Learn From a Local Friendly Cheesemaker
Located in the ‘Gran Sasso and Monti Della Laga’ National Park
Meet the Sheep, Goats, & Cows of the Farm

An Unforgettable Cheese Making Tour in Italy

Italy is famous for its cheese, a craft that has been perfected over thousands of years. We offer a unique cheese-making tour in Italy, where you can learn about and create one of the finest cheeses in the world.

Join us for an unforgettable cheese-making experience in Italy at a family-owned farm in the countryside. You’ll get hands-on experience in the cheesemaking process, enjoy cheese tasting, and tour the farm with our local Abruzzesi cheesemaker and farmer. This cheese-making experience in Italy offers a rare opportunity to learn about this artisanal craft in its birthplace.

(All our tours are tailored to your location and taste, want to explore our history, embark on a unique experience, dine with the winemaker, join the grape harvest? Contact us for a Personalized Tour in Abruzzo, Italy.)

Cheese Making Tour in Italy Highlights

Meet a professional and friendly cheesemaker and learn about the Italian cheesemaking process first hand
Taste the cheese you make, the best fresh organic ricotta cheese in Abruzzo and other home-made delicatessens
Marvel at the lush green landscape of the ‘Gran Sasso and Monti Della Laga’ National Park
Enjoy the perfect spot for visiting the whole region which includes mountains, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, historic hidden medieval towns, vineyards, and olive groves - only 20 mins from the beach!

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Tour Details

Cheese Making in Italy Details

Price

on request


Meeting time

10:00 AM


Meeting point

Campli

*Exact location will be arranged upon booking


Availability

Tuesdays & Fridays


Duration

About 3 hours


Group size

2 person minimum, 10 people maximum


Included

Cheese and local tastings (seasonal food available at farm)


Not included

Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included, but available upon request for an additional fee.


What to bring

Comfortable clothing and shoes


About your guides

  • Local cheesemaker, Giuseppe and/or family member
  • Experience BellaVita’s guide

Cheese Making in Italy Experience

Our cheesemaking tour begins with a short panoramic drive through the Abruzzo countryside to arrive at Giuseppes’ farm. Don’t worry, we are in good hands – Giuseppes’ family has been breeding animals and making cheese on their small farm in the Abruzzo Apennines near Teramo for more than 3 generations. We will meet Giuseppe and his family and then get started with the cheesemaking process! This involves the cutting of the curd, molding, and making the famous pecorino or caciotta cheese shapes.

After Giuseppe walks us through the cheesemaking process, it’s time for a tasting! A selection of cheeses will be accompanied by snacks such as extra virgin olive oil, homemade cured meats and cold cuts, wine and other beverage options.

While we wait for the ricotta to arrive at the proper temperature, we’ll tour the farm and meet the animals! Giuseppe’s farm is home to sheep, goats, cows, calves and pastori Abruzzesi – the all-white sheepdog indigenous to the Abruzzo region. Enjoy the backdrop of the Gran Sasso & Monti Della Laga National Park as we stroll through the farm.

Once the ricotta has arrived to temperature, we’ll teach you how to take it out and taste the best fresh organic ricotta cheese in all of Abruzzo before heading back to our meeting point.

Good to Know


Milk availability determines which kind of cheese will be prepared each day. The option are: Pecorino (sheep milk), Caciotta (cow milk) & Caciotta Mista (cow, sheep and/or goat milk) or Caprino (goat milk)

Note: The details included here are for our scheduled tours. If you’d like to plan a tour for a different date/time/duration/group size or customize your experience in any way, we will do our best to accommodate you! Check out our custom tour option or contact us to plan your tour.

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