Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting
Overview
Discover the art of Sardinian myrtle growing in the Olbia area for an authentic experience in the heart of eastern Sardinia.
Stroll through the myrtle cultivations overlooking the Gulf of Marinella and admire the different varieties of selected plants cultivated with care and passion for generations. Then visit the production workshop and discover how the berries become liqueurs and bitters with a unique and characteristic aroma.
Expert guides will accompany you on this sensory experience that will culminate with the tasting of 4 types of myrtle, accompained by Sardinian could cuts, pecorino cheese, dark chocolate and craft ice cream and an olfactory test of myrtle and essential oils produced on the farm.
An irresistible journey into the flavours and smells of Sardinia!
What's Included
- Snacks Small pieces of traditional pecorino cheese, typical Sardinian artisanal cold cuts, dark chocolate and artisanal ice cream (stracciatella or vanilla)
- Alcoholic beverages Tasting 5 types of myrtle (3cl each type)
- Olfactory tasting of 4 essential oils
- Visit to the myrtle cultivation and laboratory
Meeting Location
via Sannai
51, 07026 Olbia SS, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Explore the craft of Sardinian myrtle in the Olbia region, at the heart of eastern Sardinia. Stroll through naturally grown myrtle plants, carefully nurtured for generations, in a stunning spot overlooking the Gulf of Marinella. During your visit to the production workshop, you'll discover how the berries are crafted into aromatic liqueurs and learn about the production process starting from the plants themselves. Knowledgeable guides will take you on this sensory adventure, ending with a tasting of four varieties of myrtle liqueur paired with three refined essential oils.
PROGRAMME
You will visit the myrtle plantation, a cultivation of Myrtus communis set within its natural environment, where the plants have never been treated with pesticides. Five different varieties of myrtle are grown here, selected from the approximately 200 varieties recorded in Sardinia. During the tour, the company’s philosophy and the cultivation methods used will be explained.
Visit to the production laboratory, distillery and steam-powered still where gin and essential oils are produced, with explanations of the entirely artisanal production process.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Pets are allowed on a leash in open spaces but not in the production lab. You will also need to notify the guide of the presence of pets at the number on the Reservation Voucher before arriving at the meeting point.
- It is possible to reach the meeting point only by car. It is not possible to get there by public transportation and it is not recommended to arrive by bike because of the slope of the road in the last section.
- The tasting is available for participants 18 years of age and older. Children and young people aged 6 years to 17 years will be offered juice, a small snack with cheese, sausage and carasau bread, and ice cream.
- It is recommended to drive along SS125 from Olbia and turn left at the intersection with Via Sannai, without following the navigator. Once at the entrance gate, ring the “Mirto Sannai” bell.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Small pieces of traditional pecorino cheese, typical Sardinian artisanal cold cuts, dark chocolate and artisanal ice cream (stracciatella or vanilla).
- Alcoholic beverages. Tasting 5 types of myrtle (3cl each type).
- Olfactory tasting of 4 essential oils.
- Visit to the myrtle cultivation and laboratory.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Pets are allowed on a leash in open spaces but not in the production lab. You will also need to notify the guide of the presence of pets at the number on the Reservation Voucher before arriving at the meeting point.
- It is possible to reach the meeting point only by car. It is not possible to get there by public transportation and it is not recommended to arrive by bike because of the slope of the road in the last section.
- The tasting is available for participants 18 years of age and older. Children and young people aged 6 years to 17 years will be offered juice, a small snack with cheese, sausage and carasau bread, and ice cream.
- It is recommended to drive along SS125 from Olbia and turn left at the intersection with Via Sannai, without following the navigator. Once at the entrance gate, ring the “Mirto Sannai” bell.
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksSmall pieces of traditional pecorino cheese, typical Sardinian artisanal cold cuts, dark chocolate and artisanal ice cream (stracciatella or vanilla)
- Alcoholic beveragesTasting 5 types of myrtle (3cl each type)
- Olfactory tasting of 4 essential oils
- Visit to the myrtle cultivation and laboratory
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Pets are allowed on a leash in open spaces but not in the production lab. You will also need to notify the guide of the presence of pets at the number on the Reservation Voucher before arriving at the meeting point.
- It is possible to reach the meeting point only by car. It is not possible to get there by public transportation and it is not recommended to arrive by bike because of the slope of the road in the last section.
- The tasting is available for participants 18 years of age and older. Children and young people aged 6 years to 17 years will be offered juice, a small snack with cheese, sausage and carasau bread, and ice cream.
- It is recommended to drive along SS125 from Olbia and turn left at the intersection with Via Sannai, without following the navigator. Once at the entrance gate, ring the “Mirto Sannai” bell.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
