Beekeeper for a day and honey tasting in the province of Varese
Highlights
- Come to the province of Varese and observe the work of bees up close
- Experience beekeeping among beehives and fascinating stories
- Take part in a fantastic tasting of locally produced honey
Why Freedome
Free of charge cancellation
Okay we'll reimburse you, but you don't know what you're missing
Best price guaranteed
The same as the guide: we do not charge fees
Assistance 7 days a week
Contact us anytime. We do not do ghosting
Full description
Bees can recognise human faces, orient themselves with the sun and cooperate better than most humans!
After this experience in the province of Varese, you will probably look at them with different eyes! For 2 hours you will enter a real apiary together with an expert beekeeper: you will observe the hives from close up, discover how they are organised and conclude the activity with a delicious honey tasting!
What are you waiting for? The queen demands your presence!
What we will do
The appointment is 10 minutes before the selected time at the meeting point in the province of Varese. A beekeeper will be waiting for us, who will accompany us on this adventure to discover bees.
First of all, we will listen to an introduction to the world of bees and find out how an apiary works, what roles bees play, what life cycle they follow and what elements make up a beehive. After about 1 hour of theory, we will put on our protective suits (included) and move on to practice. The guide will open some hives, showing us the frames used by the bees and explaining how to recognise the different areas dedicated to honey stocks and how to identify the queen.
The last part of the experience will be devoted to tasting honey under the apiary gazebo. We will taste different varieties produced on site, including acacia, chestnut, linden, millefiori and rhododendron, learning to distinguish aromas and differences related to flowering.
Before the end of the activity, it will be possible to buy apiary products directly on site. The activity will last a total of 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The experience is accessible to people in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility.
Other information
The experience takes place from March to September and is confirmed upon reaching a minimum number of 5 participants.
In case of food allergies and intolerances, please contact the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation e-mail to notify them.
Dogs are allowed.
It is possible to buy honey produced by the apiary directly on site.
Free parking is available in the area. The meeting point can be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Long trousers
- High socks
- Trainers
- Long-sleeved T-shirt
Don't forget to bring
Water
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Casale Litta, Varese
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
