Olive oil tour & tasting with lunch in Kalamata

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Up to 10 people

Type

Olive oil tasting

Language

English - US, Greek

Mama's Flavours

Hello everyone! I am Maria Monastirioti, I am Greek and I welcome you to my beautiful country, Greece! I come from Lefkada and Corfu, two of the most beautiful islands in the Ionian Sea but since 2006 I have been living with my family in Kalamata city in Messinia region in the wonderful mainland of Peloponnese.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Librarianship and Information Systems and after graduating, I had the chance to work as a librarian in several kinds of libraries where I got very much experienced. But since 2014, I have been working on Mama’s flavours, a Social Cooperative Enterprise specialized in the authentic travel experience and the Greek gastronomy tourism.

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The Experience

An experience designed for olive oil and nature lovers who have a passion for olive oil, nature, tradition and traditional Greek gastronomy!

Where

You will visit one of the most beautiful coastal cities of the Peloponnese: Kalamata, in Messinia region.

When

The olive oil tour and tasting experience is available Monday to Sunday all year round either in the mornings or in the afternoons. Greek official holidays are excluded.

Your Itinerary

The Olive oil Experience

If you want to get to know all about the unique features of olive oil or simply wonder what an olive-oil tasting seminar involves, this activity is right up your alley!

Part 1: Olive grove & Visit at an Olive oil Mill

Olive grove (available all year round)

You’ll walk through the perennial olive trees and experience a 30' relaxing stroll through an olive grove located just 10' away from Kalamata.

During your walk, you’ll get acquainted with different varieties of olive trees in all shapes and of all ages and learn the history of the olive tree and the olive oil from the Neolithic era until today!

Olive oil mill (depending on season & availability - From March to October)

You will learn all about the extraction process, from the olive grove to bottling and if it is the olive harvesting season, you’ll get to taste fresh and warm extra virgin olive oil, during our olive oil tasting!

Part 2: Olive Oil tasting experience

Along with our professional and certified olive oil expert, you’ll learn about the queen of Greek olive-oil varieties, Koroneiki, as well as other just as superb Greek olive oils.

You’ll discover their key aromas, flavours and tastes, and will learn which olive-oil variety to pair with your favourite food.

Part 3: Light or Full lunch (optional & upon request)

If you wish to conclude your olive oil experience with a delicious light or full lunch, full of Messinian flavours, in one of the most welcoming Coffee Shop-Cum-Ouzo Taverns in the heart of Kalamata’s historic centre, just let us know and we can arrange it for you!

Tips

To make your visit even more memorable, here are some tips:

Wear comfortable shoes and a hat, as you’ll spend quite a bit of time outdoors.
Notify us of any special dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian, etc.)
Notify us of any allergies (e.g. food allergies, allergies to bees, etc.)

Inclusions

All taxes

Greek local delicacies / bottle of water

Local host / certified olive oil taster throughout the experience

Olive oil tasting with 3-4 Greek olive oil varieties

Visit at an Olive oil mill & tour in the Olive grove

Exclusions

Light or full local lunch (upon request and at an extra small charge)

Personal purchases from local shops (optional)

Tips & gratuities (optional)

Transfer services may be provided upon request and at an extra charge

About Kalamata

Forget anything you knew about famous, touristic and crowded travel destinations in Greece:

Kalamata is located in the southernmost point of Greece: Messinia. It is an all year round travel destination and ideal for those who seek deeper connections to communities they visit live behind-scenes experiences at non popular and off-the-beaten-path destinations and enjoy the slow, carefree rhythms of a small city.

From the first time I came to this wonderful city, in 2006, I felt that this was the place for me: I was very impressed of the beauty of this seaside city, the harmonic combination of the rich architectural and cultural legacy with the modern way of life.