Just Like a Beekeeper

Step into (quite literally!) the role of a beekeeper and uncover the secrets of the bee world.

You can look forward to:

• Learning about the beekeeping history of the Santuliana family;
• A stroll through the olive groves of Arco to Calaverna, the location of the permanent beehive;
• Visiting the beehive in full beekeeping gear (provided by the beekeeper: protective suit, face shield, and smoker). You'll have the chance to search for the queen in a specially opened beehive and taste honey straight from the comb;
• Getting an insight into the honey extraction workshop and learning how honey vinegar is made;
• Tasting 4 different types of honey from Trentino, Trentino honey vinegar, and a glass of mead, served with bread, a selection of cheeses, and water.

INFO & FAQ:

• Bookings until 5:00 p.m. the day before the tour;
• Start: Before payment please choose a time slot (10:30 a.m./ 02.30 p.m./ 04.30p.m.)
• Meeting point: Agriturismo Maso Bòtes, Località Olif de Bòtes, 1 - Strada Varignano- Padaro, Arco | Google Maps;
• Duration: 2 hours;
• Included services: Guided tour of the permanent apiary in the Arco olive grove and the apiary where honey and honey vinegar are produced, followed by a tasting session;
• Required equipment: Wear long trousers, boots or high-top shoes;
• Provided equipment: Beekeeper's'suit or smock, beekeeper's'gloves, lever or crowbar, smoker;
  
• Only people who have no allergies or intolerances to bee stings, bee venom or beehive products may take part in this activity.
• Minimum age: 5 years.