Olive oil has been an essential part of Greek cuisine and culture for thousands of years. Rich in antioxidants, beneficial fatty acids and vitamins, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the key ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet and remains deeply connected to the Greek way of life. Your experience begins with a visit to the Mykonian Farm, where you will see the trees up close and learn about their cultivation and importance in Greek tradition. You will then take part in a guided olive oil tasting led by our experienced olive oil taster. Using your senses of smell and taste, you will discover the aromas and flavours of selected Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils and learn what the term “Extra Vir...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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.
Anything that is not specified in the program as included
Olive Oil Tasting at the Mykonian Farm
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Olive oil has been an essential part of Greek cuisine and culture for thousands of years. Rich in antioxidants, beneficial fatty acids and vitamins, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the key ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet and remains deeply connected to the Greek way of life. Your experience begins with a visit to the Mykonian Farm, where you will see the trees up close and learn about their cultivation and importance in Greek tradition. You will then take part in a guided olive oil tasting led by our experienced olive oil taster. Using your senses of smell and taste, you will discover the aromas and flavours of selected Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils and learn what the term “Extra Vir...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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.
Anything that is not specified in the program as included
Itinerary
Travelers visit the nearby Mykonian Farm, learn about olive trees and olive oil production, and take part in a guided tasting of selected Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils. They learn how to identify aromas, flavors, quality characteristics, and common defects, while discovering the role of olive oil in the Mediterranean Diet.
