Archeology, Bells and Cheese in Agnone

Molise

Destination

7 hours

Duration

Ita-Eng

Language

People

Archeology, Bells and Cheese in Agnone

Visit Agnone, the home of cheese. Besides being a village of art, history and culture, it is also home to the Pontificia Marinelli foundry. And then Pietrabbondante with its Theatre – Sannita Temple.

What you’ll do

Explore Agnone with a guide
Visit the dairy
Taste local specialities
Admire Pietrabbondante

Private Tour: 2+ people. For groups of 3+ people, ask for a customized experience

Price per person: from € 180

What to expect

We will take a guided tour of the village of Agnone, home to the oldest bell foundry in the world: the Pontificia Fonderia Marinelli.

But Agnone is also the home of Molise cheeses and dairy products, and a visit to the dairy could not be missed! The tour includes: a visit to the company’s historic cellar and the tufa caves where Molise cheeses are aged, a tasting menu.

And after refreshments, don’t miss a visit to Pietrabbondante, with the archaeological excavations of the 2nd-century BC Samnite Theatre-Temple, the most important monument of the Samnite world.

Where

Agnone, Isernia

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When

Everyday – duration 7 hours

Start time

10 a.m.

Language

Italian and English

Important information

The tasting menu at the dairy includes: mature cheeses with jams, bread fantasies, crostini with fragrant ricotta, caprese with cherries and cherry tomatoes, ricotta cream with chocolate chips and amaretti biscuits, a glass of Tintilia wine from Molise.

What’s included

Full day guided tour

Cheese tasting at a cheese factory

Not included

Accommodation

Entrance to the Marinelli Foundry

Entrance to the Pietrabbondante Theatre

Price per person: € 180 – minimum 2 people

Supplements:

€ 13 per group – English-speaking interpreter

Reductions:

For groups of 3+ people, please contact us!

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Create your own customised tour with this food experience among archeology, bells and cheese in Agnone.

The Food Expert:

I have been working in the tourism sector for about 30 years. Since 2000, I have owned my own tour operator based in Campobasso. Years of professionalism that allow me to advise you on the best solutions to ensure you an unforgettable stay in Molise. Agnone is the home of cheese and a tour here is a must for those arriving in Molise! Follow the Path of taste… Then enjoy the delicacy of the “Carosella” pastry shop and confetti factory.

Cancellation policy: all bookings for the food experience among archeology, bells and cheese in Agnone can be cancelled within 3 days from the start date of the experience. Read the Terms and Conditions.

We have been working in the tourism sector for about 30 years. Since 2000 I have owned my own tour operator based in Campobasso. Years of professionalism that allow me to advise you on the best solutions to ensure you have an unforgettable stay.

In my career I have always tried to promote my region, the Molise Region, which in my opinion has so much to offer to all those who want an ‘alternative’ holiday to enjoy unique experiences. From experiences to customised tourist packages, for individuals or groups, in order to best satisfy your desires.