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- English
- Italian
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The vehicle and driver's details will be shared the day before the tour
Itinerary
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Matera (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
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Step into the world of Mantenera, an organic farm surrounded by rural landscapes and centuries-old olive trees. Walk through the olive grove and learn about the farm’s history, the care of the trees and the production of organic extra virgin olive oil. Continue 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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
Matera (Pass by)
Return comfortably to the original pick-up point after the experience.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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