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Kalamata: Olive oil & Wine Tour with traditional lunch
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116 Ratings
Androusa
Discover Kalamata’s finest olive oil and wine. Enjoy a scenic tour, tastings, and a traditional lunch. Perfect for food and wine enthusiasts.
Discover Kalamata’s finest olive oil and wine. Enjoy a scenic tour, tastings, and a traditional lunch. Perfect for food and wine enthusiasts.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Epar.Od. Ellinoklissias-Androusa 26 - 1.The meeting point is at the 13th century castle of Androusa, having a magnificent view at the endless olive groves of Messinia. At the castle discover an “olive treasure”, while talking about the history, the tradition and mythical stories of the area.
- Then visit, an ancient olive grove. Enjoy your coffee…
- Epar.Od. Ellinoklissias-Androusa 26 - 1.The meeting point is at the 13th century castle of Androusa, having a magnificent view at the endless olive groves of Messinia. At the castle discover an “olive treasure”, while talking about the history, the tradition and mythical stories of the area.
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Then visit, an ancient olive grove. Enjoy your coffee next to the perennial olive trees &walk inside the olive grove towards the vineyard.
3.Next, visit the winery to witness the production of the Greek wine varieties and taste at least 3 different wines. The aromas of Greek wine varieties surprise us! -
In the center of Androusa Village, visit a unique Olive Oil mill that has been located there for more than 120 years. Be guided to the proccedure of the extraction & storage of olive oil and find out its quality characteristics.
5.Participate in a hands on tasting and food pairing workshop by certified oil sommelier, taste diferrent olive varieties and recognize the elements that define the extra virgin olive oil.
6.The day is, full of emotions and new knowledge and we are about to enjoy a traditional light lunch with fresh vegetables and authentic flavors
What's Included
- Food tasting experience of Greek Mezedes (small dishes) and food pairing with olive oil
- Lunch with traditional dishes, local wine and dessert
- Olive oil tasting & wine workshop by experienced tasters in 3 different olive oil and wine varieties
- Guided tour to the olive oil mill & the winery, demonstration of the production & quality tips
- Positive attitude, fun and many smiles!
- Food tasting experience of Greek Mezedes (small dishes) and food pairing with olive oil
- Lunch with traditional dishes, local wine and dessert
- Olive oil tasting & wine workshop by experienced tasters in 3 different olive oil and wine varieties
- Guided tour to the olive oil mill & the winery, demonstration of the production & quality tips
- Positive attitude, fun and many smiles!
What's Not Included
- Transport from/to your hotel
- Transport from/to your hotel
Meal Options
- Fresh Vegetables from our garden
- Tzatziki, Feta cheese, Greek Gruyère cheese
- Kalamata olive tapenade, Kalamata Olives
- traditional smoked pork and sausage
- Spinach pie
- Traditional dessert (Halvas or Yogurt with fruits)
- Lalagia (Fried bread sticks) with olive marmelade
- Fresh Vegetables from our garden
- Tzatziki, Feta cheese, Greek Gruyère cheese
- Kalamata olive tapenade, Kalamata Olives
- traditional smoked pork and sausage
- Spinach pie
- Traditional dessert (Halvas or Yogurt with fruits)
- Lalagia (Fried bread sticks) with olive marmelade
Additional Information
Embark on a half-day exploratory tour, showcasing the region’s most distinguished goods: olive oil and wine. Commence your day with a tranquil stroll amidst boundless olive trees and stunning vineyards, appreciating the stunning scenery… Next, explore a highly-commended winery and an olive oil mill to understand the manufacturing process and quality…
Embark on a half-day exploratory tour, showcasing the region’s most distinguished goods: olive oil and wine. Commence your day with a tranquil stroll amidst boundless olive trees and stunning vineyards, appreciating the stunning scenery… Next, explore a highly-commended winery and an olive oil mill to understand the manufacturing process and quality traits. Wind up your culinary journey with an insightful olive oil tasting and wine session coupled with miniature gourmet olive oil meals(mezedes) and a customary lunch!
Location
Epar.Od. Ellinoklissias-Androusa 26
Eparchiaki Odos Ellinoklissias-Androusa
Our meeting point is the Castle of Androusa, located 20km away from kalamata and 12 km away from Ancient Messene. Park on the main road and we meet just infront of the sign "Castle of Androusa"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(116 Ratings)
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Brentsm9528lo
Oct 28, 2025
A tasty experience - It is a great excursion. Well run and well explained. The lunch is excellent. You get to experience how olive oil is squeezed. And understand the various properties .
Highly recommended.
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Wrk17
Oct 17, 2025
Wonderful olive oil tasting tour - Amazing experience. Very authentic. Very nice people. Learned a lot of history and olive tree and olive oil production info.
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Norbert
Oct 17, 2025
Fun crash course about olive oil with great food. - A great, very informative experience. We learned a lot about olive oil from the sympathetic boss of the oil mill.
