Olive oil tasting & farm tour in Athens

Want to know why olive oil is Greece’s liquid gold? Join us for an interactive workshop where you can taste and learn all about Greece’s most precious commodity and one of the world’s most widely acknowledged superfood.

#Culinary
#Family
#LocalExperience

Duration

3 hours

Availability

Daily

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Group Type

Private

FROM

70/Person

Description

Inclusions

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CUSTOMIZE TOUR

Tour Highlights

Join us for an all-inclusive exploration of the famous Greek Olive Oil and discover its fine subtleties in a tasting experience of the senses. Start your Olive Oil journey from the routes of its production all the way to the bottle and your tasting buds in a peaceful cottage just outside Athens.

Enjoy personal attention and guidance of a certified olive-oil professional
Take part in an olive-oil tasting workshop in a peaceful natural ambience
Discover the Greek olive-tree varieties
Learn how to identify olive oil of the premium quality
Can be combined with a hands-on Greek cooking class or a trip to Sounio

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.
- Darleen R

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!
- Samboni2000

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!
- Yeeling C

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!!
- Zeusclass

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.
- RhnaP

What you can expect?

Dig out one of the most valuable Greek treasures in an Olive-Oil Tasting Workshop led by a certified olive oil expert. Your experience will be accommodated in a beautiful cottage surrounded by various cultivations including olive groves just outside Athens. You will get to see and touch olive trees of different Greek varieties and be introduced into the cultivation of olive trees through history in Greece; get a deeper insight into olive oil production practices and unravel how this oily treasure gets to the bottle.

And the pick of your experience? Learn to recognize what qualities make olive oil perfect in a manner of appearance and tasting balance; then, practice your new skills on a wide variety of premium extra-virgin olive oil and olives not only in Greece but throughout the globe, too.

Inclusions

Inclusions:

Services of certified olive-oil professional
Private olive oil tasting
Farm tour
Hotel Pick up & transfers to and from the farm

FAQs

What is the spoken language?

The spoken language is English.

What should I bring with me?

Prepare yourself for an exciting experience & bring along your camera so you can capture the best moments of the activity.

Can you pick us up from our hotel?

Pick-up from your hotel is included. Please send us an inquiry.

Is it child friendly?

Very much! 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.

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Reviews

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.
- Darleen R
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!
- Samboni2000
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!
- Yeeling C
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!!
- Zeusclass
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.
- RhnaP