Top Cyclades Islands Olive Oil Tasting

You will enjoy the Greek warm hospitality in its simplest and most genuine form. You will experience local pure tastes and you will interact with our traditional family. You will relax in the quiet nature of a Greek island and you will leave full of delicious memories.

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.

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.

A wine tasting tour at Santorinian selected wineries of different ambience, combining modern and traditional wine making followed by a visit to a local winery restaurant for food an wine pairing. What to expect: Tastings of ancient volcanic wines that you will fall in love with. Gourmet cuisine by awarded chef. A deeper knowledge and understanding on Santorinian wine tradition and wine making heritage. A fulfilling wine and dine experience. First stop: Local vineyard where you will be able to see how local vines are cultivated in Santorinian anhydrous terrain. Then our next three stops will be: A traditional winery, a modern winery, a classic winery restaurant. During wine tastings guests will enjoy a variety of local dips and delicacies. In the last winery guests will enjoy an exquisite degustation menu paired with wine.

Enjoy a private experience in nature, in a unique area of our certified organic farm, surrounded by medicinal plants and a rare vineyard, with a unique view of the Kolombo volcano and the enchanting colors of Oia’s famous sunset. During your visit, guests are introduced to the philosophy of traditional Greek rural hospitality and local culinary culture, inspired by the Hippocratic principle: “Let food be thy medicine.” A selection of traditional local products is offered as part of the overall farm experience.

Secret Kitchen is a unique activity in Santorini, bringing people together concerning Greek food and habits around the table. Our guests will make friends from all over the world and bring home unforgettable memories from that special Greek night. Moreover, we are sharing tasty "secrets" concerning the art of Greek cooking! We will barbeque together and see the procedure of slow cooking with our traditional wood fired oven!