Kalamata Mediterranean Villas gives you the opportunity to experience the secrets of olive oil through a tasting experience that will be long remembered.
In collaboration with Mrs. Dimitra Mathiopoulou, owner and producer of Messiniako Extra Virgin Oil, we introduce you to the selection criteria of an extra virgin olive oil and its corresponding flavor combinations.
Matching olive oils and food is an entire discussion of its own, but for a great learning experience, try different olive oils—one delicate, one medium, one robust—with a variety of foods. Notice how the flavors interact.
Experience 1st: The Castle & Olive oil Mill Tour
A fun and informative tour about olive oil that starts with a relaxing “olivewalk” inside the 13th century castle of Androusa, marveling the endless Messinian olive valley, continues with a visit at the traditional and the modern olive oil Mill and ends up with a revealing olive oil tasting workshop by a certified olive oil taster, accompanied with traditional olive oil based dishes.
Duration: 3 hours
Adults 16+: 50 €
Children 3-15: 25 €
Infants 0-2: Free
Meeting Point: Androusa Messinia
Experience 2nd: The Olive Grove tour
A fun and informative tour about olive oil that starts with a relaxing walk inside the 13th century castle of Androusa, a visit at an old olive grove with a garden of fruits and vegetables, continues at the traditional and the modern olive oil Mill and ends up with a revealing olive oil tasting workshop by a certified olive oil taster, accompanied with traditional olive oil based dishes.
Duration: 4 hours
Adults 16+: 65 €
Children 3-15: 25 €
Infants 0-2: Free
Meeting Point: Androusa Messinia
Experience 3rd: The Olive Oil & Wine Tour
A half day tour that introduces you to the most important products of the area: olive oil and wine. It starts with a relaxing “olivewalk” inside the 13th century castle of Androusa, a visit at a local winery and at a modern and a traditional olive oil mill. The tour ends with a revealing olive oil tasting & wine workshop accompanied with small gourmet olive oil dishes and a traditional light meal.
Duration: Half day
Adults 16+: 75 €
Children 3-15: 25 €
Infants 0-2: Free
Meeting Point: Androusa Messinia
Experience 4th: Olive Oil Cooking Experience!
The gastronomy & taste of Messinia, is based on a unique ingredient… Τhe Extra Virgin Olive Oil! The gastronomic journey begins in a small village, together with locals by tasting local goods, combining flavors and cooking with them traditional recipes of the area. Then, the local food culture is revealed through an interactive tour at the impressive cultural heritage center. The journey ends with plenty of wine, good company and the meal we have cooked!
Duration: 4 hours
Adults 16+: 65 €
Children 3-15: 25 €
Infants 0-2: Free
Meeting Point: Karteroli Natural and Cultural Heritage Promotion Center
Experience 5th: Kids Olive - Love Experience
An intreactive and fun tour specially designed for kids and families at the center of natural and cultural heritage in Karteroli, Messinia. Myths, local heroes mind games and interactive activities will reveal the gastronomic identity and history of the region. Then, inside the unique Gastronomy Lab, the family members cook together simple Greek recipes so as to discover the aromas and the flavor of the area and to enjoy their own cooked meal!
Duration: 3 hours
Adults 16+: 55 €
Children 3-15: 20 €
Infants 0-2: Free
Meeting Point: Karteroli Natural and Cultural Heritage Promotion Center
For guests of Kalamata Mediterranean Villas, there is a 5% discount on all experience packages! Ask us about it.
* In all experiences there is the possibility of a private team at an additional cost.
Contact & more information:
Contact: Mrs. Dimitra Mathiopoulou
Tel.: +30 6937101215
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Website: www.theoliveroutes.com