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Traditional Food tour, Olive oil Tasting with Lunch in Kalamata, Messinia!

Location Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe
$283.85
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

You’ll marvel at the two-storey neo-Classical buildings and discover this city’s rich past, and our stroll will then take you through the small stone-paved alleys of the city’s historic centre, amid small shops bursting with local colours and aromas.

Upon entering the shops, the aroma of the exquisite herbs and spices wafting through the air will transport you to the top of Mt. Taygetos, the local mountain.

You’ll taste local mouth-watering homemade delicacies, flavoursome Messinian appetizers and all sorts of traditional Greek treats.

You’ll take part in a short yet fulfilling olive-oil tasting with a professional and certified olive-oil taster and enjoy exquisite local wines through a short wine tasting along with our oenologist, Mr. Giannis!

A light yet filling lunch will conclude your gastronomic experience and spoil your senses, in one of the cosiest restaurants in the heart of the city.

We assure you won't have to worry about dinner by the end of this experience!
Traditional Food tour, Olive oil Tasting with Lunch in Kalamata, Messinia!
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • All taxes
  • Greek Coffee tasting and Greek mountain tea
  • Local host-certified tour leader throughout the experience
  • Short Olive oil tasting of 4 Greek olive oil varieties
  • Short wine tasting of 2-3 wine labels
  • Light local lunch & drinks
  • Soft drinks or local drinks are provided with food tasting and light lunch.
  • Tasting of Greek mezedes, sweet and savory local delicacies (more than 20!)
  • Tips & gratuities (optional)
  • Transfer services may be provided upon request and at an extra charge
  • Personal purchases from the local shops (optional)

Meeting point
Maria, our passionate food lover and local host, will be waiting for you at the beautiful Central Square of Kalamata, Vasileos Georgiou Square, (Πλατεία Βασιλέως Γεωργίου) in front of the 3 Statues (Ανδριάντας Πετρόμπεη Μαυρομιχάλη) of the Messinian War Heroes of 1821.
Return details
Maria, our passionate food lover and local host, will be waiting for you at the beautiful Central Square of Kalamata, Vasileos Georgiou Square, (Πλατεία Βασιλέως Γεωργίου) in front of the 3 Statues (Ανδριάντας Πετρόμπεη Μαυρομιχάλη) of the Messinian War Heroes of 1821.

You will visit the historic centre of one of the most beautiful coastal cities of the Peloponnese: Kalamata! The place is known for its exquisite olive oil and its world-famous black Kalamata olives.

However, the city has so much more to offer and this experience will help you uncover its hidden gems.

You’ll set off on your gastronomic experience with a leisurely stroll around the streets of this magnificent coastal city.

Visit local family-owned food shops and a workshop, learn old stories and feel the authenticity of the locals.

We will make 6 food stops in local stores, taste mouthwatering treats, food and drinks and we will conclude our amazing Food tour with a delicious light lunch in a Greek ouzo tavern.

Take an idea below!
• Tasting of Greek mezedes, sweet and savory local delicacies (more than 20!)
• Short Olive oil tasting of 3 Greek olive oil varieties
• Short wine tasting of 2-3 wine labels
• Greek Coffee tasting
• Light lunch & local drinks

Do you wish to upgrade more your food tour experience? Ask us about our extra gastronomic experiences and combine them with the main Food tour!

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The traditional workshop in Part 2 is open only in the mornings and closed in the afternoons. Therefore, when the Food tour takes place in the afternoons, the two local products are given at the end of the experience and the tour starts with the visit in the local shop in Part 3.
  • Availability: The food tour experience is available in the mornings from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays, Holy Friday – Easter Tuesday and Greek official holidays.
  • In the afternoons, the wine shop closes at 20:45 p.m. so the wine tasting of the local wines, takes place during the light dinner.
  • On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays afternoon, most of the local shops are closed among them, the Coffee Micro Roastery. Therefore, we visit another Coffee shop and we enjoy our Greek coffee while walking in the historical centre.
  • The duration of the Food tour experience can be tailored to individual needs of each guest.
  • Family friendly.
  • Please notify us of any special dietary needs e.g. vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian etc. or food allergies, allergies to bees etc.
  • Notify us of any allergies (e.g. food allergies, allergies to bees, etc.)
  • Wear comfortable shoes and a hat, as you’ll spend quite a bit of time outdoors.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Traditional Food tour, Olive oil Tasting with Lunch in Kalamata, Messinia!

    Location Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe
    $283.85
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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