Tour description step by step:

1. Historical details connecting the olive tree and the olive oil with Greece and the Island of Corfu. Exhibition of old techniques and machinery. 

2. Guided Tour at the "Loutrouvio" (Old Olive mill) of the Dafnis Family. Learning the painstaking methods of olive oil production in the past and for centuries.

3. Guided tour in the new modern olive mill area, explaining of all stages of processing and extraction of the olive oil.

4. Presentation of the International Prizes our olive oil has been awarded.

The Governor Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the first monovarietal EVOO from single Lianolia variety of Corfu, the first Health Claim EVOO in the world, the Best Greek Olive Oil Brand of 2016 (according to Gastronomos) and the first ever olive oil in the world called and used as a Medical Food from the international scientific literature published at "The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry".

5. Olive oil tasting seminar ( Village bread / Cheese , tomatoes and capers / yogurt / Natural Mineral Water )

6.  Possibility to purchase olive oil products at our exhibition.

The tour continues by driving to the ancient and century old olive groves of the Dafnis Family.

1. Visit the old olive groves of the family and meet "Mitera" olive tree which is about 1500 years old.

2. Stop by Gardiki Byzantine Castle to learn more historical details of the area

Take the first step into the amazing world of olive oil with an excursion that starts with the past and connects the culture in relation to olive oil. The guided tour starts from the museum area where there is a detailed explanation of the traditional methods for harvesting and production process and continues to the modern olive oil production area, presenting the new generation machines and the International Prizes The Governor Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been awarded, following by a unique olive oil tasting experience with traditional dishes. Prepare yourself to be an olive oil sommelier for a day! In the second part of the tour, guests enjoy a more intimate and private experience, traveling either in our comfortable mini van or in their own cars. This part includes a visit to the ancient family olive groves to meet “Mitera” the remarkable 1,500-year-old olive tree that represents centuries of history and tradition. The journey continues to the Gardiki Byzantine Castle, where participants can explore the area’s rich historical background and discover its fascinating stories. Afterward, the drop-off service begins, bringing everyone back comfortably. And as the tour concludes, the wonderful world of olive oil remains open to you ready to be explored further through taste, knowledge, and experience!

NOTES :

* Max. No of people in the mini van : 8 

* This is NOT a private tour. The total number of participants ranges from 20-30 pax. 

* We provide pick up only for a 25km radius from our location 

* Pick up time varies according to the kilometer distance from The Governor's Olive Mill. Assume that the pick up time is around 09:00-09:30.

* We need to know the pick up information (No. of people, pick up point) at least 24hrs before the tour 

* The olive mill machines are not operating in real time, as the olive harvest and production take place during October and November.

- Pick up / drop off services 

- Finger food includes the following snacks : 

 Village bread / Cheese , tomatoes and capers / yogurt / Natural Mineral Water

* If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions that we should be aware of, please take a moment to inform us

IMPORTANT NOTES :

* Max. No of people in the mini van : 8 

* This is NOT a private tour. The total number of participants ranges from 20-30 pax. 

* We provide pick up only for a 25km radius from our location 

* Pick up time varies according to the kilometer distance from The Governor's Olive Mill. Assume that the pick up time is around 09:00-09:30.

* We need to know the pick up information (No. of people, pick up point) at least 24hrs before the tour 

* The olive mill machines are not operating in real time, as the olive harvest and production take place during October and November.

* Exclusive pricing for bookings without transfer services.

To access our exclusive rates, kindly reach out to us via email at info@corfuolivetours.gr, and our team will promptly provide you with the designated discount code.