Nat Geo Day Tour: The Secrets of Tuscan Olive Oil
Excursions & day trips

Nat Geo Day Tour: The Secrets of Tuscan Olive Oil

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
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  • In the Tuscan hills, unveil the secrets of preserving virgin olive oil's distinctive flavor at the Villa Campestri. The owner will introduce you to the patented OliveToLive technology, used in top restaurants globally.
  • Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Renaissance Villa with its owner, a professional agronomist and National Olive Oil Taster, and explore the estate's olive groves.
  • Discover the production process of the fine Villa Campestri olive oil in their mill, and enjoy a tasting.
  • Savor a picnic of local treats in the impressive Villa grounds, amidst scenic beauty.
What to expect

Tuscan olive oil is known for its quality and exceptional flavor profile. The characteristic grassy, fruity flavor is produced by pressing the olives while they are still green - before they are completely ripe.

You will find out all the secrets of Tuscany's prized ‘green gold' at Villa Campestri, a Renaissance estate in the Mugello with extensive grounds and a wonderful view of the Tuscan countryside. Not only is it a working farm producing the finest olive oil, but it is also the world's first Olive Oil Resort.

You will be exclusively welcomed at the Villa's ancient entrance by the owner, Gemma Pasquali, agronomist and qualified National Olive Oil Taster. Beginning with a stroll to the 13th century well room, your host will fill you in on the villa's rich history. Next, you'll be shown the workings of the patented OliveToLive technology, used in top restaurants globally, emphasizing its crucial role in preserving olive oil's unique properties over time. The journey continues to the olive oil mill, where Gemma will explain the evolution of oil extraction.

The tour then circles back to the villa where, descending age-old stone steps, you'll find yourself in the Oleoteca — a historic space dedicated to olive oil tastings.

The session will show you how to recognize and appreciate the qualities of Tuscan olive oil, and afterwards you can enjoy some classic Italian produce for your picnic lunch outside in the Villa's wonderful grounds, and take a walk to the olive groves which produced the oil you have just tasted.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 72-hours in advance to receive a full refund.
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins.

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