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A metal plate with cubed cheese and a cheese container labeled 'Caciocavallo' on a checkered tablecloth. 1
A goat with a tag on its ear, standing on sandy ground. 2
A group of sheep grazing under an olive tree in a dry, hilly landscape. 3
A stone mill wheel outdoors, a rustic building, and a mountainous landscape. 4
A person in a white chef's hat and blue apron preparing food outdoors with a large metal bowl and a small white bag. 5
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Overview

    • Learn the secrets of Calabrian extra virgin olive oil in the estate's mill
    • Explore an authentic artisan cheese factory just minutes from Gerace
    • Meet the farm animals on an educational tour that's perfect for everyone
    • Add a traditional Calabrian lunch to your day

Activity location

    • Gerace
    • Gerace, Calabria, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Contrada Modi, 35, 89040 Gerace RC, Italia
    • Gerace, Calabria, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of the estate
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    Tour of the olive mill and the farm's dairy
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    Access to the livestock farms (cows, sheep, pigs, bees)
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    Traditional lunch with local products: shared starter with cheeses and cured meats, traditional handmade pasta, water and wine (if option selected at time of booking)
  • Exclusions
    Transfer
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    Personal expenses and tips
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    Anything not expressly mentioned in the inclusions

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    • Not allowed: Feeding animals, Smoking indoors

What you can expect

  • Not far from the medieval village of Gerace, nestled in the greenery of the Calabrian hills, an authentic experience awaits you, dedicated to those who love nature, the rhythms of the countryside and the true flavours of tradition. This two-hour guided tour, followed by a restorative traditional lunch, will open the doors to an outstanding estate, where a passion for the land translates into organic products from a short supply chain.

    The route begins in the estate's oil mill, where you'll discover the secrets of the production process that transforms olives into the prized local extra virgin olive oil. We then continue to the dairy, the beating heart of dairy production: here you will learn the techniques of cheese-making and, depending on the day's schedule, you may have the extraordinary opportunity to witness the stretching of Caciocavallo cheese, an artisanal ritual of rare beauty. The tour continues through the estate's farms, where you can see the animals' lives and the industrious world of bees up close.

    To round off the day in style, the experience culminates with a typical Calabrian lunch served outdoors, surrounded by the estate's natural setting. The feast begins with a generous house starter served on a large central platter to be shared, a true triumph of hot fritters, homemade pickles and vegetables in oil, traditional cured meats and local cheeses. Next, you can enjoy a traditional Calabrian pasta dish, with a choice of typical sauces such as meat ragù, chickpeas or traditional meatballs. All this will be accompanied by excellent local wine and water, which are included.

    A day of nature and relaxation to discover a wonderful part of Calabria.

Location

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    • Gerace
    • Gerace, Calabria, Italy

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    • Contrada Modi, 35, 89040 Gerace RC, Italia
    • Gerace, Calabria, Italy