Olive Grove tour
Overview
Visit our family’s olive grove, where you’ll discover centuries-old olive trees, a traditional Savatiano vineyard, and the famous Royal Fig tree of Markopoulo. Learn about olive cultivation, traditional harvesting techniques, and the stories that connect our family to this land.
Escape the city and immerse yourself in the authentic agricultural heritage of Mesogaia through a private olive grove experience designed for food lovers, culture seekers, and curious travellers.
The highlight of the experience is a guided tasting of carefully selected extra virgin olive oils from across Greece. Journey from the southern olive-growing regions to northern Greece as you explore different indigenous olive varieties, discover their unique aromas and flavour profiles, and learn how climate, terroir, and tradition shape every bottle.
Your tasting is complemented by homemade fig marmalade and a selection of local delicacies, offering a genuine taste of Mesogaia’s rich culinary heritage.
For travellers wishing to combine gastronomy with history, this experience can easily be paired with a visit to the nearby Archaeological Site of Vravrona and the wetlands near by, creating an unforgettable half-day journey through the flavours, traditions, and ancient heritage of East Attica.
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DURATION
3 hours
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TRAVELLERS
2-6
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WHEN
Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00
The Olive Grove Tour at a glance
- Private transfer from your hotel or Athens Airport (optional).
- Stop at a traditional local dairy to taste artisanal cheeses and regional delicacies.
- Walk through our family’s 0.47-hectare olive grove, home to centuries-old olive trees, a historic Savatiano vineyard, and the renowned Royal Fig tree of Markopoulo.
- Discover traditional olive cultivation and harvesting techniques while exploring authentic harvesting tools.
- During the fig season, learn about the harvesting of the famous Royal Figs of Markopoulo.
- Enjoy a guided extra virgin olive oil tasting featuring premium EVOOs from across Greece, travelling from south to north through distinctive olive varieties and their unique stories.
- Taste homemade fig marmalade and a selection of local products perfectly paired with the olive oils.
- Relax beneath the olive trees with a glass of local wine .
- Option to combine the experience with a visit to the Archaeological Site of Brauron for a complete cultural and gastronomic day in Mesogaia.
What’s included
- Dairy Visit for Brunch
- Tour around the countryside of Mesogaia and Must Cookie treat.
- Olive grove tour and Olive tasting of 4 Evoos
- Olive harvest and Fig Harvest demonstration
- A give- away present.
- The services of our Olive Expert.
Not included
- Private transfer with A/C Minivan or Sedan
- Any products purchased
- Gratuities
How it works
- Fill out the inquiry form and receive within 24h our offer.
- Accept the offer and pay through Stripe, or Wise.
- Receive confirmation of your booking and a detailed itinerary.
- Our tours can be customized according to your needs
- Cancellation policy : 4 days before : full refund 2-3 days before : 50 % refund 1 day or no show up : no refund
For more informations please read our Terms of Use
Practical info
Allergies
Please let us know if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs.
Mobility
This walk may include a few hills and stairs; we do not recommend this walk for participants with mobility issues.
Safety
We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen especially during hot spring and summer days. This is a genuine countryside experience. The grove is a natural environment where you may encounter weeds, uneven ground, insects, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife that are part of the local ecosystem.
COVID 19
We take all necessary measures to follow health protocols. Hand sanitizer and extra masks will be available to travelers.
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