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    Olive Trees and Olive Oil Production Guided Tour in Naxos

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    Small groups:  Up to 7 people
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    Commisionable amount: 10

    Highlights

    • Introduction to organic olive farming
    • Identification of olive tree varieties
    • Tour around the farm, watering, pruning
    • Tasting session with our delicious olive oil

    Description

    The tour begins with an introduction to organic olive farming, focusing on cultivation methods that result in healthy trees and top quality olive oil. You will learn to identify some of the varieties of the olive trees and will acquire basic (or more advanced if you are interested) knowledge of growing olives.

    We will give you a briefing on the exciting, ongoing research on the health giving properties of excellent olive oil and you will learn about the role of oleocanthal in promoting good health. We will show you around the farm and then if you wish you can participate in watering, pruning, repairing stone terraces, mending nets or picking olives (harvest is from October onwards). Finally, you will enjoy a well deserved tasting session, with our own delicious olive oil and different accompaniments. You will be given a bottle of olive oil to take home with you.

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    Your tour will take place between 09:00 and 15:00. The exact time will be confirmed once your booking request is made (normally within 24 hours).

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    Price list

    • Adults and children (17+ yrs)
      80 Euros

    • Children (8-16 yrs)
      40 Euros

    • Infants (0-7 yrs)
      Free

    Times

    Opens: 10:00 am
    3 hrs
    Closes: 1:00 pm
    The tour duration is 2,5 hours.June 10:00- 12:30 July 10:00- 12:30 August 10:30-13:00 September 10:30-13:00

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    Your email ticket will contain all the information you need for an easy and smooth experience. You’ll get contact details, meeting point or pick up details with a Google map, our direct line (in case you need it) and much more.

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    Important information

    • Your tour will take place between 09:00 and 15:00. The exact time will be in your email confirmation (normally within 24 hours).

    Please bring with you

    Hiking shoes or trainers with a good grip
    Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
    Comfortable clothes
    Backpack for personal items

    Includes & excludes

    Local guide
    5 different tastes of olive oil
    Boiled potatoes
    Fava beans
    Feta and xinomyzithra cheese
    Olives
    Bread and rusks
    Bottled water
    Transfer
    Transfer information
    Cancel up to 24hrs prior for a 100% refund
    • Contact us at least 24hrs before the commencement of your excursion and we will organize a refund of your full payment.
    • The time for the payment to arrive in your account will vary depending on your bank, but typically it is about a week.
    • In order to combat fraud, we will not proceed with the refund until we can see the money for the payment in our account.

    Location

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    Agios Kuprianos kai Ioustini
    Mili village, Naxos, Melanes, Cyclades, 84300,
    Greece

    Need a transfer?

    This excursion doesn't include a transfer but, if you like, we can provide one. When you make your booking we'll ask you for your accommodation details. Just fill this part in and we'll send you a quote. You then accept or decline.

    Video

    The Art of Making Greek Olive Oil

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    Can I pay on arrival?
    It is not possible to pay on arrival. The only way to secure a booking is to make a reservation beforehand.

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    Amazing experience not to be missed

    September 18, 2023
    Rated 5 out of 5

    This amazing tour, tasting, and delicious farm to table food pairing was a trip highlight! Costas was an extremely gracious guide and host. His passion for olives and biodiverse farming was contagious. We learned so much!! If you visit Naxos, don’t miss this!

    Susan Wood
    Travel Date: Monday, September 11, 2023

    A must-do experience in Naxos!

    September 4, 2023
    Rated 5 out of 5

    This tour and tasting was the highlight of our trip. Terrific local insights into olive oil and the farm is stunning. The olive oil tasting was absolutely delicious and paired with so many fresh, yummy treats that were homemade or picked directly from the farm. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

    Olivia D.
    Travel Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023

    Fascinating insight into olive oil production on the island

    July 10, 2023
    Rated 5 out of 5

    Definitely one of the best tours we've been on. Beautiful surroundings and a very interesting tour - so much to see and learn!

    Noelle Charline
    Travel Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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    Based on 185 Reviews
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    Stephen
    November 8, 2022

    Excellent experience! Costas is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about olives. We participated in harvesting, tasting and saw where the olives are processed.

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    Emily
    November 2, 2022

    This was the best tour we've ever been on. Costas was a dream host. It was a very special experience that we will not soon forget. We learned about all of the olive trees, their fruit, the olive harvesting process, and the history of the land. As a very special added bonus, we visited during harvest season and went to see the olive oil being made. This was a highlight of our trip to Greece and if you ever have the opportunity to enjoy this tour, please do. What an experience!

