Journey through the history of the olive tree, its olives, and olive oil on this private tour. Find out about this dominant element of Corfiot society as you explore an olive-growing area on foot. Admire a traditional olive press, learn how to make olive oil soap, and taste olive oil with meze.
Meet your guide at the meeting point and begin your tour of the ecosystem of the Corfiot olive grove. Find out about the historical cultivation of olives throughout the ages, from the distant past to the present day.
Walk through a unique green environment and acquaint yourself with the perennial green, Corfiot olives. See an olive tree whose life has spanned more than a millennium, and observe the many varieties of flora and fauna in the area.
Arrive in a small traditional village and enjoy exclusive access to the activity provider's own olive press, which dates to the early 1900s. Then, move on to learn about the stages of making traditional olive oil soap, and have a go at making your own.
Afterwards, sample a local olive oil before ending the tour with a meze of quality Corfiot products, including olives, bread, cheese, and more.