Discover Messinia's Authentic Flavors on The Olive Grove Tour in Androusa, Greece

Open up to the true taste of Messinia. Visit a traditional family olie grove and an olive oil mill..join an olive oil tasting session by a certified taster, taste local olive-based goods, and feel the passion for olive oil, nature, tradition, and Greek gastronomy.

All Ages

Duration

4 Hours

Price

Public Tour Adult: 75€ Child: 40€ Infant: Free

Includes Traditional Light Meal

Not Included

Transportation

Please Notice

There is a minimum of 2 people per booking.

About

Start your tour with a relaxing walk inside an ancient olive grove! The route continues at the Castle of Androusa with an impressive view and a visit to the village’s olive oil mill to learn about the production of olive oil. Find out how to recognize the quality of extra virgin olive oil in a revealing olive oil tasting workshop, accompanied by local products and a traditional light meal.

Highlights

1. Walk inside an olive grove with perennial olive trees. Enjoy a relaxed walk and be amazed of the aromas, the fruits the sense of the Greek land.

2. Explore the castle of Androusa. While marveling the view with endless olive groves, learn about the history of the area and the relation with the local products and local gastronomy

3. Visit a modern and a traditional olive oil mill. Find out about the production of the Greek olive oil the last 3000 years and learn about its quality characteristics.

4. Discover the quality of extra virgin olive! Join an olive oil tasting workshop by professional olive oil taster (member of certified olive oil tasting panel), taste 3 different varieties of extra virgin olive oil and learn how to recognize the extra virgin olive oil!

5. Pair your food with extra virgin olive oil! Different varieties of olive oil pair with local products and invite you to feel the difference and to choose your favorite food combination.

6. Enjoy a meal with traditional small dishes (mezedes) such as fresh vegetables from our garden, Kalamata olives, tzatziki, feta cheese, graviera cheese, smoked ham , home made pie, olive paste, wine and dessert etc.