Where to Go: the 15 Best Olive Grove Walks in Greece

1.Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 1h 30m · from $9Our pick

Alex Alexakis guides you through a family olive farm in Crete, explaining cultivation, harvesting, and olive oil production before introducing you to dragon fruit, a newer crop on the island. The 90-minute visit includes olive oil with local bread, fruit-infused tea or coffee, and time to buy farm products.

“We loved this tour and tasting, very informal and friendly family run business. Our tour guide Alex was great. would recommend this to anyone, amazing quality food and so good for the price!”

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2.Organic Olive Grove tour & Olive oil tasting & lunch in Kalamata!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144Highest rated

Join Maria of Mama’s Flavours for a three-hour olive oil experience near Kalamata. You’ll walk among traditional organic olive trees, visit a certified mill, and taste four Greek extra virgin oils with a professional taster. Transport is needed, lunch is optional, and the private tour works well for families.

“5 stars is not enough for the level of service, attention and joy Maria showed us. From start to finish we learned so much about extra virgin olive oil, the process and the history as well as shared experiences through out Greece. We highly recommend Maria’s olive tour and so much more! We had the light lunch which was an added bonus that was more than worth it!”

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3.Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

At Cretan Dragon Fruit Farm near Heraklion, Alex and his family show you their olive grove, snail farm, and dragon fruit plantation. Expect a short farm walk, views over the Cretan hills, and a generous tasting of olives, olive oil, marmalades, honey, cheese, bread, tomatoes, and dragon fruit. The tour is in English and lasts about two hours.

“A visit is definitely worth it. Just to see the dragon fruit bloom, we should have checked beforehand when it bloomed.Auto-translated”

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4.Hiking in Olive Groves,Village,Sunset,with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70

Join guide Yorgos for a 3.5-hour walk from Liapades through olive groves, coastal paths, abandoned villas, Rovinia Cave, and Limni’s twin beaches. You’ll learn about olive oil, stop for a swim, eat a homemade pastry, and finish among the narrow lanes of a 17th-century village at sunset. Pickup is available from several Corfu resorts.

“This hike was way more than I anticipated. Yorgos was so nice & thoughtful in every way. I learned so much about the region, olive trees & olive oil. I saw so many beautiful hidden beaches & The vistas were absolutely amazing! I learned so much about the medieval town of Liapades as we wandered through it right before sunset. I cannot say enough good things about this hike. It was a highlight of my 12 day stay in Old Town Corfu, getting to see the beauty of the western side of the island. The guide was informative & the very best of my whole stay in Corfu. Please don't…”

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5.Olive Oil Tasting, Olive Grove & Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $492

Leave Athens at 9:00 a.m. for a private drive to Corinth and a rural olive estate. With an olive-oil professional and hosts such as Marianne, Melina, or Ana, you’ll tour Manaki olive trees, taste Greek oils and local snacks, and sample wine. Downtown hotel pickup is included.

“A beautiful day amongst the olive trees learning and tasting the Olive Oil was most fabulous things I did in Greece. Would recommend to all!!!!”

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6.Kalamata, Greece: Organic Olive Grove Tour-Olive oil tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Join Maria for a private three-hour olive oil experience near Kalamata. Walk among old organic olive trees, visit a certified mill, and taste four Greek extra virgin olive oils with a certified taster. You’ll learn how Koroneiki olives become oil, then finish with local delicacies or an optional Messinian lunch.

“Amazing private tour. Once booked for the day no other people are added. Maria is great and knowledgeable guide, passionate about the region, culture, olive oil and food. Most importantly she has fantastic personality. Must do tour, if you are in Kalamata.”

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7.Delphi: Easy Hike on Ancient Path through the Olive Groves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $35

Walk from Delphi downhill through ancient paths and olive groves toward Chriso and the Aggali coastline. Local guides such as Costas share myths, history, village stories, and olive-farming know-how, while quizzes and friendly challenges keep the 90-minute to three-hour outing lively. Transport returns you to Delphi.

“This hike was unforgettable! The landscapes were breathtaking—mountain peaks, olive valley, and a sea view made every step worth it. What truly stood out was our guides, whose fun and upbeat attitude turned the trek into a joy. They shared interesting historical facts with a humorous twist and kept our spirits high throughout! A perfect blend of stunning scenery and good vibes—highly recommended!”

