanding of wine production and land preservation while breathing in the fresh mountain air. Hike through the vineyard to discover traditional land cultivation methods. Led by a wine expert and vineyard owner, sample the locally produced products including walnut liquer, olive oil, and craft wine.

You will enjoy the Greek warm hospitality in its simplest and most genuine form. You will experience local pure tastes and you will interact with our traditional family. You will relax in the quiet nature of a Greek island and you will leave full of delicious memories.

Don’t miss an unforgettable experience on a real family-run farm. Begin your day with a peaceful stroll through fragrant lemon orchards, where you’ll discover the secrets of making fresh, zesty lemonade straight from the tree. Then, wander into the ancient olive groves and savors the rich, robust flavors of our organic extra virgin olive oil – cold-pressed and full of tradition. Next, witness the art of cheesemaking in action. Participate in the preparation of fresh mozzarella, creamy ricotta, and delicate caciotta, made the traditional way with care and passion. Learn how to make the perfect Margherita pizza from scratch – knead your own dough, choose the freshest farm ingredients, and bake it to perfection in a classic wood-fired oven. From pasture to plate, this immersive experience offers a true taste of Italy, where every step connects you to the land, the people, and the age-old traditions that make Italian cuisine so beloved around the world.

Escape the bustle of Madrid for this food and nature experience in the La Mancha region of south central Spain. Visit your hosts in an idyllic village and sample locally-sourced produce and food products in a spectacular setting: a home built into the walls of a Moorish castle. Tour escape tunnels under the castle and taste cheeses, baked goods, local honey, organic meats, wines, and more goodies. Then, explore the local olive groves, village, and the local countryside.

At the Santa Tea Oil Mill, step back in time and immerse yourself in a world of tradition, authenticity, and serenity. Founded in 1426, the mill offers a unique journey through history, where ancient techniques are preserved alongside cutting-edge technology. Explore the mill’s museum, housing historical equipment and artifacts, before moving on to the modern extraction plant, where the latest innovations in olive oil production come to life. The experience culminates with a guided tasting of three distinct varieties of extra virgin olive oil, each showcasing the exceptional quality of the mill’s products. Afterward, visit the shop to purchase Santa Tea’s premium oils and other local specialties, taking a piece of this unique experience home with you. Whether you are a connoisseur or a newcomer, this visit offers a comprehensive understanding of the olive oil world, blending the past with the present in a peaceful and educational setting.

If you wish to visit the main highlights of Rhodes island, depending on nobody else's travel wishes and interests but yours, this tour is your best choice. Enjoy exploring Lindos authentic Greek village that has so much to offer, from Lindos Acropolis to delicious traditional Greek cuisine. The second must see is Medieval City of Rhodes, it belongs to the World Heritage and is under protection of UNESCO. It is considered one of the few best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Let yourself stroll the narrow streets of the Old City. You will fall in love with their multiple character, you will be able to see and visit Grand Master's palace, Turkish Mosques, Jewish Synagogues, ancient library, bathhouses, and lots of shops. All these apart from charming medieval spirit produces unique atmosphere which will not leave you indifferent. We'll do our best to make your day in Rhodes memorable and bring you back to the ship or hotel on time

Learn about olive oil growing customs and traditions of Crete's Papadomanolakis family, producers of “Pallada” extra virgin olive oil. Take a guided tour of the olive oil production facilities at the family mill: walk through olive groves check out the production equipment, learn about all phases of olive oil production, and taste three extra virgin olive oils.

The countryside around Lecce is thick with wineries and olive farms, but reaching these outlying estates is a challenge without a car. With this tasting, sample the best wines and olive oils from the Puglian hills right in the middle of the city. Relax at a local wine bar and sip a number of vintages while snacking on bruschetta and other olive oil-infused snacks.

With this guided tour of a family-run olive oil mill in Salento, you can expand your knowledge of how top-quality extra virgin olive oil is made from scratch. During your tour, see the production areas and get insider tips on how to discern different olive oil qualities. You can also enjoy a guided tasting session where you can pair fine olive oils with local cheeses and delicacies.

Live an authentic experience that combines nature, tradition and taste in a unique setting. You will walk among majestic centuries-old olive trees, witnesses of history and culture, immersed in a breathtaking landscape with views of the Little Lucanian Dolomites and the Gallipoli Cognato and Foresta Mantenera Park. Here, away from the chaos, you will breathe pure and uncontaminated air, surrounded by the scents of the earth. You will discover the secrets of the cultivation and production of our organic oils, appreciating their quality and unique characteristics. The tasting will take place under the olive groves, where you will taste our fine oils accompanied by platters of cold cuts and cheeses at km 0, the result of the passion and tradition of local companies. A journey into the authentic flavors of Basilicata, between taste and well-being.

Sardinia produces exceptional olive oil and instead of just tasting it in a restaurant, this experience allows you to visit a family-run olive oil company in Budoni, Provincia della Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna. Enter a tasting room and meet the farm’s owner to learn the secrets of their award-winning extra virgin olive oil production. Then enjoy a tasting session with bruschettas, meat, cheese, and local wine paired with the olive oil.