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    Cat
    October 30, 2022

    The tour with Costas on his olive farm is a MUST DO when you’re in Naxos. Costas has a passion for his craft, and it shows in every moment of the visit. He guides you through the farm, explains the property and the growing process, and ends with a lovely tasting of different olive oils. One of the top experiences I’ve had on any vacation, hands down!

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    Kate
    October 23, 2022

    We had a lovely time touring through the olive trees and especially enjoyed the spring water system. We learned a lot during the olive oil tasting, and giving treats to the donkeys was fun! It was a great social afternoon!

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    Elliot
    October 21, 2022

    The best farm tour of all of our trip to both Greece and Italy. Such a magical place with a ton of history. Amazing food and tasting. Good clean extra virgin olive oil fun! :-)

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    Ruma
    October 21, 2022

    Fun tour on a beautiful location. I’d recommend to add some structure to a trip and get out and experience meeting others and a local who is passionate.

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    Sarah
    October 20, 2022

    Such a perfect experience to have in Greece! This is not to be missed - we learned a lot and Costas brought out amazing food pairings at the end during the olive oil tasting. The scenery was beautiful as we spent the afternoon in the fields at sunset. This is definitely one of the highlights of the trip

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    Hamida
    October 20, 2022

    A wonderful experience to learn about agriculture and olive oil tending. We were given a variety of dishes to taste at the end with the olive oil and it was so delicious. This was a 10/10 experience

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    Emily
    October 19, 2022

    The tour of this olive oil farm is a MUST DO if you are on Naxos. Costas is wonderful and we learned so much during our tour about what it takes to have a thriving olive oil farm. We even got to eat some figs straight from the tree and feed his donkey who is featured on the olive oil's logo! I was happily surprised by the delicious snacks we received at the end of the tour so that we could have an olive oil tasting and pairing experience. I highly recommend this experience and will be back to visit Costas and the farm on future trips!

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    Adriane
    October 15, 2022

    Really enjoyed this tour! The farm was gorgeous and filled with history. Costas’ passion for what he and his family do is readily apparent. The experience and location felt incredibly authentic.

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    Noah
    October 13, 2022

    Costas and his olive farm was spectacular! The tour was beyond what we thought we were coming to. Amazing food and learned enormous amounts. Very personal from a family run business. His food he homemade for us paired with his olive oil was some of the best we’ve had. Do not miss this amazing experience. Unforgettable.

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    Meg
    October 13, 2022

    We had a great time touring the farm and learning about olive farming and the production, health benefits, and taste profiles of olive oil. The farm is beautiful and we had some great food to sample with olive oil at the end of the tour.

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    Barbara
    October 13, 2022

    Enjoyable tour with delicious, personally made food and olive oil tasting to end the tour

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    Haley
    October 11, 2022

    We had such a great time touring the olive grove, which Costas & his family have run for decades. It was much more beautiful than we expected. Costas was very kind & knowledgable--it was great to hear about how the farm & area have changed over the generations. The olive oils & food pairings were also amazing!

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    Allyson
    October 11, 2022

    Costas was very knowledgeable and a gracious host! Delicious meal.

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    Kelsey
    October 11, 2022

    This is an absolute must-do experience in Naxos, and I cannot speak highly enough of it! Not only was the location stunning, but Costas was the best guide. His passion and knowledge about the farm (and animals on it), history, and the olive growing process was amazing! Costas provided a wonderful olive oil taste testing and cooked us a beautiful and delicious meal. We also got to meet several adorable animals along the way and enjoyed a gorgeous sunset. The experience truly made our trip to Naxos special and would love to do it again.

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    Maryam
    October 9, 2022

    A magical experience that I would recommend to anyone who is passing through Naxos. Costas is very knowledgeable and passionate about his olives and sustainable agriculture. His tour is informative and the walk through the village and the property gives an insight into the authentic lives of the people of Naxos that you may not otherwise experience as a visitor/tourist. The tasting in the middle of the olive grove was absolutely idyllic and the food pairings prepared by Costas were delicious, he walked us through exactly which oils pair best with which flavors. I love how the tour group was smaller and more intimate, as well. Overall a lovely way to learn about the island’s agriculture and meet other travelers, and we were each gifted a bottle of his own oil!

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    Kyra
    October 9, 2022

    This experience was a fascinating opportunity to see the love and labor that goes into olive growing! Costas was so knowledgeable and passionate about his work and it was so enlightening to get to pair a tour of his family’s olive groves with the olive oil tastings and pairings afterwards!

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    Lauren
    October 8, 2022

    So glad I did this! A somewhat random selection for me, but great to see a part of Naxos away from the touristy areas. Costas was a delight: passionate about what he does. Place was beautiful. Food after our tour was excellent, fresh and local, and experience sitting outside among the olive trees to eat was lovely.

