Kalamata- Olive oil & Wine Tour with traditional lunch

5.0
(123 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

A half day tour that introduces you to the most important products of the area: olive oil and wine. Start your day with a relaxing walk through the olive trees of the 13th century catsle of Androusa to admire the natural landscape… then visit a multi-awarded winery and an olive oil mill, to find out the procedure of production and quality characteristics. Complete your gastronomic tour with a revealing olive oil tasting & wine workshop accompanied with small gourmet olive oil dishes(mezedes) and a traditional lunch!

Example Menu

Starter

Fresh Salads & Vegetables from our garden

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Tzatziki, Feta cheese, Greek Gruyère cheese

Starter

Kalamata olive tapenade, Kalamata Olives

Main

Kagianas

Traditional dish with eggs and tomatoes

Main

traditional smoked pork and sausage

Starter

Local pie with fresh made phyllo dough

Dessert

Traditional dessert (Halvas or Yogurt with fruits)

Starter

Lalagia (Fried bread sticks) with olive marmelade

What's Included

Food tasting experience of Greek Mezedes (small dishes) and food pairing with olive oil
Lunch with traditional dishes, local wine and dessert
Positive attitude, fun and many smiles!
Olive oil tasting & wine workshop by experienced tasters in 3 different olive oil and wine varieties
Guided tour to the olive oil mill & the winery, demonstration of the production & quality tips
Transport from/to your hotel

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is the Castle of Androusa, located 20km away from kalamata and 12 km away from Ancient Messene. Park on the main road and we meet just infront of the sign "Castle of Androusa"

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meeting point at the 13th-century Castle of Androusa, offering magnificent views over the endless olive groves of Messinia. Discover an authentic “olive treasure” while learning about the area’s history, traditions, and mythical stories.

Visit a local winery to observe the production of Greek wine varieties and enjoy a guided tasting of at least three different wines, discovering their unique aromas and flavors.

In the heart of Androusa Village, explore a modern olive oil mill and be guided through the olive oil extraction and storage process, learning about the key quality characteristics of olive oil.

Visit a traditional olive oil mill established in 1904. Travel back in time and discover the deep olive-growing roots of the area.

Participate in a hands-on olive oil tasting and food-pairing workshop, led by a certified olive oil sommelier. Taste different olive varieties and learn to recognize what defines extra virgin olive oil.

The day is filled with new knowledge, authentic experiences, and emotions, concluding with a traditional full lunch featuring fresh vegetables and genuine local flavors.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by The Olive Routes

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Wine Tastings
Walking Tours
Restaurants
Lunch
Food & Drink
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Spring Break
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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