Cheese factory?

We are doing a cruise and will have several days in Rome, we also port in Livorno, Naples, Sicily, and Sardinia. Would any of these be good spots for a cheese factory tour?

There was a thread here about someone wanting to do a tour of a cheese factory last year. I believe it was in Paestum, out of Naples. Made fresh mozzarella de bufalo. Honestly, that is the only time I remember cheese tours talked about.

Thanks. I browsed through but hadn't seen anything yet. Maybe someone else will know.

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What exactly are you looking to do/see?

Can't really think of any "cheese factories" -- are you thinking of a "fattoria" (which in Italian means a farm, not a factory)?

There are many farms specializing in buffalo mozzarella around Paestum, as mentioned above. It's a fair drive from Naples, though it could be done (and possibly also a quick visit to the outstanding ruins at Paestum) with either a private driver or if you rent a car and drive.

Other than that, your best bet might be to try to arrange something on one of your days in Rome. You'd probably have to look online for recommendations in Umbria or Tuscany. I did see an interesting segment on a goat cheese operation in Umbria, link here:https://dreamofitaly.com/tv-show/umbria/

Thanks! I saw something about a place near Naples that does a buffalo mozzarella making class that I thought might be cool. I was hoping for Parmasean but I'd have to give up my day in Florence to pull it off, or extend my trip and add on Parm/Genoa so I think that is out.