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    Neha
    October 6, 2022

    The other reviews are spot on! Do not hesitate to add this to your naxos experience. The tour is very special and intimate. Costas is very respectful and responsive to messages. We learned about olive farming and also Costas passion for olive farming and the land shines through. Truely, a memorable and thoughtful experience.

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    Jay
    October 6, 2022

    This was a fantastic experience, one of the best that we have done. Costas is very knowledgeable and earnestly shares his knowledge of and approach to farming. The carob eating donkey and the extensive snacks (almost dinner) at the end, with innovative ways to use olive oil, were both unexpected surprises. Beautiful farm and the tasting was excellent. We loved it.

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    Saahil
    October 5, 2022

    We had so much fun at this experience! We learned a lot about olive farming and olive oil. We really enjoyed seeing the farm, trees and the donkeys! We even had fresh grapes right off the vine! The food Costas prepared for us was amazing!

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    Madison
    October 5, 2022

    Such a great tour! Costas and his mom were so helpful and accommodating, even when maps brought us to an entirely different location. We got to see all the olive trees and taste different kinds. He even prepared a meal fresh from his garden. The property is stunning! We wanted to move in!

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    Aimee
    October 5, 2022

    Take this tour!! What a magical experience. Costas clearly cares so much about his land and his olive trees- and everything else on the farm including the donkeys. In addition, the food we got after the tasting was so great - did not expect so much. Amazing all around.

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    Jacki
    October 4, 2022

    This tour was literally the highlight of our Naxos adventure! If you are on the fence, do not hesitate to book this!! Costas was a wonderful host and this will be somethingI will remember always! Beautiful day!

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    Anjelica
    October 3, 2022

    This experience surpassed all my expectations — and they were high after reading such great reviews! The olive farm is an idyllic spot tucked away in the mountains, an easy drive from Chora and a nice contrast from other areas of the island. Costas was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared insight about so much more than olives. The tour was imbued with historic details dating back to the Venetians and personalized with Costas’ own family history on the site. Highly recommend visiting the farm to get a glimpse of this hidden gem!

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    Justin
    October 3, 2022

    This was one of the most authentic experiences we’ve ever done. We learned so much from Costas about olive farming and olive oil, then had some amazing food cooked by Castas himself paired with various oils. You can’t find a better experience than this!

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    Diane
    October 1, 2022

    Very insightful tour and the olive oil tasting afterwards was an amazing experience.

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    Maggie
    October 1, 2022

    This was the highlight of our trip to Naxos! As many other reviews have stated, don’t hesitate to book this experience. Costas is so warm and friendly and his family’s olive farm is a beautiful and magical place. You will learn a lot about olive trees and the history of olive oil production. And the little feast he prepares is bountiful, so don’t eat right beforehand! We took the evening trip and got to witness the most beautiful sunset. Book this ASAP! And BE SURE to message or call Costas for directions. Don’t be like us and think you can find it on your own. Any G00gle maps will send you to the wrong place.

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    Jensine
    September 29, 2022

    What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! It was so interesting to learn about farming practices and see what else is grown on the land. Getting to taste different olive oils and learn what makes them unique was a great experience. The hosts were super informative and friendly - we wished we could have stayed longer!

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    Elizabeth
    September 27, 2022

    I can’t recommend Costas’s tour highly enough! He is incredibly knowledgeable about the farm and its plant life, not just the olive trees. The tour begins with a walk through the orchard, where he gave detailed descriptions about the trees, varietals, and the process of olive oil productions. After that, you get to taste a variety of olive oils with tasting notes and other key facts. The food he makes to accompany the olive oil is also delicious, with a fava bean purée and beet dip being particular highlights. We learned a lot and had a wonderful time!

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    Justin
    September 27, 2022

    We a great adventure. My advice is not to eat beforehand or afterwards for sure a whole. Costas prepares a lovely meal in a gorgeous setting in his orchard. Walking around during the first half is educational and fun to see the different varieties of trees. Tasting/Lunch in the orchard is a delight. Just do it

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    Scarlett
    September 26, 2022

    We had an amazing time!! I will happily recommend !!! Wonderful experience!

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    Kirti
    September 23, 2022

    One of our favorite Airbnb experiences we’ve ever done. Costas is a wealth of knowledge about Olive farming (and about farming in general). For being so young, it’s absolutely incredible how knowledgeable he is. He is informative without being overwhelming. His family property is really cool with a huge variety of plants that you wouldn’t expect. We plucked delicious ripe figs right off the plant. He also made us a huge variety of dips and foods, all using produce from his property and his olive oil of course. He also gave us gifts of his olive oil to take home. I highly recommend you do this experience. You won’t regret it!

