Most knowledgeable olive oil tasting experience in East Crete to delve deep into the magical world of olive oil and Cretan gastronomy offered by the original owners of the farm

A tour for those of you, who want to experience the atmosphere of an olive grove with centuries-old olive trees.

Olive oil is an important aspect of Cretan culture, as we have associated our lives with the olive tree cycle. Besides being the single most significant ingredient in Cretan cuisine, we use this “golden liquid” for medicine and cosmetics purposes too.

Small description  

You will start this amazing olive oil experience by walking around in olive grove, explaining from Christina the owner everything about the history of olive and olive oil in Crete, the olive cultivation, and the special practices she applies at the Olive Farm.

Christina will share with you all the small secrets of the production process that lead to premium quality extra virgin olive oil (one of the best in the world), and for sure you will be amazed at how many things must be taken into consideration for an excellent EVOO to be born!

And now is time for the olive oil tasting. You will taste different categories of olive oil and you will learn to distinguish the organoleptic characteristics (the aromas and flavors) and the defects of it. One of the main goals here is to help you define the do’s and don’ts when picking an extra virgin olive oil for your table. Christina will be more than glad to share her expert knowledge with you.

You will close your tour enjoying a small snack with Cretan local products and the premium Taxídi evoo, along with a glass of local wine, under the shadow of the olive trees and with the chirping of the birds accompanying you.

Olive oil is inherently linked to the life of Crete and olive groves are an integral part of the Cretan landscape. 

Don’t miss the chance to get lost in one of them and learn everything you would like to know about olive oil. 

Christina will do her best to make this an unforgettable experience for you!

Price

 Adults: 35€, Teens (12-18): 20€, Kids (0-11): Free

Includes

 4 samples + meze with a glass of wine

Location

Somewhere in the centuries-old olive groves at Zakros Village

When:

 May-September

Duration 

 2-2,5 hrs

The size of the small group 

 4-10 people

Please Note 

The experience is subject to date change due to weather conditions: excessive heat, wind, rain. In case it cannot be rearranged and has to be canceled, a full refund will be offered.