- Maritsa - Our Olive Oli & Olives tasting experience takes place in an olive oil factory in traditional Rhodian village of Maritsa.
We will take you in a journey of olives and olive oil production starting from a tree and finishing on a table. You will learn how olive trees grow and how olives are collected. Then our Host will take us to the world of olive oil production explaining the details and secrets of the pressing procedure. You will be able to see the machines and learn how they work step by step and what are the final products.
After having this introduction to the olives and olive oil world, there will be nothing better to try and taste!
Mr. Nikos will show and explain how check the olive oil acidity (quality) and how to taste the liquid gold. You will be also able to try the different types Greek olives, best quality local olive oil and olives pastes.
We will of course try some wine from our Host private production, produced from one of the oldest varieties of Greek grapes!
- English-speaking translator
- Samples of food and drinks included
- Guided tour of olive oil factory
- Optional purchases
- Pick up is additional 20 euros per person paid to the Driver
An Unforgettable Exploration of Olives and Olive Oil in Rhodes!
Get ready for a captivating journey that begins at an olive tree and ends at your dining table. Dive into the intricacies of olive tree cultivation and the olive harvesting process. Our guide will further immerse us in the sphere of olive oil production by outlining the intricate details and hidden secrets of the extraction process. Get an up-close look at the machinery, understand their functions and find out about the end products.
Wrapping up this insightful journey through the world of olives and olive oil, no better finale than a tasting session! Our expert, Mr. Nikos, will instruct us on how to test the acidity of olive oil (a measure of quality) and guide us through sampling this ‘liquid gold’ about which you’ve just learned so much. You’ll also have the chance to taste various strains of Greek olives, some of the finest local olive oils, and olive pastes.
As a bonus, we’ll sample some wine made by our host, crafted from one of Greece’s oldest grape varieties!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.