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    Nina
    September 22, 2022

    Do not skip this experience! This was one of the highlights of our entire vacation. We learned so much and enjoyed an amazing meal and company at the end!

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    Travis
    September 21, 2022

    What a great tour through Naxian farming culture and success. It may not what you normally think of when you go to Naxos, but totally what you should do.We got a ground level tour of the farm, as well as a great dinner & olive oil tasting. I never thought or had olive oil that fresh. Ever. Definitely worth your time & participation.

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    Joe
    September 20, 2022

    This olive farm tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece. Costas went above and beyond to make it an incredible experience. The knowledge and passion he shared was inspiring. I will think of him and this tour every time I taste an olive and olive oil in the future. Highly recommend!

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    Lauren
    September 16, 2022

    Costas is full of interesting information about olive oil farming and production and is clearly passionate about it and his family farm. The experience was wonderful and had an amazing dinner made by Costas from the produce on his farm.

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    Ben
    September 15, 2022

    Excellent tour and guide by Costas. He was so friendly and made us a delicious meal at the end!

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    Anne
    September 14, 2022

    Authentic, local experience that gave us a taste of Greek life, figuratively and literally. Costas was so informative and made everything about the farm interesting, even for a city dweller. The oil tasting and dinner was amazing. My friend and I both agree that this was the best experience we’ve had in a week!

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    Nina
    September 13, 2022

    This was one of the best experiences we had during our two-week trip to the Greek islands. We learned a ton about the olive oil making process from Costas and he surprised us with a delectable spread at the end to go with the olive oil tasting. To top it off, his brother was playing a concert in an old building owned in the family and he invited us to join him at the concert. What a complete delight!!! Book this and you will not be disappointed.

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    Kathryn
    September 9, 2022

    This tour was amazing. We learned a lot about olive production, info about olive trees and had a taste testing of different olive oils. Costas and his family made homemade snacks for us to have while enjoying sunset on the farm. It was a great experience and learned so much. Would recommend to anyone!

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    Stacey
    September 8, 2022

    We had a great time at Costas’ family farm and learned a great deal about olive farming and the area of Mili. Costas prepared a thoughtful and informative olive oil tasting with homemade pairings (thank you Sophia!). A must do when in Naxos!

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    Haily
    September 6, 2022

    We had a wonderful tour with Costas who was very knowledgeable about his family’s farm. The highlight was definitely the oil tasting with abundant accompaniments. Come hungry!!

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    Brian
    September 6, 2022

    Costas was an excellent guide explaining his farm and olive orchard. He really took us through a special hidden part of Naxos. His deep understanding and passion for olive oil comes through in his narration of the trees and the extra special tasting experience. He did a great job walking us through different types of oils and brought us a feast made almost entirely from things grown on his farm - it was some of the best food we had all trip (and that's a high bar!). It really felt like a hidden gem and secret garden and the cherry on top was Costas taking us to the 17th century old mill and farm buildings he and his father restored. 10/10 would recommend for any and all groups. So worth it.

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    Isaac
    September 2, 2022

    Costas gave a wonderful tour where he taught us about olive oil production, farming, and Naxos. It was amazing to hear not only about the fruits, vegetables, and oils that he makes, but also about his own life and family history. His passion for his farm and community is so evident. He also served us a delicious fresh dinner made with ingredients from the farm, as well as picked us up/dropped us off in the center of town, as we didn't have a car. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Naxos!

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    Phil
    September 1, 2022

    My girlfriend and I had high expectations going into our tour with Costas, and we can say that this experienced lived up to the hype. We had an amazing time exploring his farm, learning about olives/olive oil, and sampling fresh produce. The highlight was tasting various olive oils and then having a feast made with all fresh ingredients from the farm (potatoes, cheeses, tomatoes, green beans, tzatziki, eggplant dip) plus ice cream topped with citrus olive oil. Amazing!Costas was very welcoming and couldn’t have been a better host!

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    Alan
    August 31, 2022

    We really enjoyed our time with Costas in his beautiful farm outside town. We learned so much about olive farming and olive oil, and had a splendid olive oil tasting and home made dishes. Costas even picked us up and dropped us in town! I would highly recommend doing this experience when visiting Naxos.

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    Catarina
    August 15, 2022

    Incredible experience. Costas is a very attentive host and we learned so much about olive oil production as well as the farm. The food he shared with us at the end during the tasting was delicious and filling! Don’t hesitate, book this experience.

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    Mona
    August 12, 2022

    Costas was very sweet & knowledgeable. The farm was beautiful & all of the olive oil we tasted was delicious. We ended the tour with delicious salads from his garden and got to pick figs and grapes from which was very memorable. Highly recommend especially during sunset!

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