Cretan Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Athens
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Discover the rich history of Cretan olive oil production with a tasting session in Athens. Sample extra virgin olive oil, olives, early harvest olive oil, olive paste, raki, chutney, and rusk, while gaining unique insights into traditional production methods. This experience is perfect for food enthusiasts eager to elevate their gastronomic knowledge and appreciation of premium olive oil.
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Tasting of two kinds of extra virgin olive oil from different harvest periodsTasting of traditional Cretan ruskTasting of two types of olives: Koroneiki variety and Kalamata oliveExplanation of the qualities of each product during the tastingOpportunity to purchase tasted products and other Cretan productsInsight into traditional olive oil productionTasting of handmade olive paste from Koronian olivesExclusions
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- The session is conducted in English.
- Designed for food experts, culinary enthusiasts, and anyone eager to explore Cretan olive oil.
- Taste two kinds of extra virgin olive oil from different harvest periods.
- Sample two types of olives: the Koroneiki variety from Sitia, Crete, and the famous Kalamata olive.
- Enjoy handmade olive paste from Koronian olives and traditional Cretan rusk.
- All products tasted are available for purchase at the shop.
- Gain insights into the organoleptic features that mark extra virgin olive oil as a premium product.
- Opportunity to purchase a variety of excellent Cretan products from family-owned businesses.
- Experience the rich flavors of extra virgin olive oil from Crete.
- Learn about the traditional production process of olive oil.
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- You’ll arrive at a cozy covered walkway in central Athens, and step into a warm small shop full of Cretan treats that feels more friendly than cramped.
- The guide—often Ioanna—is knowledgeable and patient and will walk you through how harvest timing shapes aroma texture flavor in olive oils.
- You taste two extra virgin olive oils, one early harvest and one regular, and quickly learn how to pick quality by using your senses.
- You also sample Koroneiki olives, Kalamata olives, olive paste rusk chutney and raki and each pairing adds its own flavour twist.
- The tasting lasts around thirty minutes roughly which makes it easy to slot in between sightseeing without feeling rushed.
- It costs about US $17 to $18 per person, which feels very reasonable for the friendly teaching plus chance to buy prized Cretan products.
- Products you taste are for sale and priced fairly, so you can take home oils or paste without worrying about tourist markups.
- Because the shop is small and there’s no transport provided you need to arrive on your own and add maybe a little buffer time.
- Groups are generally small which makes it personal but if you ask too specific questions you might stretch the 30‑minute limit if allowed by time limits.
Terms and conditions
- Participation is designed for food experts and culinary enthusiasts.
- All sessions are conducted in English.
- Products tasted during the session are available for purchase.
- Participants must be at least 18 years old.
- Booking confirmation will be sent via email.
- Safety disclaimers must be acknowledged prior to participation.
- Participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully during the tasting.
- Changes to the session time or content may occur based on availability.
- Refunds are not provided for cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance.
- Transportation to the shop is not included in the booking.
