Cagliari Private Wine, Cheese and Olive Oil Tasting Excursion

Description

• Air-conditioned round-trip transportation from the Passenger Terminal at your Cagliari Cruise pier!
  
• Fully licensed and insured transportation!
  
• English speaking driver and guide!
  
• Visit one of the famous wineries in Serdiana!
  
• Tasting of two white wines and two red wines!
  
• Complimentary flavorful cheese and cured meat!
  
• Visit a cheese factory in Donori!
  
• Tasting of 6 different types of cheese at the factory!
• Visit Dolianova oil mills!
  

When you think of Italy, a number of things probably come to mind including wine and cheese. Enjoy this tasty day of samples with wine, cheese, and gourmet olive oil!

Meet your local guide at your cruise terminal in Cagliari to begin a wine and cheese tasting delight! You will board your transportation and head out through the beautiful heart of the Sardinian island of Cagliari. Your first stop is Serdiana, an area situated on gently rolling land that is rich in tradition as well as magnificent olive groves, fields, and vineyards. The land has produced bread, oil, and wine for centuries. You will have approximately an hour and a half to enjoy a visit to the best winery in the southern part of Sardinia. You will taste two white wines and two reds. To further please your palate, wonderful cheeses and cured meat with accompanying the wine samples. Before leaving, you will be able to spend some time shopping at the winery’s store where you can take advantage of a significant discount on any purchases.

Next, you are off to Donori, another small municipality that lacks in size but is huge in cheese production! You will learn all about the process involved in the production of cheese from your guided visit (please note that won't be able to enter into the production area). The modern factory produces 500,000 pieces of cheese annually. You will have the opportunity to sample 3 pecorino cheeses and 3 goat cheeses (30 days, 3 months aged and minimum 6 months aged), also you can shop in the factory store before moving on to your last stop in Dolianova, a small agricultural town. 

Dolianova, which literally means "place of oil" is famous for its olive oil. You will spend about an hour and a half in the oil mills, learning how to recognize a truly good olive oil along with tasting the olives, oils, homemade wine, and other local fares.

At the end of your visit to Dolanova, you will board your transportation. As you drive back to your Cagliari cruise terminal, your knowledgeable guide will share even more of his expertise with you along with interesting anecdotes. If you love wine and cheese, you really should not pass up this incredible adventure.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned round-trip transportation from the Passenger Terminal at your Cagliari Cruise pier!
  
• Fully licensed and insured transportation
  
• English speaking driver and guide
  
• Visit one of the famous wineries in Serdiana
  
• Tasting of two white wines and two red wines
  
• Complimentary flavorful cheese and cured meat
  
• Visit a cheese factory in Donori
  
• Tasting of 6 different types of cheese at the factory
• Visit Dolianova oil mills

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices are quoted in US dollars.
  
• We recommend using sensible, closed toe, rubber-soled walking shoes and wear comfortable clothing and sun protection.
  
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand to purchase refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
  
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan with WiFi on board. Due to availability, please be aware that vehicles used in the excursions may be different from the description and vary at the management's discretion.
  

Where we meet

For this Cagliari Wine, Cheese and Olive Oil Tasting Excursion, you will meet your local excursion staff at the Cagliari Cruise Port's Passenger Terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Please allow enough time to catch the port shuttle to the passenger terminal for your departure.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for guests with walkers, strollers, or mobility scooters.
  
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the transportation.
  
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines. 
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• The minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years old.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.