Kalamata private Food Tour, Kalamata
Discover the flavors of Greece with a one-of-a-kind, half-day private food tour in the gastronomy hub of Kalamata.
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Overview
You will visit the historic core of seaside Kalamata, strolling through charming and colorful streets with your guide. You will make a few stops at family-owned food and pastry stores, listening to stories from the locals. Kalamata and the surrounding region of Messenia are known for world-renowned black Kalamata olives, which produce exquisite olive oil.
On the way, you will stop and taste local, home-made Messinian products, try scrumptious local delicacies, including famous Corinthian raisins, enjoy an authentic traditional Greek coffee tasting paired with local pastries and fill your belly with classic Greek meze (similar to appetizers or tapas) at a traditional ouzo tavern.
You will visit an olive oil shop for a quick tasting and to learn about the production of Greece's liquid gold and a local wine shop to discover the different grape varieties of Messenia. Some favorites include Fokiano, Assyrtiko, Mandilaria, and Moschofilero. You'll learn how producers combine these indigenous grapes with foreign varieties to create white, rosé, and red wines.
You will also have the opportunity to have a light lunch at one of Kalamata's coziest restaurants. You will enjoy traditional Messinian dishes and local wines. Your knowledgeable host will share unique stories about the heritage recipes of the dishes you taste!
This tour is suitable for children of all ages and it can be adjusted to travelers with specific dietary requirements and allergies. Please inform your travel specialist accordingly.
This tour will be arranged at the optimum time taking into account various considerations, such as your overall schedule, operating hours, and heat. Please let your travel specialist know in advance if you have any specific constraints.
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4 hours
All ages
Private
Lunch Included
Start times
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Daily9:00 am
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SundayNot available
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