Cretan Olive Oil Tasting and Cretan Cuisine in Agia Varvara: Become an Olive Oil Expert
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Agia Varvara
This session allows you to transform into an olive oil connoisseur for a day. You’ll get to understand the ‘fruity’, ‘bitter’, and ‘spicy’ aspects of extra virgin olive oil. You’ll acquire the skill of pairing various Cretan olive oils with unique food recipes, all while delighting in our authentic Cretan dishes.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- SAVOUIDAKIS - CRETAN PRODUCTS - During the first hour, our visitors will taste 4 samples of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brands and 2 sample of defective olive oil to learn the positive flavors and aromas of quality Olive Oil and evaluate them opposite to the negative characteristics of a low-quality olive oil. They will learn to combine olive oils with different aromas with specific cooking recipes. Finally, they will enjoy dishes from our local cretan cuisine.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Selection of traditional Cretan dishes
- Apple slices to refresh your palate between olive oil tastings
- Variety of olive oil samples to taste
What's Not Included
- Transportation
Meal Options
- Olive Oil Tasting
- Food Pairing
- Tasting Cretan Dishes of the Day
Location
Agia Varvara
Εntering the village of Agia Varvara coming from Heraklion, turn left following the sign opposite you
and you will find our factory at a distance of 150-200m
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Karletond
Jun 13, 2022
Fabulous and Educational Experience - ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS EXPERIENCE!!! The olive oil tasting was very educational and the food was EXCELLENT! Didn’t know what to expect but was PLEASANTLY AND DELIGHTFULLY surprised by the experience and my kids aged 12 and 11 even enjoyed it. A must do if you are ever on the island of Crete!
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