Top Mykonos Olive Oil Tasting

Take a break from the crowds on Mykonos and relax with an informal olive oil experience overlooking the Aegean Sea. Learn the basics of olive oil tasting plus how to choose a quality oil and pair it with specific foods. Taste extra-virgin olive oils made from different varieties of Greek olives from across the country served with samples of Greek Salad, grilled chicken, Greek yogurt, fresh orange, and snacks.

During this activity, you will learn how to smell and taste in order to discover the incredible aromas and flavors of some of the finest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils. You will participate in an olive oil tasting experience, led by the expert olive oil taster, that will help you understand the true meaning of “extra virgin” as well as how to describe an olive oil correctly with terms such as “fruity”, “bitter” and “spicy”. You will discover how to recognize a defective olive oil from a good one. This activity also aims to introduce you to the uniqueness of the Mediterranean Diet and all the health & beauty benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), which can transform your life forever. The tour includes the tasting of 2 exceptional olive oils and 2 of lesser quality, in order to distinguish the differences.