Olive Oil Tasting with Lunch: the 15 Best Long Tables Worldwide

1.Sorrento: Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $115Our pick

Meet the Gargiulo family at La Masseria Farm near Sorrento. Raffaele, Eugenio, and family members lead you through olive groves, 800 lemon trees, beehives, animals, an old wine cellar, and oil mill before a generous homemade lunch with wine and limoncello. Expect some steep paths and wear comfortable shoes.

“The trip was excellent, Raphalle and his brother were funny and knowledgeable , the farm is lovely and the family are all so welcoming. The home cooked food was delicious and the animals were very friendly . I would totally recommend this trip.”

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2.Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring western Crete in a small 4WD group. Visit the 3,000-year-old Vouves olive tree, taste olive oils and five local wines at Anoskeli, then enjoy a generous Cretan lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat. Guides such as Nikos, Yiannis, Dimitris, and Nasos add local history and practical insight along the way.

“This was a highlight of the trip For me believe it or not. On the one hand it was a trip to an olive Grove and a mountaintop restaurant. But, the history and culture you learn and feel throughout the trip is remarkable and memorable. The Milia mountain resort,,restaurant is gorgeous in its rustic charm,,and the meal enjoyed there was in the top three I had of my 2 weeks in Crete, probably the best. Loved it.”

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3.Florence: Great Chianti Wine and Olive Oil Trail with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 160 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $104

Spend 5 to 7 hours touring Chianti from Florence with an English-speaking guide, visiting three wineries, an historic olive oil mill, and Greve in Chianti. Expect generous tastings, a three-course lunch, scenic hill roads, and a small-group ride in a Mercedes minivan. Guides such as Francesco, Chiara, and Peter are known for warm, informative hosting.

“This was a very enjoyable day trip. Our drivers / guides, Tanya and Claudia, were very friendly and knowledgeable. The three boutique wineries that we visited were charming, the countryside was absolutely beautiful and the wines amazing. We were very fortunate to be able to observe the olive pressing process.”

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4.Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch – Semi Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend 7 to 8 hours beyond Chania in a 4WD with up to six people, visiting St John the Hermit Cave, the ancient Vouves olive tree, Anoskeli Winery and Olive Mill, and a mountain restaurant near Topolia or Samaria Gorge. Expect olive oil, five local wines, Cretan food, coffee, and an English-speaking host such as Nasos, Dimitris, Nikolas, or George.

“Great tour with a very knowledgeable host. Enjoyed learning about the history of Greece while traversing the mountain to Samaria Gorge, where we were treated to the most delicious (and large) lunch!”

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5.Kalamata- Olive oil & Wine Tour with traditional lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet at Androusa Castle at 10:00 for a four-hour food and farm experience led by The Olive Routes. Visit a winery, modern and historic olive mills, taste three olive oils and wines, then share a generous homemade lunch with local dishes, dessert, and wine.

“Intimate. Even though it was a fairly large group (16 people), our guide still made it feel personal. The views and area are spectacular, while the tastings were very in depth but easy to follow. The lunch was incredible - everything produced and homemade by Georgia.”

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6.Chania: Milia Mountain Tour w/Lunch Olive Oil/Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

Spend eight hours with a small group of up to six, traveling by air-conditioned Jeep or SUV from Chania into Crete’s mountain country. Visit the 3,000 to 5,000-year-old olive tree at Ano Vouves, taste wine and organic olive oil at Anoskeli, and enjoy a traditional lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat. Guides such as Nikolas, Dimitris, and Nasos add local insight along the way.

“Dimitris was an amazing tour guide. He picked us up from our hotel and drove us around the various towns that surround Chania. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The couple that we got paired with made for even better company as well. This tour is definitely worth it. Thanks again, Dimitris.”

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7.Wine & Olive Oil Tour with lunch at the White Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring western Crete in a 4WD vehicle limited to six people. Visit the 3,000-year-old Vouves olive tree, taste five wines and organic olive oil at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a Cretan lunch high in the White Mountains. Guides such as Nikolas, Dimitris, George, and Vassilis provide local stories along the way.

“The most amazing part was our driver George who did a fantastic job driving us through some narrow, windy dirt roads up in The White Mountains and also navigated through some serious fog. We truly enjoyed the lunch at the restaurant at the entrance to the Samaria Gorge and the stunning views. The tour was terrific and we highly recommend it.”

