Olive Oil & Wine Journeys with The Olive Routes in Messinia
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels with light walking on gentle, uneven terrain.
Overview
Spend four hours wandering castle grounds, vineyards, and olive mills with The Olive Routes in Messinia. Taste award-winning wines and extra virgin olive oils paired with local delicacies on this unmatched cultural food adventure.
Discover the Olive Oil & Wine of Messinia
Starting 45€-90€ • All Ages • 4 Hour • Up to 16 Participants • Private & Public Options
Select participants and date
About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 4-hour journey through Messinia's olive oil and wine culture. Stroll through a medieval castle, visit an award-winning winery, and explore an olive oil mill. Enjoy tastings of exquisite olive oils and wines, complemented by a traditional meal featuring local delicacies. A unique experience for all ages!
Experience the Olive oil & Wine Culture of Messinia!
All Ages
Duration
4 Hours
Price
Public Tour Adult: 90€ Child: 45€ Infant: Free
Includes Traditional Light Meal
Not Included
Transportation
Please Notice
There is a minimum of 2 people per booking.
About
A half-day tour that introduces you to the most important products of the area: the olive oil and the wine. It starts with a relaxing walk inside the castle with the olive trees, then a visit to a multi-awarded winery and a visit to an olive oil mill. The tour finishes with a revealing olive oil tasting & wine workshop accompanied by local products and a traditional light meal.
Highlights
-
Walk inside a medieval Castle with perennial olive trees. Enjoy a relaxed walk and be amazed of the Olive Culture of the area
-
Visit a multi awarded winery and discover the taste of the Greek wine in a wine tasting workshop of 3 different Greek varieties
-
Visit an olive oil mill. Find out about the production of the Greek olive oil the last 3000 years and learn about its quality characteristics.
-
Discover the quality of extra virgin olive oil! 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!
-
Pair your food with extra virgin olive oil! Different varieties of olive oil pair with local products and challenge you to feel the difference and to choose your favorite food combination.
-
Enjoy a meal with traditional small dishes (mezedes) such as fresh vegetables from our garden, Kalamata olives, tzatziki, feta cheese, graviera cheese, smoked ham , local pie, olive tapenade, wine, and dessert etc.
Adventure Tips
Wear Comfortable Footwear
Expect walking on uneven stone surfaces inside the medieval castle and around the olive groves.
Hydrate Before and After
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during the outdoor walking sections, especially in warmer months.
Plan Transportation Ahead
The tour does not include transport; arrange your ride to and from Androusa in advance.
Notify Dietary Restrictions
Inform The Olive Routes of any dietary preferences or allergies ahead of time for the traditional meal.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean tortoises wandering through olive groves
- Various native bird species including hoopoes and crested larks
History
Messinia has been a center for olive cultivation for over 3,000 years, integral to Greek culture and economy since antiquity.
Conservation
The Olive Routes supports sustainable olive farming practices that protect Messinia’s biodiversity and soil health.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Kalamata
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Provide stability and comfort on stone paths and outdoor grounds.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protects from intense sun during outdoor castle and grove walks.
summer specific
Light jacket or windbreaker
Useful for cooler breezes especially in the late afternoon.
fall specific
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during your tour, particularly in warmer weather.