Olive Oil Tasting in the Heart of Athens - Extended
✔️ Taste five premium extra virgin olive oils from different Greek regions ✔️ Guided tasting with a certified Olive Oil Sommelier ✔️ Master the official olive oil tasting technique ✔️ Learn to identify quality vs. defective oils through hands-on comparisons ✔️ Uncover myths and truths about olive oil ✔️ Enjoy a light snack and a tasting of your favorite variety
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Olive Oil Tasting in the Heart of Athens - Extended
What's included in Olive Oil Tasting in the Heart of Athens - Extended
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Step into the world of extra virgin olive oil and discover why it’s considered the lifeblood of Greek cuisine and culture. In this guided tasting, you’ll sample five distinct olive oil varieties sourced from different regions of Greece, each with its own unique profile. Learn how to taste like a professional, exploring the fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency that define each olive oil’s unique character. Compare an extra virgin olive oil, a seed oil, and a defective oil to understand their differences—and debunk common myths along the way. You’ll also get insider knowledge on proper storage techniques to preserve freshness and quality. After the tasting, enjoy a light snack, and indulge in your favorite olive oil selection. This experience is perfect for food lovers, culinary explorers, and anyone curious about the hidden world behind olive oil.
Food Menu
STARTER - Greek Salad
A small salad with tomato, cucumber, feta cheese and olives
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Green Apple
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Let’s meet at Athenian’s Deli store! Just step inside the market, and I’ll be there to welcome you and guide you down to the atmospheric cellar where our olive oil tasting begins.
