Best of · HALF-DAY
A shortlist you could hand a friend: 6 half-day cheese tours, each with what it costs, how long it takes and what the people who went actually said.
Taste Hunter Valley wines and local cheeses at three boutique wineries on a relaxed four-hour tour from Pokolbin or Cessnock.
“Dave must be Australiens best guide, what a fun and professional guy!”
Explore western Terceira on a small-group tour with São Mateus harbor, Azorean cheese tasting, Lagoa das Patas, and island views.
“Our guide Honorio was friendly, knowledgeable, and showed us all the sights despite downpours of rain. The cheese tour was very enjoyable. When he found a pair of sunglasses in the car after our trip, he brought them to our hotel (though they weren't ours after all)! We would be very pleased to meet up with Honorio again when we return to Terceira and will recommend him to all of our friends!”
Explore Reggio Emilia’s Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, and local wines with producers and a private guide.
“My husband and I love to travel, especially to lesser know areas - off the beaten track. We could not have found a better guide to introduce us the Balsamic Vinegar and Parmigiana Reggiano production than Alessandro. He toured us through the back roads of his home town, Reggio-Emilia, shared stories of the region and was incredibly knowledgeable (and passionate) about the local products and their production processes that date back centuries. He had great relationships with the local producers and was a pleasure to spend the morning with. It was our last day and a bank holiday so we did not add on another tasting. We left with our…”
Review of Sorrento’s family-run farm tour with cheese making, olive oil, wine, lemon products, and a hands-on wood-fired pizza class.
“This is a tour not to miss. an excellent view of a hard-working farm in Sorrento. A complete explanation and taste testing of everything we made pizza we watch them make mozzarella cheese. We drank their own homemade wine and lemoncello. They are personable and gave a complete tour.a beautiful place ….wouldn’t miss this one.”
Explore Hawke’s Bay wineries on a five-hour small-group tour with tastings, a cheeseboard, local guides, and scenic Napier views.
“really informative tour guide on bus and also friendly and informative on wine tours”
Explore Chile’s Andes from Santiago with private transport, Valle Nevado views, snowshoe walks, and a Chilean wine and cheese tasting.
“The guide arrived at 8.00am I was given a time of 9.00am. I felt my tour was then cut short a little even though I was ready to go at 8.30. Apart from that I could not fault the guide.”
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