Explore Androusa’s Castle Olive Tour: History, Tastes & Traditions in Messinia

Start your small-group tour at the arranged meeting point: the magnificent 13th-century castle of Androusa, located in the heart of Messinia, just a 20-minute drive from Kalamata and 10 minutes from Ancient Messene.

All Ages

Duration

3 Hours

Price

Public Tour Adult: 65€ Child: 40€ Infant: Free

Includes Traditional Light Meal

Not Included

Transportation

Please note

There is a minimum of 2 people per booking.

About

A fun and informative guided olive oil tour that starts with a relaxing olive walk inside the 13th century castle of Androusa, marveling the endless olive valley of Messinia, continues with a visit to an οlive oil mill and ends up with a revealing olive oil tasting workshop by certified olive oil taster, accompanied with traditional olive oil based dishes.

Highlights

1. 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 gastronomy

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

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

4. 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.

5. 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.