Attractions & guided tours
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 Hours
Do this because
Enjoy a culinary adventure as you discover the olive oil culture in Greece
Admire the view of the Corinth Canal, where you will have a photo stop
Take part in an olive oil session
Visit an olive grove, with Manaki trees, as part of the tour
What to expect
Get your culinary and cultural adventure going as you're picked up from your accommodation in Athens. You will be driven in your private transport and taken to Corinth to experience an olive oil tasting experience and an olive grove visit. The first stop of your day trip will be the Corinth Canal, where you’ll have time to admire the narrow strip of land that connects Central Greece with the Peloponnese, and brings together the Saronic Gulf with the Corinthian Gulf.After taking your fill of this stunning sight, you will head to your second stop; an olive grove tour and olive oil tasting that you’ll never forget! Your walk through the olive grove with an expert professional allows you to learn about the olive tree's role in Greek heritage and culture, along with its contribution to Greek history, mythology, and economy.Additionally, you will see a unique olive variety that can hardly be found anywhere else in the world, the Manaki trees. Not to mention, that you will have the process of cultivation and agricultural practices thoroughly explained. Your tour will come to an end with an olive oil tasting at the highest point of the olive grove. You will sample a wide variety of olive oil varieties and pair them with food that brings out their flavor in the best way possible!
What's included
English-speaking hostess and certified olive oil sommelier during the olive oil tour
Private olive oil tasting workshop & olive grove tour
Food pairing of extra virgin olive oil with unexpected Greek flavors
All taxes and VAT
Private transportation
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Driver
What's not included
Personal expenses
What to remember
This tour runs rain or shine. Fortunately, the weather in Greece is mild and warm for most of the year
Please inform the tour operator about any food allergies or food restrictions in advance
Prepare yourself for an exciting day trip and don’t forget your hat, sunglasses, sun-block and a bottle of water
Βring along your camera to capture the most beautiful spots
Needless to say that wearing comfortable shoes is an absolute must
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins