Olive Oil Tasting & Ancient Grove Walk

Live olive oil tasting combined with a guided walk through Corfu’s ancient olive groves and production facilities
8
3.5 hours
Olive Mill – Agios Matthaios

Description

A guided experience that combines Corfu’s olive oil heritage with nature, history, and production. The journey begins with a walk through the island’s ancient olive groves, leading to the historic Gardikios Castle, where the cultivation of the olive tree holds deep roots. Along the way, the focus turns to the rare Lianolia variety and the role of olive oil in Corfu’s history and daily life. The visit continues inside the facilities, where traditional and modern production techniques are presented in detail, followed by an olive oil tasting that highlights quality, flavor, and health benefits. Guests gain practical insight into identifying high-quality extra virgin olive oil, concluding the experience with a deeper understanding of its cultural and gastronomic value, and the option to receive a commemorative certificate marking their participation.

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Experience Overview

  • Historical insights on olive oil and its connection to Greece and Corfu
  • Guided walk through a traditional olive mill
  • Introduction to traditional olive oil production methods
  • Guided visit to a modern olive mill facility
  • Overview of contemporary processing and extraction stages
  • Overview of awards won
  • Olive oil tasting session
  • Opportunity to purchase olive oil products
  • Drive through ancient olive groves
  • Visit centuries-old olive trees
  • Encounter with an olive tree estimated at over 1,500 years old
  • Stop at a Byzantine castle and learn historical context of the area

55€ / person

Reduced rates may apply for guests under 18 years old.

Customizations

  • Adjustments to the experience may be arranged upon request, including transfer arrangements, the option to make it fully private, or any other specific preferences.

Behind The Experience

For generations, this family has been closely connected to olive cultivation in Corfu, shaped around the land and its harvest. Years of hands-on experience in production and cultivation built a deep, practical understanding of the olive and its character. By bringing together tradition and modern methods, the work earned international recognition for quality and consistency, reflecting a heritage formed through patience, knowledge, and respect for origin.

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  • Itineraries may be adjusted on the day of the experience due to weather conditions
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