text: Full day private & guided tour.
  Our olives tasting tour is an add-on experience to three of our Thessaloniki day trips. Ideal for olives enthusiasts and nature lovers. Join our olives tasting tours and get an amazing experience. Embark on an olive and olive oil Odyssey and savor the rich flavor and variety of Northern Greek olives varieties!
  Olives and olive oil have played a vital role in Greek culture and cuisine for centuries. Their significance extends beyond their nutritional value, serving as symbols of peace, wisdom, and long standing tradition. As Greece continues to celebrate its rich heritage, the olive tree and its fruit will undoubtedly remain cherished as essential components of the country's rich identity. Olives have been an integral part of Greek culture and Mediterranean cuisine for millennia.
  The olive tree, a symbol of peace and wisdom in Greek mythology, is widely cultivated throughout the country, and its fruit, the olive, has been a staple food since ancient times. The olive tree held great significance in ancient Greek civilization. The olive leaf used to symbolize peace and victory in athletic competitions. Olives used as a source of food and oil, which was essential for lighting, cooking, and medicinal purposes as well.
  Today, olives remain a cornerstone of Greek cuisine and culture. Olive oil, a prized product in Greece, used in almost every dish, from salads and dips to main courses and desserts. The country is renowned for producing high-quality olive oil, with varieties such as Halkidiki, Koroneiki and Kalamon being particularly popular.
  Olives and olive oil have deep cultural significance in Greece. They are often associated with hospitality, family, and tradition. Olive trees are still a symbol of longevity and resilience, and planting an olive tree is a gesture of hope for the future. Olives and olive oil are well known for their health benefits. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which linked to heart health. Olives themselves are a good source of antioxidants and healthy fats.
  Get to know more on Northern Greek olives and olive oil and have a great tasting experience along with your preferred day trip from Thessaloniki. Join our olives tasting tours and get an amazing experience.
  Get to know more on Northern Greek cheese and have a great tasting experience along with your preferred day trip from Thessaloniki. Join our cheese tasting tours and get an amazing experience. Thessaloniki day trips in Northern Greece, private & guided tours for up to 12 travelers by SKG BUS!
  - Hotel, Thessaloniki Port or AirBNB pickup & drop off
  - Transportation with spacious 9 seater minivan or 12 seater minibus
  - Water, coffee & beverages
  - Lunch & drinks
  - Tour guide gratuities
  - Be sure to take your time and appreciate the beauty of the landscape and scenery. There is so much to see, from pristine nature to amazing valleys and to the amazing local architecture.
  - To make your wine tour experience truly exceptional, consider planning your visit during the spring or fall for milder temperatures and the lively atmosphere of these seasons in Greece
  - Interesting, live commentary from your English speaking expert tour guide and Google maps level 7 local guide.
  - Limited availability on this tour all year round. Last minute bookings not available.
  - Discounted prices per person for groups of more than 6 travelers.
  - For groups consisted from less than 4 travelers please do contact us for price & availability.
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