Ciao Simone!

Experience an authentic day in the life of a shepherd in the mountains of Pollino National Park. Meet Simone at his family's dairy farm and begin by milking the animals and collecting the fresh milk. We'll then venture into the pastures for a walk with the flock, stopping for a simple and authentic shepherd's breakfast. Later, we'll return to the workshop to transform the milk into cheese, following traditional methods. We conclude the day with an aperitivo of cheeses and other local products — a toast to the beauty of mountain life. Location: Episcopia, Basilicata (71km from Scalea ~1 hour) Starting Time: To be agreed upon Highlights: Milking of goats and sheep to collect the fresh milk. Walk with the flock. Typical shepherd's breakfast. Milk processing and cheesemaking workshop. Aperitivo of cheeses and local products.

Join Simone on a journey into the world of traditional cheesemaking — from the stable to the table. Together, you'll visit the dairy workshop, where the family produces ricotta, pecorino, goat cheese, and unique flavoured creations enriched with traditional ingredients like "peperone crusco" and truffle. You'll then pay a visit to the stable where you’ll meet the animals whose milk makes this artisanal magic possible. To finish, enjoy a tasting of delicious cheeses as you take in the beautiful fresh air from the surrounding mountainous landscape. Location: Episcopia, Basilicata (71 km from Scalea ~ 1 hour) Highlights: Guided visit of the dairy factory. Explanation of the production of ricotta, pecorino, goat cheese, and speciality cheeses. Visit to the stable. Tasting of cheeses.

“Sacce na cosa cusella ie ffine e tanta bbella” — these little famous “coselle” are the common thread that unites generations of people from Agromonte and the surrounding Lucanian villages. Riddles and stories passed down as a precious link to the past and a living testimony to traditions and knowledge that were beginning to disappear. These playful riddles or word puzzles, test the mind and creativity of those who try to solve them. Simone invites you to join him on this tour of traditional riddles as you explore this unique heritage together. The experience will conclude with a tasting of cheeses lovingly and traditionally made by Simone's family cheese factory. An experience that celebrates history and authentic flavours. Time: To be agreed upon. Location: Agromonte, Basilicata (68km from Scalea ~ 1 hour) Highlights: Tour of Agromonte, the village of riddles. Riddles translated and accompanied by Simone. Cheese tasting and glass of local wine.