Departure from Matera or independent arrival in Tricarico: If you have selected the private transfer option, start the experience with personalized pick-up from Matera and travel in an air-conditioned sedan or minivan, depending on the size of the group. If you have not chosen the transfer option, please make your own way to Mantenera farm in Tricarico.
Welcome at the farm: Step into the world of Mantenera and let yourself be guided through a place where nature and tradition come together.
Walk among centuries-old olive trees: Stroll among ancient trees and discover the deep connection between landscape, land and olive oil production.
Story of organic production: Listen to the story of the farm and understand the value of an oil made with respect for nature.
Guided olive oil tasting: Taste excellent local oils and learn how to recognize their aromas, intensity and distinctive qualities.
Optional hearty aperitif: Complete the experience with zero-kilometre local products, wine and dessert, if you have selected the dedicated option.
Olive oil purchase at the farm: Take home an authentic memory of Basilicata or choose a special gift.
Final return: If you have selected the private transfer option from Matera, return comfortably to the agreed departure point at the end of the experience.
- Use code DAYTRIP10 at the time of booking and get an instant 10% discount on your excursion
- Stroll through centuries-old olive trees in the authentic heart of Basilicata
- Discover a Slow Food organic extra virgin olive oil with a guided tasting
- Upgrade your experience with a hearty aperitif of locally sourced products
- Buy local olive oil to take home as an authentic souvenir or thoughtful gift
- Enjoy the experience worry-free with private transfer from Matera included
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| Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes, 4 Hours 30 Minutes or 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
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| Participants | Min 2 Max 30 |
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For further information or additional questions, please contact the phone numbers listed below. Our team will be happy to provide all the details you need to enjoy a memorable experience. Contact number: +39 0835334543 / +39 3284364400 PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary indicated in the programme may be subject to changes for operational reasons or unforeseen circumstances, especially weather conditions. However, the number and quality of the visits and activities will be maintained. Any changes will not entitle participants to a refund. |
Further information
Olive oil tour near Matera in Tricarico among ancient olive trees
Enjoy an authentic olive oil tour near Matera in Tricarico, in the heart of Basilicata, surrounded by peaceful countryside, centuries-old olive trees and local farming traditions. This experience is ideal for travellers looking for meaningful things to do near Matera and for anyone who wants to discover the world of extra virgin olive oil through the voices of those who produce it with passion. For a more comfortable experience, you can also choose the option with private transfer from Matera, including personalized pick-up and drop-off.
Step into the world of Mantenera
The experience takes place at Mantenera, an organic farm set between the Little Lucanian Dolomites and the Mantenera Forest. Here, nature sets the pace and every product reflects a deep respect for the land, sustainability, and the rural culture of Basilicata.
Reach Tricarico with private transfer from Matera
If you want to enjoy the experience without worrying about logistics, you can select the option with round-trip private transfer from Matera. The service includes personalized pick-up from your hotel, B&B or agreed meeting point, and travel by air-conditioned sedan or minivan, depending on the size of the group. It is a comfortable way to reach Tricarico and enjoy this rural experience with ease.
Walk among centuries-old olive trees
During this olive oil tour near Matera in Tricarico, you will walk through an ancient olive grove and enjoy the charm of an authentic rural landscape. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the farm, the care of the olive trees and the importance of olive growing in Basilicata’s agricultural heritage.
Discover the story behind organic olive oil
This experience offers a closer look at the journey from tree to bottle: from the cultivation of the olive trees to the selection of the olives and the creation of a high-quality local product. It is one of the most authentic things to do near Matera if you love nature, food traditions, and slow travel.
Enjoy a guided olive oil tasting
The highlight of the visit is an organic extra virgin olive oil tasting in Basilicata, where you will taste excellent local oils and learn how to recognize their aromas, intensity, and distinctive qualities. This guided tasting will help you appreciate olive oil with a more conscious and refined approach.
Choose the option with a hearty aperitif
You can book the standard visit with olive oil tasting or upgrade your olive oil tour near Matera in Tricarico with a hearty aperitif featuring locally sourced products, cured meats, cheeses, water, wine, and dessert. It is the perfect way to complete your experience with the genuine flavours of Lucanian tradition.
Take home a taste of Basilicata
At the end of your visit, you will have the opportunity to buy local olive oil directly at the farm. After your organic extra virgin olive oil tasting in Basilicata, you can take home an authentic souvenir of the region or choose a thoughtful gift for someone who loves quality and Italian food culture.
