Olive oil tours and sensory itineraries
Every region has its own scents, sounds, and stories, and olive oil is one of the truest ways to experience them.
PassionEVO will guide you into this world of tradition and flavor where skilled hands harvest olives, mills whisper their stories, and hills shine in shades of green and silver. Whether you're part of an association, a school, a company, a group of friends, or simply a curious traveler looking for authenticity, there's a journey here for you.
Together, we'll explore Liguria's "DOP Olive Oil Riviera," from east to west, discovering olive groves, traditional mills, local tales, and unforgettable flavors.
What you can experience
Every tour begins with listening. Together, we'll create an itinerary that speaks your language, follows your pace, fulfills your wishes, and changes with the seasons.
- Literary walks among olive trees
Slow-paced strolls with themed readings, surrounded by the poetry of the landscape. - Team building during the olive harvest
Pick, press, taste and perhaps even take your own bottle with a personalized label home. - Training for restaurant professionals
To learn how to highlight olive oil in the kitchen, at the table, and in your communication with guests. - Visits to olive mills and farms
Meet the passionate people who make olive oil. Hear their stories, take in the aromas, taste their identity.
I collaborate with:
- Coop Olivicoltori Sestresi - Sestri Levante (GE)
- Coop Isola di Borgonovo - Mezzanego (GE)
- Lucchi & Guastalli - S.Stefano Magra (SP)
- Frantoio Ulivi di Liguria - Pietrabruna (IM)
- Frantoio Sommariva - Albenga (SV)
- Frantoio Sant'Agata - Oneglia (IM)
- and many other local farms
- Themed dinners
Food-and-oil pairings, in collaboration with local chefs. - Picnics in the olive groves
Snacks and aperitifs in the shade of ancient trees. - Olive-inspired labs for all ages
Soap and natural cosmetics, yoga and wellness, traditional pesto-making, sensory journeys, forest bathing, and even public speaking, olive oil becomes a living experience. - Museums, memories, archaeology
Olive oil as culture and heritage. Explore museums, Roman villas, and rural traditions.
I collaborate with:
- Museo dell'Olio Carli - Imperia
- Museo delle Latte d'Olio Guatelli - Chiusanico
- Musei contadini di Velva, Cassego, Alta Val Trebbia, Val Polcevera, Levanto, Cogoleto
- Sito Archeologico della Villa Romana del Varignano - Portovenere
Where the tours take place
We create experiences in some of the most authentic corners of the Olive Oil Riviera, from east to west:
- Golfo del Tigullio and Parco dell'Aveto
Terraced olive groves, genuine villages, and mills that smell like tradition. - Imperia, Chiusanico and Taggia
The heartland of Taggiasca olives, home to historic presses and unique museums. - The inland areas of Genoa and La Spezia
Perfect for educational workshops, excursions, and school projects. - Lesser-known rural spots
Ideal for those seeking quiet, intimacy, and hidden gems waiting to be uncovered.
A network you can trust
Behind every experience, there's a community of real people:
- Producers and millers who welcome you into their world
- Guides who walk the trails with you
- Artisans and culinary guides
- Museums that safeguard local heritage
- Chefs who tell the story of olive oil through their dishes
Want to create your own olive oil tour?
Whether it's a school trip, a company outing, or a special day for your group, tell me who you are and we'll build it together.