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✨Algarve`s Olive Oil Trail Tour✨

December 8th 2024
✨Algarve`s Olive Oil Trail Tour✨

Summary
Delve into the Algarve’s olive oil heritage on an immersive tour that takes you through traditional olive groves and a working olive mill. Learn about the entire olive oil production process—from tree to bottle—using time-honored methods that preserve the region’s distinct flavors. Enjoy a tasting of local olive oils, and, with the picnic option, savor a selection of regional specialties in a scenic setting. This tour offers a true taste of Algarve’s culinary heritage.

Date and Time of Departure
Scheduled based on booking date and departure location.

Tour Duration
Approximately 4 hours, including travel and major site visits.

Detailed Itinerary

  1. Olive Grove Visit
    Begin with a walk through a traditional Algarve olive grove, where you’ll learn about olive cultivation, local varieties, and the role of olives in the region’s culture. Discover how Algarve’s unique climate and soil create the distinct flavors and quality of its olives, central to both the landscape and economy.
  2. Olive Mill (Lagar) Tour
    Continue to a working olive mill, where you’ll see the pressing and extraction process up close. Experience both traditional and modern techniques, including stone mills and cold-press methods, and learn about the dedication to producing high-quality, extra-virgin olive oil.
  3. Olive Oil Tasting
    Enjoy a tasting session featuring a variety of local olive oils with unique flavor profiles, from peppery to fruity. Learn to identify the characteristics of high-grade extra-virgin olive oil and gain tips on pairing flavors for your cooking.
  4. Picnic Option
    With the picnic option, relax in a scenic location, enjoying a curated selection of Algarve specialties alongside olive oil tastings.
  5. Return
    The tour concludes back at the starting point, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for Algarve’s olive oil traditions and the flavors of the region.
     

What's Included

  1. Guided tour with an experienced local expert
  2. Entry to olive grove and working olive mill
  3. Olive oil tasting session with a variety of local oils
  4. Picnic option with regional specialties (optional)
  5. Comfortable transportation in a 7-seater Mercedes V-Class
     

What’s Not Included

  1. Lunch (unless opting for the picnic package)
  2. Personal expenses
  3. Optional gratuities
     

Experience and Highlights
Explore Algarve’s olive oil tradition with a visit to local groves and a working mill, learning the process from harvest to bottle. Enjoy tastings of high-quality olive oils, and, with the picnic option, savor Algarve’s regional flavors in a picturesque setting.

Transportation and Comfort
Travel in a spacious, air-conditioned Mercedes V-Class with seating for up to seven passengers. Pickup and drop-off are available at selected locations.

Language
This is a multilingual tour available in English, Portuguese, and other languages upon request.

Requirements or Restrictions
Suitable for all ages, with some walking on natural terrain.


Pricing and Booking
Pricing: €150 per person, with a minimum of 4 people. Special rates for groups of six or more, and exclusive pricing for private tours.
Booking: Please reserve through our website or by calling our service line at least 48 hours in advance.


Contact Information
For bookings and inquiries:

Mobile: +351 925 706 598
Email: info@algarviptravel.com 
Website: www.algarviptravel.com 
 
This Algarve Olive Oil Heritage Tour combines tradition, flavor, and culture, offering an authentic experience of the region’s olive oil legacy.