Walk Through the Olive Grove.
Step into our olive grove and experience the land where everything begins.
Guided by passionate producers, you’ll explore:
- The life cycle of the olive tree
- Traditional & modern cultivation techniques
- The story behind our trees and our land
This is not just a walk, it’s a connection with nature.
The Olive Oil Experience
Learn how olive oil is truly made.
We take you through:
- Myths and history
- Harvesting process
- Extraction methods (traditional vs modern)
- What really defines extra virgin olive oil
By the end, you’ll never look at olive oil the same way again.
Guided Olive Oil Tasting
A hands-on tasting experience designed to train your palate.
You will:
- Taste different types of olive oil
- Learn how to recognize quality instantly
- Discover aromas, textures & flavours
- Understand what makes an olive oil exceptional
Paired with tasteful local goods that highlight the oil.
Pricing
€25 per person. (Children under 12 years FREE)
Small groups for a more personal experience.
Experience Details
- Duration: ~1.5 hours
- Ideal for: Couples, families, groups, food lovers
- Level: No prior knowledge needed
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat & sunscreen
- Good mood
Why This Experience?
Because olive oil is not just a product.
It’s culture. It’s history. It’s taste.
And once you experience it properly, you can never go back.
Duration: approximately 60 minutes. Group size: up to 20 guest
Take a piece of Greece with you!
After the experience, you can visit our small shop inside the olive grove and choose your favourite olive oil and local products.
✔ Extra virgin olive oil
✔ Local products
✔ Perfect gifts from Greece
✔ Local products
✔ Perfect gifts from Greece
Travel-friendly packaging. Safe for suitcase. Ready for travel!
For many of our visitors, the highlight is the sense of connection through our guided tasting sessions. Tasting olive oil under the shade of the very trees that produced it, listening to stories that link past and present, and experiencing hospitality that comes straight from the heart. Our tours are not just educational. They are immersive, emotional, and unforgettable. They allow you to take home more than a product, you take home a memory, a story, and a piece of Greece itself. learning how to distinguish flavours, aromas, and textures in the same way that sommeliers appreciate wine. You will discover the secrets of extra virgin olive oil, its unique health properties, its role in the Mediterranean diet, and how it can transform your cooking.
Visiting FORELIA means stepping into a story that began thousands of years ago. The olive tree has been sacred to the Greeks since ancient times. According to mythology, the goddess Athena gifted the olive tree to the Athenians, granting them wisdom, peace, and nourishment. Since then, olive oil has been present at the Olympic Games, used in rituals, medicine, and of course, in every Greek kitchen.
Here, you will learn how to appreciate olive oil like a connoisseur - observing its colour, savouring its aroma, and experiencing its taste, from fruity notes to peppery finishes. We show you how to recognize true extra virgin olive oil, understand its health benefits, and enjoy it in everyday cooking.
But beyond knowledge, there is a deeper connection. Our tours bring you closer to the land, the culture, and the people of Greece. Sharing stories, traditions, and flavours, we invite you to feel at home under the shade of our trees. Many of our visitors describe the experience as transformative: a chance to connect with history while enjoying the warmth of Greek hospitality.
At FORELIA, olive oil tourism is not just an activity, it is an immersive journey into the roots of Greece, where every taste and every step among the groves ties you to something timeless.
Activities near forelia.
A visit to FORELIA is more than an olive oil experience — it is an opportunity to explore a region rich in history, nature, gastronomy, and authentic Greek culture. Located in Pieria, Northern Greece, at the foothills of Mount Olympus and close to the Aegean coastline, FORELIA can easily be combined with a variety of experiences that transform your visit into a full-day or multi-day itinerary.
This makes FORELIA an ideal destination for olive oil tourism in Greece, agrotourism experiences, and Mediterranean culinary travel.
Mount Olympus – The Mountain of the Gods
Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the Twelve Gods, is located just minutes from FORELIA. Visitors can enjoy hiking trails, guided mountain tours, nature exploration, and panoramic viewpoints across the Olympus National Park.
Combining a Mount Olympus hiking experience with an extra virgin olive oil tasting in Pieria creates a balanced journey of nature and gastronomy — ideal for travelers seeking authentic Greek experiences.
Beaches of the Olympic Riviera
The crystal-clear waters of the Olympic Riviera are only a short drive away. Visitors can combine their olive grove tour in Greece with swimming in the Aegean Sea or relaxing at the sandy beaches of Leptokarya and Plaka.
An olive oil tasting followed by a sunset by the sea offers a complete coastal and culinary tourism experience in Greece.
Traditional Villages & Cultural Heritage
Discover the charm of Old Panteleimonas and Litochoro, traditional villages known for their stone architecture, local tavernas, and breathtaking views of Mount Olympus and the Aegean Sea.
History lovers can visit the Archaeological Park of Dion, an ancient sacred city dedicated to Zeus. A visit to Dion connects beautifully with the deep historical roots of olive oil in ancient Greek civilization.
Gastronomy & Local Flavors
Pieria is a destination for Greek gastronomy tourism and Mediterranean diet experiences. Visitors can combine their olive oil tasting tour with wine tastings at local wineries, traditional Greek tavern dining, honey producers, and regional delicacies.
FORELIA enhances the culinary journey by offering an authentic extra virgin olive oil tasting experience in Greece, connecting land, tradition, and flavor in one immersive activity.