Olive oil tasting and farm to table guided experience in Athens
Start your olive oil journey from the routes of its production all the way to the bottle in a peaceful cottage just outside Athens on this guided tour. You'll start your experience by hopping in your own private vehicle and enjoy a short drive along the coastline of Athens to reach a beautiful orchard.
Driven by their love of nature, the owners following the rules of permaculture, including only organic cultivations on their premises. Take a walk around the orchard and let your host introduce you to the cultivation of olive trees in Greece throughout the centuries. You'll get a deeper insight into the olive oil production methods and discover how it goes from tree to the bottle.
You'll learn how to recognize what qualities make olive oil perfect both in appearance and taste. Practice your newly-acquired skills on premium extra-virgin olive oil from Greece and carry the knowledge with you back home by choosing the best-quality olive oil for your family's table!
For the highlight of your experience, you will get to feast on a scrumptious fork meal full of fresh Greek flavors. All ingredients used will be seasonal and will either be from the orchard you walked around or by selected producers who share the same ethics. What is not consumed, will return to the soil, enriching it and preparing it for the new crop.
A pure and delicious experience is waiting for you just outside the Greek capital so book your experience now!
Main features
Additional features
Do this because
- Discover the process of the renowned Greek olive oil alongside a certified olive-oil professional
- Take part in an olive-oil tasting held in a peaceful country setting
- Enjoy the countryside sights as you're driven to the farm
Important to know
- A minimum of 2 people are required to book this experience
- Bring along your camera to capture the best moments of the activity
- This tour run rain or shine. Please dress accordingly to the weather
- Please bring a hat, sunglasses, sun-block and a bottle of water
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 5 days before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Services of a certified olive-oil professional
- 1-hour private olive oil tasting
- Fork meal
- Introductory tour around the orchard
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in central Athens
- All taxes and VAT
What’s not included
- Any additional orders or purchases
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in central Athens. Please indicate your accommodation details at check-out.
Provider
Greeking.me
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