Experience Olive Harvesting and Producing in Kalamata
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Enjoy an authentic olive harvesting experience, in Kalamata the capital of olive oil!Visit our private Olive Mill and watch your olives becoming olive oil!Taste fresh olive oil juice , immediately after the production and join a tasting workshop by olive oil sommelier. Local goods are "paired" with olive oil so as to experience the full taste of the region.Open up to the olive world, taste the extra virgin olive oil of Kalamata and explore the culture, the tradition, and the gastronomy of Messinia.3 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guided tour at the Olive Mill to watch the extraction of fresh olive oil
Tasting of local products such as Kalamata olives, olive paste, olive marmelade, local cheese etc
Water, snack at the olive grove, light meal in the olive mill
Visit to the olive grove and harvesting equipment
Olive oil tasting workshop by olive oil certified taster
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
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Start your tour at the arranged meeting point: the magnificent 13th century castle of Androusa, located in the heart of Messinia, just a 20' drive from Kalamata and 10' from Ancient Messene. In that magnificent landscape discover the history, the tradition, and the mythical stories of the castle olive trees.
The olive grove is the next visit. Walk though the groves and marvel the perennial olive trees. Meet local families and join them to harvest the olive trees. Learn about the different varieties of olive trees in the area, and feel the olive harvesting experience.
In the center of Androusa Village, visit a unique olive oil mill, located there for more than 120 years. Watch the procedure of the extraction, the storage, and standardization process of extra virgin olive oil and taste the extra virgin olive oil immediatly after production.
Next, join a tasting workshop, by certified taster! Taste different olive oil varieties and find out their organoleptic characteristics. Learn to recognize the elements that define the extra virgin olive oil.
What about food?Taste traditional goods, such as kalamata olives, olive marmelade, local cheese etc, & feel the authentic taste of MessiniaView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Our meeting point is the Castle of Androusa! Parking is available on the main road and we meet at the entrance of the Castle, where the sign "Castle of Androusa" is.View Location
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Our meeting point is the Castle of Androusa! Parking is available on the main road and we meet at the entrance of the Castle, where the sign "Castle of Androusa" is.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Athens time to receive 100% refund.
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