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8.Sunset BBQ in the Olive Grove

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Meet Alex Alexakis at his family-run olive grove near Heraklion for a short tour of olive and dragon fruit cultivation. Then settle on the patio for a generous Greek BBQ, white wine, dessert, and sunset views toward Dia Island. The two-hour experience costs $21 per person and is limited to six people.

“Repas excellent et copieux, tout est fait maison. Et notre hôte Alex est super accueillant ses explications sont très intéressantes, il ne pousse absolument pas à la vente de ses produits ( huile d'olive, marmelades,...) qui sont à un prix très abordable et délicieux. Je recommande +++”

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9.Hiking in the Olive Groves,Villages,Sunset,with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join a private three-hour evening hike from Liapades with guide George, following coastal paths to Rovinia and Limni beaches. Expect sea-cave views, abandoned villas, a possible swim, an olive-grove stop, and sunset from a rocky lookout. Walking sticks, water, and a cereal bar are included.

“We had an incredible hike with George which was definitely the highlight of our trip to Corfu. We started in the traditional hillside village of Liapades, winding our way along a picturesque trail through the trees with incredible views of the coastline and some gorgeous quiet beaches. George was so knowledgeable and really made it fun for us. A highlight was a (chilly!) swim at the deserted beach of Limni just below an abandoned villa, and watching the sunset from a rocky outcrop. 10/10 would recommend.”

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10.Cretan Farmers Brunch and Olive Grove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Meet Alex Alexakis at his traditional olive grove and dragon fruit farm near Heraklion for a private 90-minute visit. He explains olive oil production and unusual dragon fruit cultivation, then serves a generous Cretan brunch of omelette, dolmadakia, herb pies, salad, cheese pies, and local fruit when available.

“Alex the owner was amazing! Personable, funny, and very knowledgeable as he serves in all capacities of the farm operations and promotion. Definitely an authentic experience. The food is amazing and you will be more than satisfied. He takes time to thoroughly answer questions and you will learn a lot. A must do!”

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11.Greece in a Drop: Olive Grove Walk and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

At Aloades Estate in Thessaly, Dimitris and Costantino guide you through an olive grove, explain traditional and sustainable farming, and lead a tasting of Greek and Italian extra virgin oils. Over 90 minutes, pair the oils with bread, tomato, and feta in a small group of up to eight.

“We had a very pleasant evening with Dimitris at his olive tree plantation. I had only some general knowledge of olives before and he gave us a very interesting and informative overview of the process of growing, harvesting and pressing of olives. We were surprised by the taste of the different kinds of olive oils, so different than the ones found in regular shops. For me it was definitely a start of a journey into the world of quality olive oils. I recommend this tour to those who are interested in gastronomy and quality foods.”

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12.Monastery – Ancient Olive tree & Museum-Cretan Brewery Private Tour from Chania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel with SeaByBus and guides Christine or Thanasis from Chania into western Crete. See the Transfiguration Monastery, the ancient olive tree at Vouves, and its small museum, then tour Cretan Brewery for Charma beer. Greek coffee, olive oil, beer tastings, WiFi, USB charging, and private transport are included.

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13.Rethymnon Olive Tree Sponsorship Protect and Plant Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $141

Meet near Rethymno, ride with the Cretan Aenaon team to an olive grove, and choose between sponsoring an existing tree or planting a cutting from the Cretan Lazarus project. Add a name plaque, take photos and video, learn about endangered olive varieties, and toast the tree in a private two-and-a-half-hour visit.

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14.Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery – Distillery with Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $219

Spend a full day with a private driver exploring Knossos, a family olive farm, a Cretan winery and raki distillery, then enjoy lunch in Archanes. Anthony and Roula have both been praised for their friendly, informative driving. Knossos entry and a professional palace guide cost extra.

“Knossos palace was ok standard self guided tour, that we set up for ourselves, the remainder of the tour was exceptionally Great, Anthony our driver was fantastic, he took us through Crete and explained the basics of the island, then took us to the Cretan Dragon OlivRead more”

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15.Local Wine Tasting & Visit to the Ancient Olive Tree

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $159

Spend about 3.5 hours traveling from Stalos through Cretan villages to a family winery for native wines, olive oils, and local snacks. Then visit the ancient olive tree of Vouves and its museum. A local host drives, guides, and provides water and light snacks in a private or semi-private setting.

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