Do you want to know why olive oil is Greece’s liquid gold? Join us for an interactive workshop to taste and learn all about Greece’s most precious commodity and one of the world’s most recognized superfoods.
Olive Oil Tasting & Farm Tour in Athens
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Daily
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Private
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Tour Highlights
Join us for an all-inclusive exploration of the renowned Greek olive oil and discover its fine subtleties through an unforgettable tasting experience. Start your olive oil journey from the routes of its production all the way to the bottle in a peaceful cottage just outside Athens.
Enjoy personal attention and guidance from a certified olive-oil professional
Take part in an olive-oil tasting held in a peaceful country setting
Discover the supreme characteristics of the Greek olive-tree varieties
Learn how to identify extra virgin olive oil
What a great tour! It was very informative and it was really nice to actually see organic living first hand. They teach you about their olive trees, different qualities of olive oil and many more. I would definitely do another Greeking.me tour! Excellent quality, service and very informative.
Our multi-generational group of 6 (4 adults, 2 kids) had an amazing experience on the Olive Oil Tasting in March. Prior to the visit, the team at Greeking.me was extremely professional and responsive, adapting the itinerary to our needs. Additionally, the guide was truly amazing. Would definitely recommend this group!
The project of Perivoli, where we had the workshop was an inspiring and passionate permaculture venture. Host Anna was warm, knowledgeable and humorous. We learnt a great deal about the olive in general and Greek olive oil in a pleasant walk through of the property and a sit down presentation which was very engaging with tasting activities. Highly recommended!
We toured the active olive oil organic farm owned by Anna outside of Athens. Greeking.me made all of the arrangements so easy and the customer service was EXCELLENT during (and after) the booking process! Anna was the farm owner who was a true delight and taught us so much about the art of producing olive oil and the history of the olive trees. The olive oil tasting was wonderful and made me feel like a chef! This was such a unique and fun learning experience. Consider staying for lunch after your tour. We did not have time but the food smelled amazing! I would be happy to book with Greeking.me again!!
This was an excellent afternoon. Anna is passionate, engaging and informative about olives, the production of oil, and the qualities to look for in tasting olive products. I went with my father, an organic farmer, who can be a tough critic, but he was inspired by Anna's approach and energy to educate the urban population of Athens about the realities of food production. A very memorable experience. Highly recommended.
What you can expect?
Come upon one of the most valuable Greek treasures in an olive-oil tasting workshop led by a certified professional. Hop on your 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 are following the rules of permaculture, including only organic cultivations in 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. Get a deeper insight into olive oil production methods and discover how it reaches the bottle.
For the highlight of your experience, 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 table!
Inclusions
- Services of a certified olive-oil professional
- 1-hour private olive oil tasting
- Introductory tour around the orchard
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Athens
- All taxes and VAT
Exclusions
- Any additional orders or purchases
- Lunch/dinner (can be arranged at the restaurant of the orchard with a la carte payment)
FAQs
What is the spoken language?
The spoken language is English.
What should I bring with me?
Prepare yourself for an exciting experience and bring along your camera to capture the best moments of the activity.
Can you pick us up from our hotel?
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included in the price.
Is it child friendly?
Very much so! The kids will particularly enjoy their time in the orchard and will learn many things about organic farming and olives.
What are the acceptable payment methods?
All services booked through the website of Greeking.me are paid via PayPal or credit card. Once you make your payment, we will issue a voucher & send it to you via email. Please bring it with you on the day of the tour, as proof of purchase.
Reviews
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What a great tour! It was very informative and it was really nice to actually see organic living first hand. They teach you about their olive trees, different qualities of olive oil and many more. I would definitely do another Greeking.me tour! Excellent quality, service and very informative.
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Our multi-generational group of 6 (4 adults, 2 kids) had an amazing experience on the Olive Oil Tasting in March. Prior to the visit, the team at Greeking.me was extremely professional and responsive, adapting the itinerary to our needs. Additionally, the guide was truly amazing. Would definitely recommend this group!
-
The project of Perivoli, where we had the workshop was an inspiring and passionate permaculture venture. Host Anna was warm, knowledgeable and humorous. We learnt a great deal about the olive in general and Greek olive oil in a pleasant walk through of the property and a sit down presentation which was very engaging with tasting activities. Highly recommended!
-
We toured the active olive oil organic farm owned by Anna outside of Athens. Greeking.me made all of the arrangements so easy and the customer service was EXCELLENT during (and after) the booking process! Anna was the farm owner who was a true delight and taught us so much about the art of producing olive oil and the history of the olive trees. The olive oil tasting was wonderful and made me feel like a chef! This was such a unique and fun learning experience. Consider staying for lunch after your tour. We did not have time but the food smelled amazing! I would be happy to book with Greeking.me again!!
-
This was an excellent afternoon. Anna is passionate, engaging and informative about olives, the production of oil, and the qualities to look for in tasting olive products. I went with my father, an organic farmer, who can be a tough critic, but he was inspired by Anna's approach and energy to educate the urban population of Athens about the realities of food production. A very memorable experience. Highly recommended.
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