Olive Culture Tour

Experience a Private Tour for Nature Lovers!

A private tour designed for nature lovers, aiming to introduce one to the Parian countryside while emphasizing the importance of olive tree cultivation & olive oil in the island's environment, culture, and diet through the ages. It comprises a relatively easy walking tour around the inland, traditional village of Lefkes, which is paired with a gastronomic experience: olive oil food pairing and tasting of dishes made with local extra virgin olive oil by local women in a beautiful, traditional village setting. We will guide you in savoring and noting the different pleasant tastes and aromas, of award-wining Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) originating from different olive varieties and areas of Greece, using suitable tasting glasses. Furthermore, you will learn about the geographical distribution, olive varieties and the factors that determine the characteristics of olive oil. Through an interactive and fun process, we will next pair and taste EVOOs with local organic products so you can understand the transformative power of olive oil, particularly in the context of Cycladic cuisine. Along the way, we will also introduce you to the ‘story’ of olive oil, its role in social, economic and religious life and rituals of the Greeks since the ancient times, and how olive oil can contribute to a healthier lifestyle according to the principles of Mediterranean diet. During this tour, you will learn to appreciate olive oil, its place in Greek culture, gastronomy and rituals, and the basics of Mediterranean food & diet, while experiencing Cycladic nature and village life in the most authentic way: walking through it!