Discovering Bees in Volterra

5.0
(26 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

The proposed innovative activity will allow you to discover the world of bees; fundamental for all of us.

Knowing the role played by these FUNDAMENTAL insects will allow us to appreciate more the world around us, to have a greater respect and care for it.

What's Included

honey tasting

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are in front of the Miele del Ferti shop.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

- WALK TO the educational apiary (about 500m)
during the walk it will be possible to observe old agricultural tools in use until the 1970s

- VISIT IN APIARIO

The visit includes:

- Observation of bees in the performance of their duties from inside the house
IN TOTAL SAFETY
- Description of the three castes (queen bee, worker bees and drones)
- The funny and sad story of the drone
- The bee is not just honey: what is produced inside the hive (honey, propolis, pollen, royal jelly)
- Live observation of the beekeeper's work outside the house

RETURN TO THE POINT OF SALE where it will be possible
- Participate in the honey extraction in the laboratory
- Taste freshly extracted honey
- then do the tasting of the products with the possibility of purchasing at Km0

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by L'alveare

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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