Kalamata- Olive oil & Wine Tour with traditional lunch

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Summary

1.The meeting point is at the 13th century castle of Androusa, having a magnificent view at the endless olive groves of Messinia. At the castle discover an “olive treasure”, while talking about the history, the tradition and mythical stories of the area. 2. Then visit, an ancient olive grove. Enjoy your coffee next to the perennial olive trees &walk inside the olive grove towards the vineyard. 3.Next, visit the winery to witness the production of the Greek wine varieties and taste at least 3 different wines. The aromas of Greek wine varieties surprise us! 4. In the center of Androusa Village, visit a unique Olive Oil mill that has been located there for more than 120 years. Be guided to the proccedure of the extraction & storage of olive oil and find out its quality characteristics. 5.Participate in a hands on tasting and food pairing workshop by certified oil sommelier, taste diferrent olive varieties and recognize the elements that define the extra virgin olive oil. 6.The day is, full of emotions and new knowledge and we are about to enjoy a traditional light lunch with fresh vegetables and authentic flavors

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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

A half day tour that introduces you to the most important products of the area: olive oil and wine. Start your day with a relaxing walk through an endless olive grove and a beautiful vineyard to admire the natural landscape… then visit a multi-awarded winery and an olive oil mill, to find out the procedure of production and quality characteristics. Complete your gastronomic tour with a revealing olive oil tasting & wine workshop accompanied with small gourmet olive oil dishes(mezedes) and a traditional lunch!

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What’s included?

  • Guided tour to the olive oil mill & the winery, demonstration of the production & quality tips

  • Olive oil tasting & wine workshop by experienced tasters in 3 different olive oil and wine varieties

  • Food tasting experience of Greek Mezedes (small dishes) and food pairing with olive oil

  • Lunch with traditional dishes, local wine and dessert

  • Positive attitude, fun and many smiles!

  • Transport from/to your hotel

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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The Olive Routes

About operator:

”The Olive routes” is the outcome of our love for the olive oil, the nature and the land of Messinia. Open up to the olive world and follow us to a bike tour through the perennerial olive trees, visit our own olive oil mill or join the olivewalk in kalamata and the olive oil sensory experience. Feel the passion for olive oil, nature, tradition, gastronomy… experience the taste of Messinia! Find out more at www.theoliveroutes.com

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