Learn all the secrets of the base of Greek food, the Greek Olive Oil. Visit an olive mill, watch the process of making olive oil, produce your own edible olives during the harvest period and taste fresh olive oil and olive’s derivatives!
A minimum number of 2 participants is required for this tour
Full Description
Experience the essence of the Mediterranean diet with our olive oil tour close to Nafplio. Olive oil is the basis of the Greek food tradition, renowned for promoting health and longevity.
Argolis, a region abundant in olive groves and renowned for its olive oil production, offers an ideal setting for this immersive experience.
Firstly, begin your journey by strolling through picturesque olive groves, where you’ll gain insight into the life cycle of olive trees and the methods of sustainable cultivation. Next, visit an olive mill and uncover the secrets of Greek olive oil production. Learn about the stages involved in transforming fresh olive fruits into high-quality olive oil.
Afterwards, take part in an olive oil panel tasting session, where you will sample two distinct varieties of olive oil and learn how to recognize the best qualities of each type of it. Finally taste unique varieties of olive products, such as pure olive oil on fresh bread, different varieties of olives, sweets and traditional olive liqueur.
Join us on this Olive oil Tour from Nafplio and deepen your appreciation for one of Greece’s most treasured culinary traditions.
Highlights
Soak up views of the olive groves and countryside around Nafplio
Uncover the history of Greek olive cultivation and the secrets of olive trees
Discover the stages of processing olive fruits into pure olive oil
Taste unique olive products
Inclusions
Entrance fees to the Olive Mill
Pick up / drop off from Nafplio
All tastings
English-speaking driver
Liability insurance
All taxes
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Pick-up/drop off out of Nafplio
Additional Info
Meeting point:
Pick up from your hotel or port or any specified spot in Nafplio.
Remarks:
The weather will not affect the operation of the tour. However if canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Olives’ harvest period: from mid October to mid January