Kefalonia: Private Olive Oil, Honey & Wine Tasting Experience
Description
Experience the true taste of Kefalonia with this authentic culinary tour. This isn’t your typical tourist experience – it's an immersive food tour that reveals the island’s rich traditions and culture. On this tour, you’ll discover the secrets of our high-quality extra virgin olive oil, sample the island’s renowned Robola wine, and indulge in local honey harvested from the pristine nature of Kefalonia. Learn from passionate locals about the traditions behind these cherished products and the cultural significance they hold. Explore Kefalonia’s serene countryside and enjoy the authentic flavors that define our island. This Kefalonian gastronomy experience is perfect for those who want to dive deeper into the island’s traditions, away from the typical tourist routes. Ideal program ,also for cruise ship passengers looking for a unique, local experience in a limited time. Book your Kefalonia food and wine tour now and indulge in the best of Kefalonian culinary heritage!
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The art of honey... You may be familiar with wine tastings, but what about honey tastings? With several varieties of honey across our island, you'll soon discover that honey tasting is actually quite interesting and enjoyable! If you want to know what pure Kefalonian honey tastes like, the best solution is to come on down to Vlachata, for an amazing honey tasting experience. You will also be able to see the entire honey production process. Honey and other bee products along with several kind of local goodies you will find in our little shop. We will be glad to welcome you!
We start the day learning everything we need to know about olive oil. Most of the island of Kefalonia is covered with olive trees. It is the most important product here both for our economy and our cuisine. At Marina s Oil Mill, we will learn how olive oil is made in the modern method. We will also learn the varying methods of production and quality levels. Have you ever wondered what Extra Virgin Olive Oil means? You’ll find out! In their tasting area, we’ll get a chance to sample different oils and other Kefalonian products.
For wine lovers, visiting Sarris Winery in Kefalonia is a must-do experience. The winery is known for its award-winning wines, beautiful view, and warm hospitality. Wine tasting at Sarris Winery is not just about sipping on different wines; it’s a journey through the flavors of Kefalonia. The wine tasting experience at Sarris Winery begins with a tour of the winery. You’ll learn about the history of the winery, the winemaking process, and the different grape varieties grown on the estate. The knowledgeable and friendly staff will guide you through the tour, answering any questions you may have. After the tour, it’s time for the wine tasting. The tasting takes place in a beautiful terrace with stunning views of the Ionian Sea. You’ll be seated at a large wooden table, where the staff will serve you a selection of wines, accompanied by local cheeses and traditional Greek snacks.
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Pickup Locations & Times
*We always use local time at the destination. Pick up from your accomodation in Argostoli and surounding area ** *Pick-Up Time depend on the Pick-Up Point. Pick-Up Time and Pick-Up point will be exactly speciefied in your Tour Voucher. Later via Messenger you can also contact the tour or activity provider to confirm your exact pick-up time and Pick-Up Point, to be sure you understand it correctly. For distant pick up locations extra charge will apply
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total tour duration includes travel time
- Tour duration can be adjusted for cruise ship passengers
- Please inform us in case of any allergies
Reviews(43)
Great host.. private tour just the two of us. Great drive to the three destinations. Bee farm & honey tasting… who knew bees were soooo amazing. Then onto the olive oil. Delicious oils with cheese & bread & tomatoes. Finally the wines. Great views to sample Kefalonias best wines whilst watching the swallows feeding their young. A lovely day and very interesting. Each stop had the products for sale so we purchased a few things and the prices were extremely reasonable.
Would highly recommend this experience along with Dimistris as a tour guide. We viewed some fantastic local businesses on the island producing high quality products with a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. 5 stars!
Dimitris, our tour guide, was excellent. We had so much fun, and we loved learning about all of the different people behind the products. Dimitris made the experience amazing, and was a perfect tour guide.
Loved this wine tasting experience! I went for the 5 wines, they had prepared a snack plate which was lovely! Eleanna, Sophia and Eletheria were all great hosts and the lady pouring the wines had exceptional knowledge! Thank you so much I will return
We spent a wonderful day with our Guide Dimitris, who introduced us to the bounty and beauty of Kefalonia. His knowledge of not only olives, honey and wine is unmatched, but he taught us so much history and background about the Island as well! Highly recommend this tour!
We first did this excursion last September and loved it so much that we had to share it with our families when we returned this Month. Dimitris is so friendly and knowledgeable and has a real passion for sharing the Greek culture! We can't recommend this highly enough, its a truly Authentic experience.
Wow what an amazing way to explore Kefalonia. Not only did we do an original day trip with Dimitris but we then asked them to put together another day trip to include other things we fancied seeing and they were amazing. I feel if you want to probably get a great experience this is the trip you need to book. Thanks again
First of all, Dimitris was outstanding-- his communication was excellent, he showed up early, was very accommodating when it came to making adjustments to our schedule, and he went above and beyond to ensure we got the most out of our time with him. Dimitris is the human embodiment of Greek Philoxenia. The stops were excellent, we learned a lot and the goods these locals are producing are top-notch. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would like to get taste of Kefalonia's bounty.
We were expecting a good day. But the day fully exceeded our expectations. Each part of it brought us new knowledge of the products as well as of the island. Dimitris was a kind and knowledgeable guide who made us feel relaxed from the very start. We will continue to patronise all of the businesses we visited and look forward to learning more about them.
Perfect for cruisers as Dimitris met us at the dock in his minivan. He personalized all for us and showed us the wharf area, explained history as we left the crowds behind visiting small and excellent family businesses located up a mountain (organic husband and wife bee farm) with honey tasting, honey and bee production, shared their garden and goats! Next we drove through charming small towns to an olive oil company with a tasting room. The owner gave us a tour, let us taste many award winning olive oils while we ate delicious feta cheese, bread and fresh tomatoes. Again, just the two of visiting with the owner and a farmer who was checking on his olive delivery! Last we continued short scenic drive to a terrific small winery with wine tasting at small tables in the vineyard area, again with fresh bread, cheese and olive oil. Dimitris knew everyone and always asked about our wants as well as being a delightful and informative. Would love to go back and highly recommend!
