Olive oil and windmill tour

From Tuesday
To Sunday
Times
14:30
2 hours
Bottega del Mulino
Agriturismo Reception
+39 (0)55 8396168
Accessible to all

A visit in the wind...

  • Professional guide: Italian, English, French and Japanese
  • Flexible times for groups of min. 6 people
  • "Family-Friendly": friendly and fun to share with the family.
  • Accessible in any weather conditions
  • Agritourism reception: +39 (0)55 8396168
  • Eco-responsible family activity

... in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci

Visit the organic olive groves and the unique windmill designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. It has been renovated to produce the estate’s flour and to give you the unique feeling of going back 2 centuries.

The tour includes a walk through the olive groves, an introduction to Tuscan olive oil traditions and a guided tour of the windmill and its history and operation.

Finally, you will have an olive oil tasting lesson where you will learn the characteristics of a good extra virgin olive oil.

Practical information

The highlights of this activity

  • A walk through the olive groves and a breathtaking view of my Tuscan countryside
  • You will enjoy a course on professional olive oil tasting where you will learn to recognize the characteristics of a good extra virgin olive oil

What is included

  • Guided tour and professional olive oil tasting
  • 3 types of organic olive oil from the estate

Access

  • In front of Bottega del Mulino: Bottega del Mulino by Lavacchio, Via di Montefiesole, Pontassieve, FI, Italia
  • It is recommended to arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time
  • Free parking
  • You can also come to Pontassieve station by train. Please note that there is no taxi service upon arrival at the station. If you need a transfer, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance with all the necessary information in order to arrange your pick-up. In 15 minutes you will be on our wine estate!

Contact details

  • For further information please contact the Agritourism reception on +39 (0)55 8396168 or by email agriturismo@fattorialavacchio.com

Groups booking

  • From 10 people, information and reservations on +39 (0)55 8396168 or by email agriturismo@fattorialavacchio.com
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