Nat Geo Day Tour: The Millenary History of Olive Oil
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Nat Geo Day Tour: The Millenary History of Olive Oil

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Taal: Duits, Engels
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Duur: van 4 uur tot 8 uur
Highlights
  • Explore the living legacy of the enduring relationship between the olive tree and human civilization, which permeates daily life in the Mediterranean.
  • Join Nikos Plevritakis, olive oil taster, resident of Crete, and agricultural specialist, who will share a rare, behind the scenes perspective on sustainable farming, and his favorite Cretan recipes.
  • Visit a local olive oil cooperative, discovering first-hand how olives become world-class oil and participate in a professional olive oil tasting session, experimenting with your palate, and sharing your impressions.
  • Enjoy a scenic walk among local gardens, tasting regional fruit and learning about Cretan dietary habits.
  • Participate in a cooking lesson on various ways to use olive oil in Cretan cuisine and find out why the traditional Cretan diet is so beneficial to health and longevity.
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Approximate itinerary and duration of activities

Introduction - 15 minutes

Walking tour through the olive trees - 30 minutes

Pause for questions and raki drink - 15 minutes

Olive oil factory tour - 40 minutes

Olive oil tasting and questions - 55 minutes

Cooking demonstration and tastings - 30 minutes

Please note the order of activities may vary at your guide's discretion

With millennia of experience behind them, it's no wonder the people of Crete produce some of the finest olive oil in the world. You will appreciate the timeless bond between Cretans and their revered olive trees as you trace the long heritage of olive cultivation on the island.

Just outside Kritsa village in the hills of eastern Crete, you'll follow Nikos Plevritakis on a brief walk to his olive groves where some trees are 600-800 years old, and learn about olive cultivation from a true specialist.

In the shade of the olive trees, you can try local raki known as ‘tsikoudia' with olives to nibble on while discussing the cultural and societal significance of olive cultivation in Crete.

Then it's time to visit a local cooperative factory, to see up close how olives are processed into world-class olive oil. Back on the Olive Path, seize the chance to taste fresh figs, almonds, and grapes, see what the locals are growing, and find out all about the Cretan lifestyle and diet.


Then, at an olive farm, you can sample olives, fresh tomatoes, and raki before your olive oil tasting session begins – a great opportunity to learn how to taste oils like a professional and compare the flavor profiles of different varieties.


Finish off the day with a cooking lesson on various ways to use olive oil in Cretan cuisine. Authentic dishes, such as tzatziki and Greek salad will feature, and you'll find out why the traditional Cretan diet is so beneficial to health and longevity.

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Belangrijk
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
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