Keramikos Olive Oil Experience & Walking Tour

Menu & tasting

Your journey begins at the Theseus Statue in Thissio Square, beneath the gaze of the Acropolis. Here, you’ll learn about the story behind Athens’ name, and its deep connection to the olive tree. As you walk, you’ll encounter olive trees and discover the life cycle of the olive tree, from pruning and blossoming to harvesting. The experience then moves from ancient Greece to modern Athens as you stroll toward the Keramikos neighborhood, an area once known for its pottery workshops, now famous for its creative energy and street art. The walk concludes at Meigma Restaurant, where the olive oil tasting begins. Guided by a certified Olive Oil Sommelier, guests will: - Learn about the main stages of olive oil production - Master the official olive oil tasting technique - Understand the difference between extra virgin and virgin olive oil - Discover how to store olive oil properly at home - Taste three distinct extra virgin olive oils, each representing a different variety and region of Greece After the tasting you will enjoy a Greek lunch paired with the olive oils from the tasting, an exploration of how olive oil enhances flavor and transforms food into an expression of culture.

• Warm Breadstarter
• Saladstarter

  Seasonal salad with local ingredients

• Favastarter

  Local fava with extra virgin olive oil

• Eggs Stakastarter

  Eggs with clotted butter and pansetta

• Pie of the daystarter
• Local dessertdessert