Organic Farm Picnic & Olive Oil Tasting in Santorini

• Try mouthwatering local dishes in a shaded setting, surrounded by medicinal plants, a rare vineyard and sweeping views
• Learn how volcanic soil and weather conditions shape what grows here as you wander through the terraced farm side by side with the owner
• Taste olive oil the way professionals do, discovering how to identify key characteristics and detect subtle flavors

Start your day with a scenic drive & a history lesson 

Your adventure begins with pick-up from your accommodation, followed by a drive toward Santorini’s countryside near Oia. As the landscape shifts from villages to farmland, your guide shares fascinating insights about the island’s volcanic origins. 

From the caldera formation to the role the Kolumbo submarine volcano plays in shaping the mineral-rich soil, you’ll understand why this land produces such distinct flavors.

Savor local delicacies at SantOrganics’ picnic area

Once you arrive at SantOrganics, the owner leads you to a private picnic spot that feels like a hidden paradise. Surrounded by rows of medicinal plants, the island’s only black raisin vineyard and stunning vistas, it’s the ideal setting for a peaceful break.

Spread out before you is a luscious feast: handmade savory pies, crisp Greek salad, traditional sweets, fresh fruit and drinks. As you might expect, everything is prepared following family recipes and the farm’s philosophy of natural, wholesome nutrition.

Tour the beautiful premises of the farm

After your picnic, it’s time to explore the terraced farm grounds. You’ll pass through the rare black raisin vineyard, spot native herbs like wild thyme and caper, and witness prickly pear plants growing naturally.

Inside the traditional cave farmhouse, the owner explains what it’s really like to farm here: dealing with volcanic soil and strong winds, and how these conditions influence cultivation, harvesting and production. This is also your chance to ask questions and have them answered by someone who actually does the work.

Indulge in a delightful olive oil and liqueur tasting

The experience wraps up with the most anticipated part: the tasting. The owner walks you through professional sensory techniques, including how to evaluate olive oil and how to spot the difference between excellent and mediocre.

Next comes the star of the show: the farm’s black raisin liqueur, produced in limited quantities from those unique grapes you just walked past. You’ll also taste organic dried currant grapes and enjoy handmade savory and sweet bites that pair beautifully with the drinks.

And if you want to take it a step further? You can opt for a short demonstration with prickly pear seed oil and volcanic clay! No matter the case, by the time you’re done, you’ll leave not just with a full belly, but with knowledge you can use in your everyday life.