City Center Olive Tour & Tasting — Athens City Center
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City Center Olive Tour & Tasting

Athens City Center

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Duration

2:30

Price

From 55 €

Group Size

Up to 12

Location

Athens City Center

About This Experience

Discover the story of olive oil in the relaxing setting of the National Garden of Athens. During this informative experience, you’ll learn about the important role the olive tree has played in the Athenian history, culture, daily life, and gastronomy from ancient times until today. The session includes an introduction to Greek olive varieties, the olive oil production process, and the characteristics that define a high-quality extra virgin olive oil. You’ll also take part in a guided olive oil tasting, where you’ll learn how to recognize basic aromas, flavors, and quality characteristics through a simple sensory experience. A calm and authentic experience in the heart of Athens, combining culture, learning, and olive oil tasting in one of the city’s most beautiful green spaces.

Highlights

An Experiience mixing Myth, History and Greek Tradition.

Learn the connection between Greece an the sacred olive tree.

Get to know the secrets of the Greek olive tree life cycle and biology.

Taste good quality olive oils

Included

Historic session on the connection of the olive tree with the city of Athens

Informational session on olive oil production

Tasting of 2 different Extra Virgin Olive Oils

Not Included

Anything that is not mentioned (e.g. transfer, meals etc)

Gratuities

Location

Athens City Center

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