Bookable in the period from 25 September to the end of November

Arrival: between Wednesday and Friday

Immerse yourself in the world of olives. Cartoceto, with its 23 km² municipal area, is home to around 1.1 million olive trees and has been a centre of olive growing and processing in central Italy since the 12th century.

In Italy alone, there are over 800 different types of olives that are processed and suitable for consumption. Olive varieties are distinguished, just as they are for grape varieties. We will introduce you to the secrets of harvesting, the centuries-old trees, the processing and the enjoyment of the freshest olive oils.

Programme:

• Arrival on Fridays or earlier:
  • arrival and check-in at Villa Cartoceto from 3:00 p.m.
• Saturdays or Sundays:
  • get up at about 7:30 a.m.
  • drive to the Azienda Agricola Galiardi
  • instruction in the olive grove and harvesting of olives directly from the tree
  • Visit to an olive mill and explanation of the various methods of oil extraction
  • Tasting of freshly pressed olive oil
  • Lunch at the olive mill in Cartoceto

Price per person for the ‘OLIVA’ programme: €120 (including transport, olive harvest, visit to the olive mill, lunch)

On request, shuttle services can be provided to and from the airports of Ancona, Rimini and Bologna (not included in the price).