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Honey tasting in Tuscany with educational trail on beekeeping
Experience the diversity of honey, whether as a delicious spread, natural sweetener or healing household remedy - honey enriches our lives in many ways. Immerse yourself in the world of beekeeping and discover the fascinating processes behind the creation of the golden nectar. You will experience the beehives up close and gain exciting insights into the life of the hard-working bees. To round things off, an exquisite honey tasting awaits you, accompanied by a delicious cheese platter and fresh bread. Enjoy the sweet experience and let yourself be enchanted by the wonderful world of bees!
Offers, details and prices
Experience the fascinating world of beekeeping and the diverse products of our Agriturismo Palaia 3! You can also stay overnight here and spend a wonderful holiday in Tuscany.
Offer A | Honey tasting in Tuscany with educational trail on beekeeping
program:
- Visit to the beehives and the laboratory with didactic explanations
- Visit to the honey extraction laboratory
- Tasting of the different types of honey with a cheese platter and bread
- Depending on the season, it is possible to take a jar of freshly extracted honey with you
Prices:
- 50 € per person for at least 2 people
- 30 € per person from 4 persons
Please note:
- The visit should take place at suitable times depending on the summer temperatures, preferably in the evening or late afternoon.
- This experience takes place in Agriturismo Palaia 3 Here you can also stay overnight and spend a wonderful holiday in Tuscany.
Offer B | Honey tasting in Tuscany with cheese platter and bread
It is also possible to book just a tasting of the different types of honey, including bread and cheese platter.
- 15 € per person
Further details about the offer
This educational farm was created to introduce people of all ages to the fascinating world of nature and, in particular, bees. The farm extends over more than 30 hectares of land, consisting of olive groves and woods, over 100 beehives and a small vegetable garden. This invites you to take walks where you can learn about and harvest the various seasonal crops and acquire valuable nutritional knowledge.
Beekeeping educational trail
The course includes several modules, the most important of which are as follows:
- Introduction to the life of bees and their ecological importance
- Visit to the beehives: Experience the bees and their organization up close and learn more about the careful work of the beekeeper and his equipment.
- Use of a teaching beehive: Discover live what is happening in the beehives.
- Visit to the honey extraction room: Learn about the different stages of honey processing and other bee products.
- Laboratory activities: Wax processing, honey bottling, themed games depending on the season.
- Tasting of our own products
This offer is also aimed at schools to introduce children to the wonderful world of bees. The visit is highly customizable and can be designed for adults and children of all ages, depending on interests, time and cost. The above modules can be carried out in their entirety or individually. There is also the option of including lunch and/or a snack in the form of a tasting of in-house and local products.
The products of the farm
The company covers the entire honey production process, from the breeding of bees (Apis mellifica ligustica) to the bottling, storage and sale of the honey. The following types of honey are currently produced: flower honey (millefiori), acacia honey, sulla honey, linden honey, chestnut honey.
In addition to honey, other beekeeping products are also produced:
Food or natural remedies: For example pollen or propolis, cosmetic products based on honey and beekeeping: creams, shower gel, shampoo and more olive oil.
Accommodation directly at the location of this holiday activity or nearby:
Agriturismo Palaia 3
Agriturismo Palaia 3 is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday. This beautiful holiday home is located in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, but at the same time close to cities rich in art and history. Guests reside amidst ancient walls and can enjoy the breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape while swimming in the infinity pool. They can also enjoy the flavors of regional products, for example at a locally produced breakfast, and take part in the activities on the educational farm.
Region of Tuscany | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Pontedera | Palaia
Holiday home Palaia
This characteristic holiday home is located near the small town of Palaia with wonderful views over the hilly Tuscan landscape. The house offers 4 cozy holiday apartments and 1 spacious double room with its own bathroom.
Tuscany region | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Palaia
Holiday home Palaia 2
This charismatic, former rectory, located in a medieval castle between Pisa and Volterra, impresses with its quiet, picturesque location. From here you have a wonderful view far over the surrounding green hilly landscape of Tuscany. The historical character of the building has been fully preserved, e.g. B. the interior walls still show original frescoes from the 17th century.
Tuscany region | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Palaia
Villa Marti 1
Located high above the Arno Valley, Villa Marti 1 offers breathtaking panoramic views over the lovely hill ranges in the heart of Tuscany. The spacious villa is located in a very quiet cul-de-sac and offers 160 square meters of living space for 6 people. The central area on the ground floor is a large, fully equipped kitchen with a fireplace, which leads to an open dining and living area.
Tuscany region | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Marti
Villa Marti 3
After a careful three-year renovation, the respectable, comfortable Villa Marti 3 was created from a beautifully situated former Tuscan farmhouse. The restoration was very elaborate, but always with an eye on preserving originality while at the same time ensuring modern comfort and incorporating new, environmentally friendly techniques.
Tuscany region | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Marti
Villa Marti 4
This attractive holiday apartment is located in the courtyard of a stately villa from the 15th century. It is on the 1st floor of a former warehouse, which has lost none of its impressive architecture after careful restoration. Only three walls were built to delimit the bathroom in the apartment, otherwise the large open space (140 m²) was retained.
Tuscany region | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Marti
Agriturismo Palaia 3
Agriturismo Palaia 3 is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday. This beautiful holiday home is located in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, but at the same time close to cities rich in art and history. Guests reside amidst ancient walls and can enjoy the breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape while swimming in the infinity pool. They can also enjoy the flavors of regional products, for example at a locally produced breakfast, and take part in the activities on the educational farm.
Region of Tuscany | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Pontedera | Palaia
Holiday home Palaia
This characteristic holiday home is located near the small town of Palaia with wonderful views over the hilly Tuscan landscape. The house offers 4 cozy holiday apartments and 1 spacious double room with its own bathroom.
Tuscany region | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Palaia
Holiday home Palaia 2
This charismatic, former rectory, located in a medieval castle between Pisa and Volterra, impresses with its quiet, picturesque location. From here you have a wonderful view far over the surrounding green hilly landscape of Tuscany. The historical character of the building has been fully preserved, e.g. B. the interior walls still show original frescoes from the 17th century.
Tuscany region | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Palaia
Villa Marti 1
Located high above the Arno Valley, Villa Marti 1 offers breathtaking panoramic views over the lovely hill ranges in the heart of Tuscany. The spacious villa is located in a very quiet cul-de-sac and offers 160 square meters of living space for 6 people. The central area on the ground floor is a large, fully equipped kitchen with a fireplace, which leads to an open dining and living area.
Tuscany region | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Marti
Villa Marti 3
After a careful three-year renovation, the respectable, comfortable Villa Marti 3 was created from a beautifully situated former Tuscan farmhouse. The restoration was very elaborate, but always with an eye on preserving originality while at the same time ensuring modern comfort and incorporating new, environmentally friendly techniques.
Tuscany region | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Marti
Villa Marti 4
This attractive holiday apartment is located in the courtyard of a stately villa from the 15th century. It is on the 1st floor of a former warehouse, which has lost none of its impressive architecture after careful restoration. Only three walls were built to delimit the bathroom in the apartment, otherwise the large open space (140 m²) was retained.
Tuscany region | Province of Pisa | Municipality of Marti
Your contact persons
Ms. Elisa Santoni
Mr. Davide Azzaroni
Tel. +49 89 123 92 998
Cell phone +49 176 49657909