Olive Oil Tasting at the Mykonian Farm

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

During this activity, you will learn how to smell and taste in order to discover the incredible aromas and flavors of some of the finest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils. You will participate in an olive oil tasting experience, led by the expert olive oil taster, that will help you understand the true meaning of “extra virgin” as well as how to describe an olive oil correctly with terms such as “fruity”, “bitter” and “spicy”. You will discover how to recognize a defective olive oil from a good one. This activity also aims to introduce you to the uniqueness of the Mediterranean Diet and all the health & beauty benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), which can transform your life forever. The tour includes the tasting of 2 exceptional olive oils and 2 of lesser quality, in order to distinguish the differences.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

The basic principles of olive oil tasting and sensory analysis.

The basic health benefits of olive oil.

A short history of Greek olive tree & olive oil.

Tasting by an expert olive oil taster.

The important elements that characterize an Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Biodegradable tasting glasses.

Tasting of 2 Award-winning Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils and 2 olive oils with negative attributes.

Anything that is not specified in the program as included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Olive Oil has been the most important culinary ingredient for Greeks since ancient times. It is considered the most healthy fat on earth, containing loads of antioxidants, fatty acids, and vitamins and is the core element of the Mediterranean Diet. The visitor learns everything about Greek olive oil, about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean Diet. The activity is hosted by a specialist olive oil taster and lasts about 2 hours in a specially designed area of the Mykonian farm.

Sample Menu

main

Olive Oil

Tasting of 4 olive oils

Options