Join a culinary adventure at a renowned D.O.P. certified farm, where tradition meets sustainability. Guided by passionate experts, uncover eco-friendly practices from animal care to vegetable cultivation. Delight in freshly crafted cheeses, local wines, and a vibrant tomato salad. Explore a fragrant lemon grove for homemade delights like Limoncello and lemonade. Wander through vineyards and olive groves for an olive oil tasting. Master the art of authentic Neapolitan pizza-making in a thrilling Pizza Workshop. With seamless transport, savour every moment of this unforgettable experience. Treat yourself to the ultimate Sorrento Farm Experience in a small-group setting today!

This is a very unique activity because all products are directly sourced from around a village in the Castilla La Mancha área of rural Spain. Nothing you will drink or eat comes from city supermarkets, all from farm source. I’m Paul your private chef who travelled, cooked & ate my way around Spain. I design your menu with you ahead of time. Typical dishes could be 25 day old baby lamb or pig, bulls tail slowly cooked for 8 hours in wine n herbs from the land. Even River fish, or La Mancha egg plants, vegetables from my garden. I cook to Michelin star standard but I will never want a Michelin star as I refuse to work in a restaurant. Most star chefs on TV are rude and disrespectful to other chefs and kitchen staff (Mr Rhodes ). I only cook for you in my private home by the 10th century castle. I’ll connect the dishes to the history of the African people who built the castle over 1000 years ago: La Mancha Spanish farm cuisine with an Air of African Arabic influence.

Discover the tradition of olive oil on a visit to our family-run DA company, which has been producing quality extra virgin olive oil for generations. Walking through the olive groves, you will enjoy a panoramic view of Trevi while learning the secrets of our moraiolo plants. The visit continues in the company oil mill, where you can see the production process. Your experience ends with a tasting of our organic oil, stored in historic rooms at a controlled temperature.

Discover the essence of Mediterranean life at Casa Alfonsina, a peaceful garden-filled home overlooking the sea. You'll decorate your own ceramic piece using an ancient local technique – no experience needed. As you relax and create, enjoy homemade lemonade and simple local flavors lovingly prepared by mamma Alfonsina. This experience is more than a workshop: it's a warm and personal moment of art, nature, and everyday beauty, offering a heartfelt glimpse into southern Italian life – where you'll feel like part of the family.

During this activity, you will learn how to smell and taste in order to discover the incredible aromas and flavors of some of the finest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils. You will participate in an olive oil tasting experience, led by the expert olive oil taster, that will help you understand the true meaning of “extra virgin” as well as how to describe an olive oil correctly with terms such as “fruity”, “bitter” and “spicy”. You will discover how to recognize a defective olive oil from a good one. This activity also aims to introduce you to the uniqueness of the Mediterranean Diet and all the health & beauty benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), which can transform your life forever. The tour includes the tasting of 2 exceptional olive oils and 2 of lesser quality, in order to distinguish the differences.

Book a private and fun experience with our Florentine family to prepare handmade pasta. We will use products from our garden and, if not available, at 0 km. We will prepare traditional recipes together! If weather permits we will eat in our beautiful garden! (Sometimes it is possible that some requests overlap, we will contact you and ask for your agreement to allow the activity to be carried out in a small group). Thanks to the partnership with the Correnti ODV Association, for each Cooking Class, €1 will be donated to support the community of orphaned children of Malelea in Lesotho. Garden Cooking Class puts its heart into it.

Get to know the culinary side of the Amalfi Coast on a food tour from Sorrento. Travel to a family farm in the hills and enjoy the chance to sample mozzarella, olive oil, wine or beer, limoncello, plus a "grandma lunch." This excursion provides an easy way to see more of the area for those with limited time by providing round-trip transport that lets you skip the stress of car rental.

Leave the bustle and chaos of Rome behind for the day and experience the best of Tivoli’s culture and cuisine on this private tour. Travel to Tivoli in comfortable, private transport from your hotel to avoid the stress of public transport. Explore the ornate Villa d’Este gardens at your own pace plus connect with a local chef for a hands-on pasta cooking class and traditional lunch.

Since 1998, Vincenzo, Vito's son, raised by the smells of musts and climbing the "mountains" of marc of the grapes processed at the Florio plant, immediately manifests his vocation for wine, he is the one who takes care of the company and relaunches the family brand, together with his wife Liliana. The building was erected at the beginning of the 19th century, a historical architectural-engineering complex of the Cellar and now also a Museum, tastings of organic wine and oil from the Adamo farm, celebrate the entrepreneurial action and worker heroism of the twentieth century. The wine museum, where you can buy food and wine excellences, is a structure that combines history and food and wine, to discover the winemaking traditions of the past, among the wonderful scenarios of Sicily. The historical path is taken care of by the owner Vincenzo Adamo - agronomist, who will accompany you through the supply chains and the indigenous flavors and aromas of Sicily.

Take a break from the crowds on Mykonos and relax with an informal olive oil experience overlooking the Aegean Sea. Learn the basics of olive oil tasting plus how to choose a quality oil and pair it with specific foods. Taste extra-virgin olive oils made from different varieties of Greek olives from across the country served with samples of Greek Salad, grilled chicken, Greek yogurt, and fresh orange.

Immerse yourself in Cretan cuisine with a private cooking class in Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village. Enjoy a small tour of the museum and two old houses. Afterwards, learn to make several traditional Cretan dishes, including starters, mains, and desserts, which you get to enjoy together afterwards. Includes local wine and mineral water and dinner.