Olive grove and olive oil tasting full day tour from Athens

Athens, Greece
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Overview
Duration
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Get your culinary and cultural adventure going as you're picked up from your accommodation in Athens. You will be driven in your private transport and taken to Corinth to experience an olive oil tasting experience and an olive grove visit. The first stop of your day trip will be the Corinth Canal, where you’ll have time to admire the narrow strip of land that connects Central Greece with the Peloponnese, and brings together the Saronic Gulf with the Corinthian Gulf.After taking your fill of this stunning sight, you will head to your second stop; an olive grove tour and olive oil tasting that you’ll never forget! Your walk through the olive grove with an expert professional allows you to learn about the olive tree's role in Greek heritage and culture, along with its contribution to Greek history, mythology, and economy.Additionally, you will see a unique olive variety that can hardly be found anywhere else in the world, the Manaki trees. Not to mention, that you will have the process of cultivation and agricultural practices thoroughly explained. Your tour will come to an end with an olive oil tasting at the highest point of the olive grove. You will sample a wide variety of olive oil varieties and pair them with food that brings out their flavor in the best way possible!

What to remember

Important info

  • This tour runs rain or shine. Fortunately, the weather in Greece is mild and warm for most of the year
  • Please inform the tour operator about any food allergies or food restrictions in advance
  • Prepare yourself for an exciting day trip and don’t forget your hat, sunglasses, sun-block and a bottle of water
  • Βring along your camera to capture the most beautiful spots
  • Needless to say that wearing comfortable shoes is an absolute must
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What's included
included-item
English-speaking hostess and certified olive oil sommelier during the olive oil tour. Private olive oil tasting workshop & olive grove tour. Food pairing of extra virgin olive oil with unexpected Greek flavors. All taxes and VAT. Private transportation. Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Driver
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What's not included
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Personal expenses
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Highlights

Enjoy a culinary adventure as you discover the olive oil culture in Greece. Admire the view of the Corinth Canal, where you will have a photo stop. Take part in an olive oil session. Visit an olive grove, with Manaki trees, as part of the tour

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 5 days in advance
Provider
Greeking.me