Olive Oil Tasting & Food Pairing

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Explore the world of Cretan olive oil with our guided tasting. Discover unique flavors, learn its rich history, and see how it pairs perfectly with local cuisine. Join us for a gourmet journey.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Olive oil is the 'liquid gold of the earth' (Homer, 9th century BC).

Would you like to find out the secrets of this treasure, which is its key element of the Cretan diet for 4000 years?


At our restaurant we organize tastings of Extra Virgin Olive Oils in groups of 2-12 people. The olive oil tasting is done in absolute harmony with the eating habits that prevail on the island which are based on the excellent raw materials, as well as the right blending of tradition with modern trends.

With us:

• you will enjoy a wide variety of flavors and aromas, found in the finest extra virgin olive oils of Crete.

• You will discover the roots and history of olive oil.

• You will learn how it is produced, how it is processed and how it is harmoniously combined with dishes of local Cretan cuisine.

Register NOW and enjoy.

Being olive oil tasting certified we promise a unique experience.



Sample Menu

STARTER
Black – eyed Peas with flower of sea Salt
STARTER
Marinated Sardine fillets on crispy bruschetta with avocado mousse & herb sauce
STARTER
Assortment of local Cheese
MAIN
Linguini a la Vongole (with fruit di mare)
(Choice of one of the main dishes)
MAIN
Sea Bass Fillet with fennel, tomato comfit & fresh herbs
(Choice of one of the main dishes)
MAIN
Lamb in vine leaves, stuffed with gruyere & vegetables
(Choice of one of the main dishes)

What You Get

Dinner
1. Black – eyed Peas 2. Marinated Sardine fillets with avocado 3. Assortment of local Cheese 4. Linguini a la Vongole, OR Sea Bass Fillet with fennel, OR Lamb in vine leaves, stuffed with gruyere

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

With us you will enjoy a wide variety of flavors and aromas, found in the finest extra virgin olive oils of Crete. • You will discover the roots and history of olive oil. • You will learn how it is produced, how it is processed and how it is harmoniously combined with dishes of local Cretan cuisine. Register NOW and enjoy. Being olive oil tasting certified we promise a unique experience.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Επιμενίδου 4, Επιμενίδου, Rethimno, Greece, GR, 741 31

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The olive oil tastings are taking place in the Veneto Restaurant at the old town of Rethymno, Crete
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $136.34 
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Please note that the time is in Eastern European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: July 9, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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