Athens olive oil tasting tour
Highlights
- A certified olive oil professional as a guide
- An olive oil tasting workshop
- Learn about extra virgin olive oil and greek olive tree varieties
Athens olive oil tasting tour At a Glance
If you're looking for a unique way to explore Athens, why not go on an olive oil tour? Led by a certified olive oil expert, this tour will take you to a beautiful orchard where you can learn all about how greek olive oil is made. You'll also get to try out your new skills on premium extra-virgin olive oil from Greece. Not only is this a great way to learn about one of the most valuable product in Greece, but it's also a great way to explore the country's beautiful landscape. So what are you waiting for? Book your tour today!
Athens olive oil tasting tour In Detail
In that olive oil tasting farm experience led by a certified expert, you can learn about one of the most valuable products in Greece. Take a short drive along the coast of Athens in your own car to get to a beautiful orchard. Because the owners love nature, they are following the rules of permaculture and only growing organic plants on their land.
Take a walk around the orchard, and your host will tell you about how olive trees have been grown in Greece for hundreds of years. Learn more about how olive oil is made and how it gets from the farm to the bottle.
Learn how to tell what makes olive oil look and taste perfect. This will be the highlight of your experience. Try out your new skills on premium extra-virgin olive oil from Greece, and then use what you've learned to choose the best olive oil for your family when you get back home.
What makes Athens olive oil tasting tour unique?
What makes the Athens Olive Oil Tasting Tour unique is that it's more than just an olive farm tour. It's an opportunity to learn about the greek history and production of olive oil, and to taste some of the best olive oil in Greece. The tour takes place in a quiet cottage outside of Athens and includes a tasting of different olive oils. You'll also learn about how olive oil is made, from the fields to the bottle. The tour is led by a knowledgeable guide who will answer all your questions about olive oil. If you're looking for an educational and delicious way to experience Greek culture, the Athens Olive Oil Tasting Tour is perfect for you.
Athens olive oil tasting tour Itinerary
Take a short drive along the coast of Athens in your own car to get to a beautiful olive grove.
Walk around the olive groves, and your guide will tell you about how olive trees have been grown in Greece for hundreds of years. Then, take a unique tour to learn more about how olive oil production methods and how it gets from the farm to the bottle.
Learn about how to recognize the quality of olive oil and practice your skills in premium quality extra virgin olive oil and choose a greek olive oil to take it back to your home.
Enjoy a farm-to-fork meal at the end of your olive oil journey. The dishes you will try change with the seasons and are based on what we have in our orchard at the time.
Inclusions
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Local expert guide
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Hotel pick up / drop off
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All VAT & Taxes
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Lunch
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olive grove tour
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Olive oil tasting
Exclusions
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Gratuities
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Personal expenses and additiona orders
Things to know before booking
-Tour provided by Greeking.me
- olive oil expert guide in this private tour
Special prices for groups
-€615 Group of 3 people
-€660 Group of 4 people
-€775 Group of 5 people
-€870 Group of 6 people
-€945 Group of 7-8 people
Athens olive oil tasting tour dinner menu:
-a yogurt-herb dip, and olives.
-Mixed seasonal greens salad with honey vinaigrette sauce, gruyere cheese from the area, and sesame seeds.
-Smoked aubergine 'melitzanosalata' dip
The day's casserole
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Grilled chicken breast with seasonal veggies
Greek yogurt from a local monastery that has been strained and served with local honey or spoon sweets made from fruits from the orchard when they are in season.
Local greek wine or local soda
Meeting Point
Hotel pick up / Drop off
Cancelation Policy
The following cancellation policy applies:
a. Cancellation 5 or more days prior to scheduled private Experience: Full refund
b. Cancellation 3-4 days prior to scheduled private Experience: 50% refund
c. Cancellation 1-2 days prior to scheduled private Experience or No Show: No refund
