Olive oil tours in Kalamata

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We designed and provide to the “experience seekers” and visitors interactive olive and Gastronomy tours so as to share our passion for olive tree, olive oil, nature, tradition, local gastronomy and Greek hospitality.

Welcome to the most famous area that produces the Kalamata olive oil and olives-PDO-

General Description

‘From the Past to present’ Traditional & Modern olive oil mill 

Where? Suburbs of Kalamata (Directions will be given to you when you book the tour)

When? All year round

Type of tour: PRIVATE OR SMALL GROUP (Join in)

PARTICIPANTS: 2-25

Facilities:

  • Traditional Olive oil Mill (From 1904 – renovated 2021)
  • Modern Olive oil Mill (From 2000)
  • Standardization & Storage Installation
  • Olive oil Tasting Room
  • The Medieval castle of the village (Visit)
  • Olive Orchard (Visit)
  • Winery (Visit)

Four different tours to choose

The Medieval Castle Olive Tour & Light Lunch

A fun and informative olive oil experience that starts with an interactive olive game inside the 13th century medieval castle of the area and a relaxing olive walk marveling the endless Messinian Olive valley. Next, we walk inside the village (about 300m) and we visit both the traditional & modern Olive oil Mill to discover the production and what makes an olive oil qualitive. The day ends with a revealing olive Oil tasting workshop by certified Olive oil Taster accompanied with light meal of traditional olive oil-based dishes.

Highlights 

  • Olive walk with Expert English-speaking tour guide & Treasure hunt game (45’) 
  • Tour at the modern olive oil factory and storage facility (mill) (30’) 
  • Tour at the traditional olive oil Mill (15’) 
  • Olive oil tasting workshop in 3 different extra virgin olive oils by experienced olive oil taster (member of certified olive oil panel) (30’) 
  • Traditional snack with Kalamata Olives, Olive Tapenades, Lalaggia, Cheese, Tomato.

DURATION: ABOUT 2.5H
COST:

  • Private (2-8 pax): 150 euros pp- 85 euros per child (3-15 years)
  • Semi Private-Join in if available other participants at your date-up to 15 pax: 85 euros pp-55 euros per child

The Olive Orchard Tour & Light Lunch

A fun and informative olive oil experience that starts with a visit in our family olive grove to pick some fruits and herbs. Next, we visit the medieval castle of the area to explore the history and Culture of the area. Inside the village (about 300m) and we visit both the traditional & modern Olive oil Mill to discover the production and what makes an olive oil qualitive. The day ends with a revealing olive Oil tasting workshop by certified Olive oil Taster accompanied with light meal of traditional olive oil-based dishes. 

Highlights 

  • Visit an olive grove with 2.000 perennial Olive Trees-surprise “aromas activity’ (45’) 
  • Pick and taste fresh fruits and vegetables (15’) 
  • Olive walk with Expert English-speaking tour guide & Treasure hunt game (45’) 
  • Tour at the modern olive oil factory and storage facility (mill) (30’) 
  • Tour at the traditional olive oil Mill (15’) 
  • Olive oil tasting workshop in 3 different extra virgin olive oils by experienced olive oil taster (member of certified olive oil panel) (30’) 
  • Olive oil & Food Pairing with at least 4 different taste combinations (15’) 
  • Traditional “mezedes” such as lalagia (local rusks) Kalamata Olives, tzatziki, feta cheese, olive paste, wine etc.

DURATION: ABOUT 3.5 H
COST: 

  • Private (2-8 pax): 160 euros pp // 80 euros per child
  • Semi Private-Join in if available other participants at your date-up to 15pax: 110 euros pp // 55 euros per child

The Olive & Wine Tour with Light Lunch

The tour starts with a visit at a local but multi awarded winery and wine tasting, in 3 different labels. Then we visit the magnificent 13th century castle of the village and both the Traditional & modern Olive oil Mills. The day ends up with a revealing olive Oil tasting workshop by certified Olive oil Taster accompanied with light meal of traditional olive oil-based dishes.

Highlights

  • Visit a Local Winery, discover the production and taste 3 different varieties (60’) 
  • Olive walk with Expert English-speaking tour guide & Interactive game (45’) 
  • Tour at the modern olive oil factory and storage facility (mill) (30’) 
  • Tour at the traditional olive oil Mill (15’) 
  • Olive oil tasting workshop in 3 different extra virgin olive oils by experienced olive oil taster (member of certified olive oil panel) (30’)
  • Olive oil & Food Pairing with at least 4 different taste combinations (15’) 
  • Traditional “mezedes” such as lalagia, smoked cold curts, Kalamata Olives, tzatziki, feta cheese, olive paste, wine etc.

DURATION: ABOUT 4.0 H 

COST:

  • Private (2-8 pax): 170 euros pp // 85 euros per child
  • Semi Private-Join in if available other participants at your date-(up to 15 pax): 110 euros per person //60 euros per child

The Olive oil tasting & Cooking Lesson Experience – Full Lunch

The tour starts with a visit at the Traditional Olive oil Mill. The set up is ready and we are about to cook together 4 recipes based into the olive oil and mediterranean diet. Then, the local food culture is revealed through an interactive tour inside the olive oil Mill and an olive oil tasting workshop. The journey ends with plenty of wine, good company and the meal we have cooked!

Highlights

  • Visit a Traditional olive oil Mill that is set up as a traditional kitchen. Cook together with local housewives, local recipes based in olive oil such as pumpkinlike, tzatziki, Salads, Gemista etc. 
  • Tour at the modern olive oil factory and storage facility (mill) (30’) 
  • Olive oil tasting workshop in 3 different extra virgin olive oils by experienced olive oil taster (member of certified olive oil panel) (30’) 
  • Olive oil & Food Pairing with at least 4 different taste combinations (15’) 
  • Traditional “mezedes” such as lalagia, smoked cold cuts, Kalamata Olives, tzatziki, feta cheese, olive paste, wine etc.

DURATION: ABOUT 4.0 H 

COST:

  • Private (2-8 pax):180 euros pp // 90 euros per child
  • Semi Private-Join in if available other participants at your date-up to 15 pax: 130 euros pp //65 euros for children

Notes

Light meal, drinks, dessert and an olive oil soap as a gift for every participant are included.

Light meal; Local Cheese, Tomato salad with rucola and kalamata balsamic vinegar, Homemade pie, lalagia, kalamata olives, olive paste, tzatziki.

Drinks: 1 glass of Wine & water

Dessert: Greek yogurt with homemade spoon sweet

Upgrade your light meal to Full ; 12 €/person+ Vat 24%

Light meal + Gemista (Stuffed vegetables with rice)+ extra salad + kagianas with smoked ham (pasto)

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