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Tricarico Olive Oil Tasting with Private Transfer from Matera
- Duration5 hours
- Max Travelers8 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours
Overview
Start your experience in Matera with a private door-to-door transfer from your hotel. Travel comfortably through the Basilicata countryside to Mantenera, an organic farm in Tricarico surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and peaceful rural landscapes.
Once there, discover the authentic taste of Basilicata with a guided olive oil experience. Walk through the ancient olive grove, learn about Mantenera’s story and find out how organic extra virgin olive oil is produced with care, tradition and respect for the land.
Enjoy a guided tasting of local olive oils and learn how to recognize aromas, intensity and distinctive qualities. You can choose the standard olive oil experience or upgrade with a hearty aperitif featuring locally sourced products, cured meats, cheeses, water, wine, and dessert.
At the end of the visit, you may purchase local olive oil directly at the farm as an authentic souvenir or gift. After the experience, return comfortably to Matera with your private transfer.
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What's included
Hearty aperitif with locally sourced products, if the respective option isselected
Customized pick-up and drop-off in Matera
Olive oil tasting
Complimentary bottled water on board
Professional driver
Private round-trip transfer from Matera by an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz or similar sedan/minivan
Guided visit to the olive grove in Tricarico
What's Not included
Hearty aperitif, unless selected at the time of booking
Personal expenses
Itinerary
Begin your experience with private pick-up in Matera. Meet your driver at the agreed location and enjoy a comfortable ride through the Basilicata countryside on the way to Tricarico.
Step into the world of Mantenera, an organic farm surrounded by rural landscapes and centuries-old olive trees.nWalk through the olive grove and learn about the farmu2019s history, the care of the trees and the production of organic extra virgin olive oil.nContinue with a guided olive oil tasting and discover how to recognize aromas, intensity, and distinctive qualities of local oils. Depending on the option selected, complete the experience with a hearty aperitif featuring locally sourced products, cured meats, cheeses, water, wine, and dessert. At the end of the visit, you may purchase local olive oil directly at the farm.
Return comfortably to the original pick-up point after the experience.
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour takes place in a group of up to 30 participants
Comfortable shoes suitable for walking in a rural setting are recommended
The experience takes place in a natural countryside area. In case of allergies to insects, bees, wasps or stings, please bring any personal medication you may need and inform the organizer at the time of booking
In case of rain, the experience will not take place and will be rescheduled or refunded
Not suitable for people with pollen allergies, as the experience takes place outdoors in a natural rural setting
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.