Transport
Pick-up was on time, driver pleasant and courteous. Our guide Spiro was very knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about the service and Corfu. The girl who explained the process was also friendly and knowledgeable. Interesting to learn about the extraction process and different types of oil. Tasting was extremely pleasant experience! Also impressed by their passion for achieving high quality olive oil. It would have been nice to walk in the olive grove and learn about the husbandry.
Ask any Greek what the secret to long life is and they'll say a good glug of olive oil over every meal. Find out why locals love their ‘liquid gold' with a private tour and tasting session at a family-run olive mill. You'll learn all about the history of harvesting olives and try top-quality oils paired with local snacks.
Travel into the sun-soaked hills of Corfu's countryside where this centuries-old estate sits in the shadow of Gardiki Castle, a Medieval fortress. It's in this enviable setting that you'll be welcomed to one of Corfu's top olive oil producers, aptly named The Governor's Mill. Here, a member of the Dafnis family will show you around.
Get the lowdown on the traditions of olive oil production processes as you stroll through groves with views of the mountains in the background. Then, it's time to savour the fruits of their labour. Sample their finest oils with a finger-food selection of local snacks and a good glass of Greek wine.