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Yashar
Oct 10, 2025
A Perfect Blend of Culture, Knowledge, and Flavors in Androusa - We had an absolutely amazing experience on the wine and olive oil tasting tour near Kalamata, in Androusa. The tour was beautifully organized and full of genuine local charm.
It started at a scenic lookout over the Messinia region, where our guide Athanassia shared fascinating insights about the area, the different olive varieties, and the deep cultural roots of olive growing in Greece. We then visited a local winery, where we enjoyed tasting wonderful regional wines while learning interesting details about their production.
Next, we were taken to the olive oil mill, where the process of producing olive oil was explained in a very engaging and informative way. The olive oil tasting that followed was eye-opening — we learned how to distinguish between extra virgin, virgin, and lower-quality oils.
The tour concluded with a delicious traditional lunch, homemade dessert, and wine — everything was simply perfect!
Our hosts, Athanassia and Kalliopi, were exceptionally kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. They are true locals, owning and caring for their own olive trees and land, and they shared their authentic lifestyle and knowledge with such warmth.
They went far beyond our expectations — this tour was worth much more than its price. We would love to visit again and strongly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the region. It’s a perfect blend of culture, flavor, and genuine Greek hospitality.
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86despinab
Oct 9, 2025
A Truly Unforgettable Experience — You Must Do This Tour! - I don’t even know where to begin — this tour was absolutely incredible. From the very first moment you meet Dimitra and Kaliopi, you feel like you’ve come home. Their warmth, passion, and generosity shine through everything they do. They even make the effort to speak everyone’s language, which makes guests from all over the world feel instantly welcome.
We joined the tour as a family of four — my husband, myself, and our two teenage sons — and from start to finish, we were all completely engaged. The tour begins with a fascinating introduction to the olive groves, the land, and the generations of family history behind them. We learned the difference between olives for oil and table olives, how they’re cultivated, and the deep traditions that connect each harvest to the next.
Next, we watched how olives are transformed into olive oil, tapenade, and soap — a process full of care and craftsmanship. Then came an olive oil tasting and a lesson on recognizing true quality and pairing different oils with different foods.
Throughout it all, Dimitra and Kaliopi made the experience deeply personal. They took the time to learn our names, include us in their storytelling, and make every moment feel meaningful and genuine.
And then came the lunch — an unforgettable meal of local dishes made with their own olive oil. Everything was delicious, fresh, and full of love. They even gave us handmade soaps as a thoughtful gift, and when we later went to purchase some of their wonderful products, they surprised us again with bottles of olive oil to take home. It was such a kind and heartfelt gesture that perfectly reflects who they are.
We arrived as tourists but left feeling like family. This was without question the highlight of our trip to Greece. Even if you’re not in Kalamata, make the trip — this experience is truly one of a kind!
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Gaill0rraineh
Oct 2, 2025
Well worth a visit to this wine and olive oil tasting and lunch. Great experience where we learned so much. - We had a fantastic experience learning about the wine and olive oil. Dimitra and Athanasia are so knowledgeable and made the visit very enjoyable too. What a great find. The home made lunch was excellent and really finished off the meal so well. The little soaps were a lovely gesture. I can highly recommend a visit here.
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Noelle_g
Sep 30, 2025
Delicious and Informative Journey into Kalamata's Olive Oil & Wine". - This tour was a true highlight of our Kalamata trip, offering an incredibly authentic and personalized experience. We learned so much, from walking through ancient olive groves to witnessing the production process. The tasting was a revelation, and the local food pairings made it even better. We highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking a deep dive into Greek culture and the exceptional olive oil and wine of the region
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Timothy_n
Sep 26, 2025
My wife and I are in to... - My wife and I are in to Greek and Mediterranean foods…and wine!! So this was the perfect experience for us. Our tour guide, Athanasia, was absolutely terrific with her knowledge and spunk. Learned so much about the region and the love that goes into producing their products.
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Chrysi_k
Aug 11, 2025
Unforgettable Tour - The olive routes, Olive and Wine tasting tour Kalamata a big thanks to our beautiful host Dimitra , one of our highlights of our trip was visiting a local olive farm , where we learned how the iconic Kalamata olives are grown , harvested , and pressed into golden oil . Tasting the rich peppery olive oil straight from the source was unforgettable. We finished off with an authentic Greek lunch , big thanks to Georgia . wine tasting at Psaroulis Winery .
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Megan_s
Aug 4, 2025
Perfect! - This tour was amazing! The olive oil and wine tasting was so thorough, I feel like we really learned about the products as part of the culture in addition to sampling. If you have the option to do lunch, do it! It was a beautiful meal with family recipes and all home made. They were so generous with the food, there were lots of dishes to try. It felt like eating with family! This half day was perfect, the best thing we did in Greece!
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