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THE NOBLE OLIVE AT ODYSSEY 2026

Meraki Expeditions
price: $2050 per person

Olive Picking Week 2026 – A Taste of True Greece

Meraki Expeditions and Odyssey Activities invite you to enjoy a refined, yet wonderfully authentic Autumn escape in Greece. As summer gently fades and the land prepares for winter, you’ll take part in one of the country’s most cherished traditions: the Olive Harvest.

Set at the end of October, this carefully curated culinary week blends hands-on experiences, local culture, and relaxed Mediterranean living. Together with fellow guests and a few locals, you will harvest olives in our private olive orchard, home to approximately 300 olive trees of varying ages and sizes. Surrounded by nature and warm Greek hospitality, this is an experience that feels both grounding and indulgent.

Throughout the week, you’ll discover the fascinating journey from olive to oil. We’ll share the rich cultural history of the olive tree, guide you through traditional harvesting methods, and then invite you to take part yourself. For three or four days, you will join the harvest, and on the final picking day, we will visit a local olive press, where the olives you picked are transformed into the famous “liquid gold” — fresh, fragrant olive oil. There is much more included in this fantastic trip that everyone’s loves!

What is included?

  • Transfer from Piraeus port to Poros
  • 7 nights in our stylish Odyssey Boutique Apartments
  • 3 days of olive picking, including leisurely lunches
  • Daily breakfast (7×) and 6 convivial group dinners
  • 2 immersive cooking workshops (1 lunch & 1 dinner)
  • Preparing freshly picked olives for home consumption
  • Traditional soap-making using olive oil
  • Guided excursion to a local olive press
  • 1 liter of freshly pressed olive oil made from your own harvest
  • Odyssey apron & Katerina’s cooking book
  • Transfer from Poros to Piraeus

What to wear

  • Olive picking is a hands-on, outdoor experience. Comfortable, warm clothing that can handle a little wear is recommended, along with sturdy shoes (preferably waterproof) that you don’t mind getting dusty or muddy.

Optional Extension: Discover Athens in Style:

  • To enrich your journey, we are happy to suggest an optional 3-day stay in Athens, either before or after your olive picking week.
    This extension allows you to explore Greece’s vibrant capital at a relaxed pace — think boutique hotels, private or small-group guided tours of the Acropolis and ancient sites, atmospheric neighborhoods, museums, fine dining, and rooftop views over the city.

We’d be delighted to advise on:

  • Boutique or luxury accommodation
  • Cultural highlights and guided tours
  • Dining recommendations
  • Seamless transfers between Athens and Poros

Schedule:

*Arrival October 24th, Departure October 31st / 2026
*Dates provided are arrival and departure from Poros Island Greece.

Sample Week Program:

Day 1: Arrival and accommodation | Elegant welcome drink & introduction, accompanied by mezes
Day 2: Visit to a local autumn festival | Traditional Greek dinner with the group
Day 3: Introduction to olive picking traditions | First harvest (including lunch) | Cooking workshop & shared dinner
Day 4: Olive picking (morning & afternoon, with lunch) | Greek dinner with the group
Day 5: Olive oil soap-making workshop | Visit to the olive press | Cooking workshop & group dinner
Day 6: Free morning | Preparing olives for consumption | Greek dinner with the group
Day 7: Free morning and afternoon | Finalizing soap & farewell Greek dinner
Day 8: Departure

Flights & transfers:

Flights are not included. Late October typically offers very attractive flight options to Athens.
Transfer from Athens Airport to Poros can be reached easily by bus and hydrofoil, costing approximately €45 per person.
If you prefer a more comfortable journey, we can also arrange a private taxi transfer directly to Poros. Just let us know your preference.

Price:

$2050.00 per person double occupancy - Single room add an additional $775.00 per person

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Participants:

Please refer to paragraph 10 in our terms and conditions about the minimum amount of persons that are required.

Reservations:

A non-refundable deposit of $1315 per person required to book due on or before May 1, 2026.
ALL final payments are due by July 15, 2026.
If any payments are late there will be a $150.00 charge.

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