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A Flight Over the Hills: A Gourmet Olive‑Oil Immersion in Umbrian Countryside
A guided visit to an oil museum and working mill followed by a multi‑course lunch that places extra virgin olive oil at the center of every dish—this guide explains what to expect and how the experience is structured.
A Flight Over the Hills: A Gourmet Olive‑Oil Immersion in Umbrian Countryside.
Set in Montecchio in the heart of Umbria, A Flight Over the Hills pairs a guided look at olive production with a seated multi‑course meal that showcases extra virgin olive oil across vegetables, pasta, cheeses and regional specialties—ending with a homemade dessert for a complete Umbrian gastronomic journey.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
From museum to mill: how olive oil is made
The experience opens with a guided visit to the Oil Museum and the working olive oil mill, offering a clear walkthrough of the production process and local traditions behind high‑quality extra virgin olive oil.
A multi‑course meal built around olive oil
Each course is designed to highlight the role of extra virgin olive oil—monocultivar pairings with fresh vegetables, handmade pasta, regional cheeses and specialties—making the tasting a fuller, more immersive gastronomic experience than a lighter tasting flight.
The Umbrian countryside as a backdrop
Set in Montecchio, the program allows guests to combine education about olive oil with the atmosphere of one of Italy’s authentic rural regions, deepening the sense of place behind the food on the table.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Over roughly two hours, guests move from an introductory arrival and welcome to focused, guided exploration of the Oil Museum and the current olive oil mill, followed by an introduction to tasting and a guided olive oil tasting. The visit culminates in a seated multi‑course lunch or dinner—where olive oil is the central ingredient—and finishes with a homemade dessert for a rounded Umbrian meal.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for approximately 2 hours.
Meeting is arranged at Paciano; after booking guests will receive full meeting point details, directions, and contact information.
Starting price is listed at €63; the operator works with parties in the range of 6 to 20 people.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the experience last?
The experience lasts approximately 2 hours.
Where do I meet the group?
The meeting location is Paciano; full meeting point details and directions are provided to guests after booking.
What does the visit include?
The program includes arrival and welcome, a guided visit to the Oil Museum, a visit to the olive oil mill, an introduction and guided olive oil tasting, a multi‑course lunch or dinner and a homemade dessert.
Is olive oil the focus of the meal?
Yes—the multi‑course menu is carefully designed so extra virgin olive oil is central to each dish, with specific oils paired to vegetables, pasta, cheeses and regional specialties.
What group sizes are accepted?
The operator runs experiences for parties in the range of 6 to 20 people.