Sabina Countryside Day Trip from Rome: Olive Oil Tasting at a Family Mill | Private Tours From Rome
Nature, Olive Oil & Hidden Hilltop Villages
Description:
Looking for a true escape from the city? Join us on a private day trip from Rome to Sabina, a peaceful region of rolling hills, olive groves, and timeless villages just over an hour away — yet still undiscovered by mass tourism. Your journey begins with a visit to a family-run olive oil estate, where you’ll walk among centuries-old trees and learn about the region’s deep-rooted olive oil traditions. You’ll taste award-winning extra virgin olive oil paired with local cheeses, cured meats, and fresh bread — a genuine expression of Sabina’s agricultural soul. Next, we’ll explore one of the area’s hidden gems: either Casperia, a car-free medieval hilltop village with stone alleys and panoramic views, or the serene Farfa Abbey, a historic Benedictine monastery nestled in the countryside. After working up an appetite, we’ll stop at a traditional local trattoria to enjoy a relaxed lunch of homemade pasta, seasonal ingredients, and regional wines. Expect flavours that are simple, bold, and deeply authentic. In the afternoon, take a short scenic walk or enjoy a peaceful moment at a panoramic café before heading back to Rome. This is a perfect tour for travellers looking to experience the quiet beauty of the Italian countryside, taste its real flavours, and connect with its slower rhythm of life — all within a day.
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Why to book this tour:
Because it takes you beyond the typical tourist path into the heart of the Italian countryside — where olive trees are older than Rome itself, time slows down, and every bite tells a story. It’s the ideal mix of nature, tradition, and taste, all in a single day from Rome.
Did you know?
Sabina is home to some of the oldest olive trees in Europe, with some dating back over 2,000 years — and its extra virgin olive oil was the first in Italy to receive DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) status! |
Trip Info:
- Private pick-up from the hotel;
- Visit to Casperia / Farfa Abbey;
- Olive oil and food tasting;
- Return to the hotel
Duration: 8h
- Private transfer from/to the hotel
- Olive oil and food tasting
- Farfa Abbey Entrance Tickets
This tasting tour is our basic offer, called the “Olive Hill Taster Experience”.
The farm also offers an “Aperi-Tasting Evening”, a sunset apericena featuring homemade bites, fresh local product platters, and of course, plenty of food pairing suggestions. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
For an experience that includes lunch, they offer a full-day event called “Meet the Maker Day”.
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- What not mentioned in “What’s Included?”.
- ID or Passport is mandatory.
- The full names of all the participants (as shown on the ID card or Passport) in the booking are needed at the time of the booking;
- Pets are not allowed (except for guide or medically necessary dogs).
- Please inform us at the time of booking of any food allergies or intolerances.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
P.S. These prices are valid until December 31st, 2025