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

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

Join Maria from Mama’s Flavours for a three-hour olive oil experience near Kalamata. Walk among ancient trees, visit a certified mill, and taste four Greek extra virgin oils with a professional taster. Transportation between the city, grove, and mill is needed and can be arranged for an added fee. A Greek lunch is optional.

“Our olive grove tour and olive oil tasting with Maria was so wonderful — a highlight of our entire time in Greece. In addition to being a personable and kind individual, Maria was so knowledgeable about olive farming, past and present. The tasting portion of the tour was eye opening, giving us a deeper understanding and appreciation for olive oil. To top it all off, Maria was kind enough to keep our kids engaged, which was a plus.”

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9.Rethymno: Private Winery & Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 5 hours · from $365

Spend five relaxed hours exploring Cretan food and drink with a private guide. Visit Kanakis olive oil mill for production insights, coffee, and tasting, then tour Dourakis Winery and sample up to five wines. Finish with lunch in Nipos or Vryses. Pickup is available in Rethymno and nearby areas.

“We had an awesome time with our guide Nora. She was very knowledgeable about the island and its rich history. We visited the olive mill, the doukataris winery and capped the day off with a delicious meal at a family-run taverna. 10/10 would recommend!”

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10.Crete: Knossos Palace, Winery & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 6 hours · from $123

Spend six hours exploring Knossos, tasting Vilana and Kotsifali wines, learning about Cretan olive oil, and eating at a village taverna. With pickup, air-conditioned transport, and groups capped at eight, guides such as George and Antonis add local context. Knossos entry and any official guide or audio tour cost extra.

“We enjoyed everything about this trip! Our driver, George, was very helpful, polite and knowledgeable about Crete and the places we visited”

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11.Semi Private Wine and Olive Oil tour (Transfer & Lunch Incl.)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $185

Spend six hours exploring Crete’s food traditions with a local guide such as Yannis, Tony, Alex, or Alexander. Visit an olive mill in Skalani, tour one of three Peza wineries, and enjoy a four-course lunch in Archanes with wine and raki. Hotel pickup, tastings, and transport are included.

“Very disappointed that we didn’t arrive at the winery which you advertised to us at booking & payment. We expected to arrive at countryside Lyrarakis Winery. We thought we were ‘short changed’ by this as there was no information provided. The hostess at Titakis ,however,was excellent. It would have been good to have had bread or some snacks at the olive oil tour as it was a long day from then until lunch - we arrived for that about 15.45.just for future information. Filosofus was an enjoyable experience.”

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12.Farm-to-Table Experience: Olive Oil, Garden Tour & Nonna’s Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

Leave Sorrento by air-conditioned minivan for a family farm in the hills. With guides such as Claudia or Klaudia, you’ll walk among lemon and olive trees, taste mozzarella, oils, honey, wine, and limoncello, then sit down to a seasonal lunch made by the family. The current format replaces pizza making with Nonna’s lunch.

“The zealousness and dedication the farmers demonstrated for a family business of over 130 years in Sorrento.”

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13.Visit to the olive grove, oil tasting and lunch at the farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

At Terra Surti near Sortino, you visit a family olive mill for an extra virgin olive oil tasting and a two-hour Sicilian farm meal. Expect bruschetta, pesto, olives, cheese, salami, seasonal stuffed pizzolo, dessert, water, and wine. On some visits, you may also help pick olives.

“Very informative tour about growing and production of Olive Oil in Sicily. An authentic experience at a farm with its own olive press. Lunch was tasty too and a generous amount.”

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14.Traditional Food tour, Olive oil Tasting with Lunch in Kalamata, Messinia!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $190

Walk Kalamata with Maria of Mama’s Flavours, stopping at six local food businesses for more than 20 Greek delicacies, four olive oils, wine, Greek coffee, mountain tea, and a light lunch. Meet local producers, learn how to taste olive oil, and explore the old center in a private, flexible four-hour experience.

“My young adult daughters and I had an amazing time with Maria. She spent 6 hours with us during which she shared her love of Greece, its history, traditions, culture and food. Nothing was rushed. The olive oil and wine tasting were particularly Read more”

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15.SOLLER: Olive Grove Experience, Oil Tasting & Picnic in the Tramuntana

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

At Es Seregalls near Sóller, you explore a working olive farm, learn about Mallorcan stone walls and olive growing, taste farm oil, and prepare a picnic from local products. Allow two hours, wear hiking shoes, and follow the arrival video carefully because the narrow mountain road can be challenging.

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