Matera : Centuries-Old Olive Grove Tour with Oil and Local Tasting
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Live an authentic experience that combines nature, tradition and taste in a unique setting. You will walk among majestic centuries-old olive trees, witnesses of history and culture, immersed in a breathtaking landscape with views of the Little Lucanian Dolomites and the Gallipoli Cognato and Foresta Mantenera Park. Here, away from the chaos, you will breathe pure and uncontaminated air, surrounded by the scents of the earth.
You will discover the secrets of the cultivation and production of our organic oils, appreciating their quality and unique characteristics. The tasting will take place under the olive groves, where you will taste our fine oils accompanied by platters of cold cuts and cheeses at km 0, the result of the passion and tradition of local companies. A journey into the authentic flavors of Basilicata, between taste and well-being.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
You will be accompanied on a suggestive walk in our centuries-old olive grove surrounded by uncontaminated nature. Walking among the olive trees, you can admire the breathtaking view of the Little Lucanian Dolomites and the Gallipoli Cognato and Foresta Mantenera Park, breathing pure air. We will tell you the history and characteristics of our organic oils and the sustainable production method we have adopted, and then guide you on an exclusive tasting under the olive trees. You will taste our fine extra virgin olive oils accompanied by cold cuts and cheeses at km 0, bread from Matera, all handcrafted by local companies, accompanied by a bottle of red wine Aglianico del Vulture and a typical dessert. An authentic experience that celebrates the taste and tradition of the territory. Alcohol will only be administered to persons over 21 years of age
Sample Menu
main
Chopping boards of Cheeses and Salami Lucani
Selection of cured meats and cheeses from Podolica cow accompanied by tomato frise, taralli, olives extra virgin olive oils from our production
dessert
Tiramisu
Tiramisù the Italian essence of dessert
Options
Tasting visit and BBQ
Barbecue : In addition to the oil tasting cheeses and cold cuts will be cooked exclusively for you a barbecue on olive wood
Visit centuries-old olive grove and tasting of typical products Km0
What‘s Included
Bottle of red wine Aglianico del Vulture
Bottled water
Tasting of two extra virgin olive oils with selection of typical Lucanian cheeses and cold cuts, bread from Matera, sweet wine and water included
All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Olive oil spectacular!
Janet C,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We drove from Matera approx 75 mins. Last km typically Italian single lane track. Totally worth it once you arrive at Mantenera. Spectacular views as you get guided through the olive grove by the lovely Elena. Oil tasting and a wonderful lunch followed. Thanks to Andreas for sharing!! Highly recommend this experience. Take your walking shoes and don’t forget to buy some of their olive oil to take home.
This experience is a...
Patricia V,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience is a MUST!! What a wonderful experience that should not be missed. We traveled from Matera to Tricarico for a tour and lunch excursion at Azienda Agricola Mantenera. What a beautiful drive it was to Elana and Adrea's grove. I love that this is part II of their life...with their knowledge of olive trees, the process of making olive oil and the deliciousness of their oil, you would never know they were not born into this profession. We had never been to an olive grove before and Elana welcomed all questions and explained answers clearly while walking us through the grove. After our tour, we were treated with tastings of their oil (delicious), a charcuterie of meats, cheeses and the most delicious eggplant in olive oil. Elana is a professional chef and the lunch she and Andrea prepared for us was excellent. Oh, but it did not stop there..Andrea brought out his homemade liqueur. My favorite was the pomegranate they made from the fruit on their property and my husband loved the other - that was made from fruit grown in Sardinia. If you are looking for an intimate tour, please chose this grove. We cannot thank Elena and Andrea enough for their hospitality. I wish we had more time there. Grazie mille Elena e Andrea! Siete stati entrambi molto gentili e accoglienti e ci siamo divertiti moltissimo. Cercateci se venite a New York!
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