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Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting

Location Sardinia, Italy
$88.83
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Overview

Olbia offers a captivating glimpse into the art of myrtle cultivation, nestled in the heart of eastern Sardinia. Immerse yourself in the lush landscapes overlooking the Gulf of Marinella, where generations of passion and care have nurtured exquisite myrtle plants.

  • 🏷️ Myrtle Tasting Experience: Engage in a delightful journey that includes a visit to the myrtle plantation and production laboratory, where you’ll learn about the artisanal crafting of liqueurs.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Expert Guidance: Knowledgeable guides will lead you through this sensory adventure, sharing insights into the cultivation and production processes.
  • 🍷 Indulge in a tasting of five distinct types of myrtle liqueur, each paired with traditional Sardinian delicacies like pecorino cheese, artisanal cold cuts, dark chocolate, and craft ice cream.
  • 🌱 Explore the myrtle plantation, home to five carefully selected varieties of Myrtus communis, grown without pesticides in their natural environment.
  • 🏭 Visit the production workshop and distillery, where you’ll witness the steam-powered still in action and learn about the meticulous artisanal production methods.
  • 👃 Experience an olfactory tasting of four essential oils, enhancing your appreciation of the unique aromas associated with Sardinian myrtle.
  • ⏳ Enjoy a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, making it a perfect addition to your Sardinian itinerary.
  • 🚗 Conveniently accessible by car, with clear directions provided to ensure a smooth arrival at the meeting point.

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Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Visit to the myrtle cultivation and laboratory
  • Tasting 5 types of myrtle (3cl each type)
  • Small pieces of traditional pecorino cheese, typical Sardinian artisanal cold cuts, dark chocolate and artisanal ice cream (stracciatella or vanilla)
  • Olfactory tasting of 4 essential oils

Meeting point
It is recommended to drive along SS125 from Olbia and turn left at the intersection with Via Sannai, without following the navigator. Once at the entrance gate, ring the bell.
Return details
It is recommended to drive along SS125 from Olbia and turn left at the intersection with Via Sannai, without following the navigator. Once at the entrance gate, ring the bell.

Explore the craft of Sardinian myrtle in the Olbia region, at the heart of eastern Sardinia. Stroll through naturally grown myrtle plants, carefully nurtured for generations, in a stunning spot overlooking the Gulf of Marinella. During your visit to the production workshop, you'll discover how the berries are crafted into aromatic liqueurs and learn about the production process starting from the plants themselves. Knowledgeable guides will take you on this sensory adventure, ending with a tasting of four varieties of myrtle liqueur paired with three refined essential oils.
PROGRAMME
You will visit the myrtle plantation, a cultivation of Myrtus communis set within its natural environment, where the plants have never been treated with pesticides. Five different varieties of myrtle are grown here, selected from the approximately 200 varieties recorded in Sardinia. During the tour, the company’s philosophy and the cultivation methods used will be explained.
Visit to the production laboratory, distillery and steam-powered still where gin and essential oils are produced, with explanations of the entirely artisanal production process.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Pets are allowed on a leash in open spaces but not in the production lab. You will also need to notify the guide of the presence of pets at the number on the Reservation Voucher before arriving at the meeting point.
  • It is possible to reach the meeting point only by car. It is not possible to get there by public transportation and it is not recommended to arrive by bike because of the slope of the road in the last section.
  • The tasting is available for participants 18 years of age and older. Children and young people aged 6 years to 17 years will be offered juice, a small snack with cheese, sausage and carasau bread, and ice cream.
  • It is recommended to drive along SS125 from Olbia and turn left at the intersection with Via Sannai, without following the navigator. Once at the entrance gate, ring the “Mirto Sannai” bell.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting

    Location Sardinia, Italy
    $88.83
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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