Top Peloponnese Food & Drink Classes

Kalamata is known across the globe for its local olives, but it takes an insider to know where to sample the best extra-virgin olive oil. With this olive oil tour and tasting, visit a local olive farm for a stroll through the olive trees to learn about the different kinds of olives and their cultivation. Depending on the season, visit an olive oil mill to see how the oil is extracted and bottled, plus a guided olive oil tasting.

Explore the culinary delights of Greece in a premium cooking class that combines hands-on learning with exceptional wine pairings. Your adventure kicks off with a guided visit to a local market, where you’ll discover seasonal produce and learn about traditional Greek shopping practices. Then, head to a beautifully designed private culinary studio to prepare a gourmet four-course meal under the guidance of a professional chef. Each dish is paired with carefully selected Greek wines, enhancing the flavors of your creations. Share this gastronomic experience with fellow food lovers as you indulge in your delicious meal, making memories to savor long after the class ends.

Book this small-group tour that takes you to an organic winery in Corinth where your guide will provide you with a delicious tasting paired with cheese, olives, and more. You’ll keep costs down with this small-group excursion, but still have an intimate experience. Learn all about the wine making experience, too, from the winemaker themself.

Embarking on an EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) tasting tour in Sparta, Greece, offers a distinct and enriching experience. Our facility handles the olive from the tree all the way to the packaged product and therefore you experience the whole product sourcing and processing. A certified food chemist provides the tour, presentation and tasting session. Historical and Cultural Immersion Exceptional Quality and Authenticity Renowned Terroir Certified Excellence Private and customised tours available. Seasonal experiences available from Dec 1st - March 1st.

Systasis presents an interactive workshop that immerses participants in the rich culture of Greek olive oil tasting, led by a certified olive oil sommelier. This unique experience begins in Ermioni and includes a fascinating exploration of olive oil’s history and production processes. Participants will learn to distinguish quality categories and the art of tasting, gaining valuable insights into what makes premium olive oil stand out. The session culminates in a delightful tasting of renowned olive oil varieties paired with exquisite Greek salads or bruschettas, celebrating the tradition of extra virgin olive oil.

Travel from Katakolon Port to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, on this small-group shore excursion. Explore the archaeological site while learning about its history, sample olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and local delicacies at a traditional market, then visit a honey farm to meet a local beekeeper and taste homemade sweets beneath the chestnut trees. Free time in Katakolon lets you browse the shops or enjoy lunch by the waterfront before returning to your ship.

You can have a choice of Greek appetizers, Mediterranean cuisine, or traditional or modern Greek cuisine. Cooking Class You have the option of participating in the food preparation, in the form of a cooking class, guided and assisted by the chef. You might even learn how to make pasta from scratch! The chef uses the freshest of ingredients from all over Messinia, converting them into one of the best Mediterranean culinary experiences. He will prepare a surprise menu just for you, tailored to your individual dietary preferences! Private Dining The meal consists of appetizer, main and dessert, true to the Mediterranean tradition, and is paired with amazing Messinian wines. You’ll enjoy private dining with friends and family at its finest! A memorable, private and personalized experience exclusively for you and your beloved ones, because, once booked for the day no other guests are added in the experience!

Become a member of ours chef team. Enjoy cooking with high quality raw materials, modern techniques and outstanding result. During the procedure combine each plate with the appropriate wine variety in our place in Nafplio. Visit, taste, learn and your trip is evolving.

Spend time and have fun learning with your very own olive oil sommelier! I'm in love with olive oil and I can't wait to share my passion with you! Let me guide you in the beautiful world of olive oil aromas and flavours, while having fun, understanding olive oil culture and connecting with an expert local! Let your senses guide you through different olive oil samples, sniff for the fruitiness and the aromas, taste the peppery and bitter notes and learn how to evaluate olive oil quality on your own. You will become an olive sommelier for a day, discussing the food pairings of olive oil and the many uses in the kitchen while you will learn about the health benefits of olive oil and the Mediterranean diet. At the end, we will have amazing memories together based on fun, knowledge and connection! Could you ever imagine olive oil connecting people so much? yes!

This experience stands out because it offers an authentic, expert-led introduction to Greece’s most iconic product—extra virgin olive oil. Guided by a certified olive oil taster, guests explore rare monovarietal EVOOs, learn true sensory evaluation techniques, and uncover insights not found in typical tourist activities. The combination of professional guidance, local terroir knowledge, hands-on tasting, and cultural storytelling makes it a genuine, memorable immersion into Messinia’s olive heritage.

You will have the opportunity to discover a small family-owned business, explore an authentic olive oil bottling facility from the inside, and learn the art of olive oil tasting from a specialized agronomist. The experience takes place in a welcoming space located in the beautiful Historic Center of Kalamata. The venue is fully accessible, featuring a specially designed entrance and accessible restroom facilities for guests with disabilities. There is also a small gift shop where you can purchase wonderful Greek products before you leave.

If you've only got a few hours spare at Katakolon Port, make the most of your time ashore—and see more than you could on your own—on this private, half-day shore excursion. Following pickup, head straight to the UNESCO–listed Archaeological Site of Olympia, home to the classical Olympic Games (entry own expense). With your own personal guide, discover its highlights and history at your own pace. Afterwards, explore modern Olympia before returning to port.

The Olive oil tour and tasting experience is the outcome of a local couple for olive oil, nature and the land of Messinia. Their dreams found a home in a small village in Messinia, in their olive grove and the flavour of extra virgin olive oil! You will enjoy an interactive olive oil tasting workshop by an olive oil lover! The tasting session includes 3 different varieties of extra virgin olive oil, focusing on sensory tasting, defects and positive traits! A local breakfast and a delicious light lunch will enrich your unique experience!

Tour the vinification & wine ageing areas, the vineyards of a local Estate and find out all about the indigenous varieties! Meet the locals & learn the history, legends & traditions of each village, while strolling through the cobblestone alleys or going on a small hike of the protected areas, taking in the natural beauty! Enjoy some of the finest meals based on traditional recipes, cooked daily by local mamas, in a cosy village tavern, who uses the freshest of ingredients & taste comfort food in hearty servings, by the most hospitable people you’ll ever meet! Take a guide tour along with a local tour guide in the Environmental Centre & find all about rare and indigenous flora and fauna & local areas of historic, religious and archaeologic interest. Visit traditional shops and enjoy a cheese tasting experience! A memorable, private and personalized experience exclusively for you and your beloved ones, because, once booked for the day no other guests are added in the experience!

A beautiful experience of getting acquainted with the world-famous wines of Monemvasia, in the cellar of the Historic Mansion Liotrivi among a large collection of local wines. • A specialized English-speaking guide will give you a tour of the estate. • The wine tasting includes a plate with a variety of paired dishes. • A large variety of excellent quality home –made traditional products, wines, and extra virgin olive oil are available for sale in the mansion.

Come as a guest, leave as a Greek friend. More than a class: A seat at our big family table. Authentic flavors, local wine, and a dance to remember! Savor the meal you cooked and end the day with a Sirtaki dance. The heart of Greece is found in good food and great company.