Overview
Join into the rich flavors of Greece with an extra virgin olive oil tasting at our Deli in Athens. Sample distinctive early harvest and extra virgin olive oils while gaining insight into traditional production techniques. Enjoy tasting two varieties of olives, including the renowned Kalamata and the Koroneiki from Sitia, Crete. Savor handmade olive paste and a traditional Cretan rusk, all while discovering the history of Cretan olive oil. By the end of this session, you’ll appreciate the unique aroma, texture, and flavor that define premium olive oil, with the option to purchase your favorites directly from the shop.
- Experience a guided tasting of extra virgin olive oils in Athens
- Sample olives from Crete, including Kalamata and Koroneiki
- Enjoy handmade olive paste and traditional Cretan rusk
- Learn about the organoleptic features of premium olive oil
What's Included
- Bottled water
Meeting Location
Voulis
Athina 105 62, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join an extra virgin olive oil tasting session with us, located in the heart of Athens. Taste extra virgin olive oil and early harvest olive oil while gaining unique insight into traditional olive oil production.
Taste two kinds of extra virgin olive oil from different harvest periods. Sample two types of olives, the Koroneiki variety of Sitia, Crete and the famous Kalamata olive. Try handmade olive paste from Koronian olives, and enjoy a traditional Cretan rusk from a small bakery in Crete.
Discover the rich history of Cretan extra virgin olive oil production and learn how to appreciate the extra virgin olive oil's aroma, texture and flavor. By the end of this tasting, you will understand the organoleptic features that mark the extra virgin olive oil as a premium product.
Every product that you taste is available for purchase at the shop. The shop also sells a variety of excellent Cretan products from family-owned businesses, offering you an opportunity to elevate your gastronomic knowledge.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-413681P2
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