Collect and taste saffron

Via Grande, 12, 67020 San Pio delle Camere AQ, Italy, L'Aquila, Italy
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Overview
Duration
6h
Languages
English, French, German, Russian
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Your experience will begin at 8:30 as saffron flowers should always be picked up early in the morning. After having collected the flowers, your guide will tell you a bit more about this flower, its history, beginning with its arrival in Abruzzo during the 13th century. Afterwards, move to a farm where you'll learn the process of separation, selection and roasting of the flowers' red and yellow stigmas; you'll open them by hand, understanding all the patience and delicacy that this procedure requires. As Aquila's saffron is worldwide acknowledged, you'll then be taught how to use this spice at best while preparing your recipes. Lastly, enjoy a lunch at the farmhouse based on the unmistakably refined taste of "the red gold of Abruzzo".

What to remember

Important info

  • Please wear comfortable clothes, suitable for the temperature of the season and the time of day
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What's included
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Morning activities. Lunch
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Highlights

Take part into saffron's harvest. Learn all the phases characterizing saffron's production. Enjoy a saffron-based lunch at the farmhouse

Operating days

From 10 to 25 October

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Gustabruzzo di Di Gesualdo Mimmo
Meeting Point

Municipio S. Pio delle Camere