Cheese Trips · HALF-DAY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 half-day cheese tours worth the money wherever they happen, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend four hours near Pokolbin visiting three boutique wineries, including Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen for seven cheese and wine pairings. Your English-speaking guide, such as Dave, DJ, JJ, or Julz, handles the driving, shares local wine tips, and keeps the morning moving.
“Had a fantastic time, our guide Dave was fab! Would recommend!”
Spend four hours exploring western Terceira with a guide such as Patricia, Honorio, or Elizabeth. Visit São Mateus fishing port, stop at Baía do Negrito, taste four handmade cheeses, walk around Lagoa das Patas, and view three central Azores islands from Raminho.
“Your was beautiful our guide was very informative and extremely pleasant. Represents the spirit of terceira”
Start at 8:30 a.m. with a local guide such as Alessandro, Valentina, or Lisa, then visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a traditional balsamic vinegar producer near Reggio Emilia. Taste aged cheese and vinegar, meet producers, and travel by private vehicle in a group of no more than 10.
“We traveled to Rome and Florence. We took in all the tours that most people recommend and we were delighted with our experiences. But Emilia Flavors far exceed our expectations, Alessandro was an amazing guide. He offered history of the country side areas we visited and drove through. He brought us to three family owed businesses each as amazing as the next. I cannot recommend and thank Alessandro enough for his thoughtful and kind hospitality.”
Francesco and his family lead a four-hour visit to Primaluce Farm above Sorrento. You’ll taste mozzarella, ricotta, olive oil, wine, limoncello, and lemonade, then make pizza in a wood-fired oven. Pickup is offered, vegan pizza is available, and the advertised group limit is 10.
“The hosts were great, very entertaining, very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. The food was good. Their story is beautiful. The house is warm and inviting, a true fun experience. Loved everything about it. This was our 1st time to Italy and we were so excited and ready to have fun! BUT.. Just for your reference don't forget anything you might need, cause you will make others wait if they have to go get it , which is extremely inconvenient and incredibly inconsiderate, it takes away from the tour. (We didnt-others did) I would definitely do this again!”
Pick a dairy, a cellar, a boat or a bench with a bowl of curd on it.
