The Olive routes 4 families

At the center of Νatural and Cultural heritage in Karteroli, Messinia, a tour specially designed for families, reveals the gastronomic identity and history of the area through “games”, myths and family activities. Then, inside the tasting room, the gastronomic adventure continues, by revealing the quality characteristics of the extra virgin olive oil! The journey ends with the tasting of local goods and a light meal of traditional products.

Duration

About 2.5 Hours

Location

Meeting Point

Karteroli Natural and Cultural Heritage Promotion Center

Included

Positive vibes and many smiles (!)
English speaking, hostesses, archeologist and olive oil expert.
Educational and fun tour at the Center of Natural and Cultural Heritage of Karteroli.
Games, puzzle solving and family fun activities.
Hands on olive oil tasting workshop by an olive oil expert, member of a certified tasting panel.
Tasting of local products and inspired food combinations.
Interactive activity for the basic principles of the Mediterranean and traditional diet.
Light meal (Tzatziki, olives, olive paste, breadsticks, local cheese, smoked ham, vegetables etc.)

The activities are recommended for families with children 5-14 years old and are adjusted according to the age of the participating children.

Price

~~45€~~ 35€/adult, ~~20€~~ 15€/ child (3-16 years old)

Family ticket price (up to 2 adults and 3 children): 120 € 100 €

Minimum number of persons: 2

Small – Private groups up to 16 people.

Special prices for families and groups

Transfer to and from the hotel is not included

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Discover the gastronomic identity of the area at the Natural and Cultural Heritage Center

The gastronomic journey begins at the center of Natural and Cultural heritage in Karteroli, Messinia, which is located 12 km from the city of Kalamata and just 5 km from the airport. The stone building of 1910 reveals the gastronomic identity and history of the area through an interactive tour by an archaeologist.

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Have fun and gain knowledge through family activities

Mythical heroes, Gods and Playmobils are the guides in the journey of knowledge and fun! Interactive family activities and the solution of puzzles are the trigger to discover the history of the area’s local products and nutrition but also for fun!

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Family Olive oil tasting experience!

Inside the tasting room, the dining table has the aroma of olive oil and you will be introduced by an olive oil connoisseur to its features in a tasting workshop especially designed for families… Try more than 4 varieties of olive oil, such as “Koroneiki”, “Manaki”, “Halkidiki” etc. and recognize the aromas, the personality and the characteristics that classify them in the category of extra virgin olive oil.

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The game of Taste

Key food products such as cheese, bread, olives, raisins, figs etc. become the reference points in the local gastronomy! The tasting of a variety of local goods and the inspired food combinations are a unique tasting experience.

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Enjoy a light lunch.

The day, full of emotions and new knowledge, ends with a light meal and a variety of traditional dishes…Fresh vegetables from our garden, Greek Gruyère cheese, tzatziki, Kalamata olives, olive tapenade, lalagia (local breadsticks), smoked ham, local pie and of course wine.

The history, the soul, the tradition, the gastronomy of Messinia are revealed through the olive oil routes… enjoy a unique experience filled with the wisdom, the flavor and the aroma of Peloponnese.