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Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting

Location Sardinia, Italy
$74.24
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Overview

Discover the art of Sardinian myrtle growing in the Olbia area for an authentic experience in the heart of eastern Sardinia.

Stroll through the myrtle cultivations overlooking the Gulf of Marinella and admire the different varieties of selected plants cultivated with care and passion for generations. Then visit the production workshop and discover how the berries become liqueurs and bitters with a unique and characteristic aroma.

Expert guides will accompany you on this sensory experience that will culminate with the tasting of 4 types of myrtle, accompained by Sardinian could cuts, pecorino cheese, dark chocolate and craft ice cream and an olfactory test of myrtle and essential oils produced on the farm.

An irresistible journey into the flavours and smells of Sardinia!
Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour

  • Visit to the myrtle cultivation and laboratory
  • Small pieces of traditional pecorino cheese, typical Sardinian artisanal cold cuts, dark chocolate and artisanal ice cream (stracciatella or vanilla)
  • Tasting 4 types of myrtle (2cl each type)
  • Olfactory tasting of 3 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.

  • 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
    $74.24
    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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