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A pairing menu puts a different oil beside each course and makes the point better than any lecture. These 15 are compared on price, on how many courses arrive, and on how much of the produce is grown on site.
Tour Bardolino vineyards above Lake Garda, taste five wines, olive oil, cheeses, and local meats at a family-run winery.
“Jack (shortened) was a fantastic guide we saw the beautiful vineyards and olive trees. The wine was superb and the meat and cheese went down a treat! Would highly recommend as the scenery and setting was just sensational! A must see!!”
Taste Corfu olive oils with six food pairings, local stories, and expert guidance at The Olive House for $40 in Corfu Town.
“Attending this olive oil tasting was truly the best decision we made on our last day in Corfu. The dishes were absolutely delicious, and we were pleasantly surprised by the unique and thoughtful pairings of food with various types of olive oil. Our guide played a big role in making the experience even more enjoyable—her warm and kind personality added a special touch to the whole event. She shared all the information with clarity and passion, and we left not only satisfied, but also more knowledgeable. I can only recommend this experience to anyone visiting Corfu.”
Taste four Cretan olive oils beneath ancient trees, pair them with local food, and learn how to choose, cook, and preserve oil.
“Our olive oil tasting was very interesting, educational, and relaxing. Aspassia was very friendly, warm, and knowledgeable. The kittens in the grove were adorable and friendly, which was a nice bonus :) a really fun way to get out of town (we stayed in Chania) and do something a little different. I feel so much better informed about olive oil after this tasting! Highly recommend.”
Tour Seggiano’s olive groves, learn organic EVO oil production, and enjoy a Tuscan tasting with bruschetta, potato cream, and gelato.
“Elena was a wonderful host. Very knowledgeable and informative.”
Tour a working olive oil mill near Ascoli Piceno, learn tasting skills, and pair local oils with Le Marche specialties for $40.85.
“The Fratoni family love their business of making the best olive oil available and Valentino Fratoni provides interesting insights into the process of making it. The tasting is fun and informative and the “breakfast” (we’d call it lunch) they provide is delicious. Best of all, though, is witnessing the joy and pride they have in sharing their vocation.”
Taste souvlaki, gyros, calamari, pies, sweets, and Greek coffee in Athens with a local guide on this small-group food tour.
“What a fun day with Rachel! Tasted so many amazing Greek foods filled with tradition, learned so much about the origins of their food customs, and in general, some history about the markets of Athens. Rachel and all the merchants she took us to could not have been more welcoming and generous.”
Tour a historic Chianciano olive mill, learn EVO oil tasting, and sample Tuscan cheese, salame, truffle, bruschetta, and Chianti.
“Absolutely not worth the price paid, the family gives you the feeling that they have better things to do and rushes the visit in approx. 20mn before giving you two toasts of bread with two different olive oils they try to sell you”
Taste five award-winning olive oils, Croatian wines, Dalmatian bites, and local history at a family grove near Benkovac.
“We had a fantastic afternoon learning about olive oil and its production, together with tasting of local food and wine. Branimir was a great host and Neil made us wiser on olive oil's health benefits and quality. They answered all the questions we had and made us feel really welcome. Big recommendations from us!”
Ride through Tuscany’s Florentine hills, tour a historic olive estate, and taste oil, cheeses, bruschetta, cold cuts, and Chianti.
“Horseback ride was fine.. but guide didn’t speak English is definitely problematic. Important to communicate as you are riding though step and wet terrain and if you need any assistance you won’t get it. Also it’s way more than olive oil tasting it’s an extremely long in depth explanation about olive oil. Felt like tour was too long”
Taste Greek olive oils and honey in Athens, with wine, cheese, and ice cream pairings, health tips, and practical guidance from a passionate host.
“I really enjoyed the time spent with Anton. He's a true connoisseur and has an holistic vision of gastronomy, mixing culture, history, respect for nature, and of course, taste :) I appreciated how he contextualizes things with great touches of personal experience and humor. Try this if you want something authentic that puts the focus on what matters.”
Taste Crete through premium olive oils, food pairings, and a wellbeing test during this expert-led 1.5-hour experience near Heraklion.
“Very cool activity! The hostess is passionnate and you can really tell it! We learned so much and are know able to make better choices when buying olive oil. The food and oil pairing was such an interresting experience and the dishes were super fresh and good. Would recommend 100%.”
Review of Montecatini Alto’s olive grove picnic, EVO oil tasting, Tuscan wine pairings, practical transport advice, and value at $100.
“De conhecer os olivais, o processo de fabricacao do azeite. A desgustacao é espetacular. Tudo maravilhoso. Recomendo esta bela experiência.”
Taste four Greek extra virgin olive oils, pair them with local foods, and learn how to choose better oil in Thessaloniki.
“Irini is exceptionally well qualified to teach people about olive oil! I was impressed by both her qualifications and her passion. Book this experience if you are curious about what separates superior from inferior olive oils and why you might personally prefer the qualities of one olive oil, for example a sweeter olive oil, over a spicier olive oil. Challenge yourself to see if you can identify certain taste profiles in different olive oils. Try pairing quality olive oil with a food you might not think to pair it with, like yoghurt, strawberries, or dark chocolate! As someone who has been becoming increasingly interested in the health benefits and underlying…”
Learn to pair Cretan olive oils with food, spot defects, explore health benefits, and get lifestyle advice in a 90-minute tasting.
“We truly enjoyed our workshop at Savouidakis! We were greeted warmly and learned alot about what makes a good, quality olive oil. I had no idea how many uses there were for olive oil and how many foods you can enhance with it! Maria went out of her way to ensure we had not only an educational experience, but a happy one. Definitely recommend!”
Tour a historic olive mill near Madrid, walk the grove, and taste organic EVOO with Madrid wines, chocolate, honey, cheese, and meats.
“I have loved the experience before, it has been very enriching and delightful. To improve it would be to include transportation, you are facing a magnificent opportunity for growth.”
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