Have you ever been curious about harvesting olives? Then you must visit Greece in late autumn and experience how different daily life can be on an inspiring island such as Kythira. There are hardly any tourists, you are alone with the Greeks and the island is unspoilt. During the day, you will be very active, immersed in nature, harvesting olives or walking. Late in the afternoon at home, after a warm and refreshing shower, you will recover from another energetic day, with the heating turned on, a glass of ouzo, the candles burning and a good book. All that remains is to go out for dinner in one of the tavernas in Potamos.
So: complete relaxation together with strenuous activities – the perfect combination to get away from your daily routine, to escape a bit from your daily life.
The olive walking weeks in summary:
Enjoying an active autumn on the Greek island of Kythira
A week immersed in nature
Completely away from normal routine
Emptying your mind
3 olive picking days
2 walking days
1 free day
Information:
Arrival is possible on every day in November.
On your arrival day we will inform you about the week’s program.
Harvesting: you will be picking olives together with locals. You will enjoy hard work and may experience some aching muscles!
Walking: you will be walking in small groups, guided by Frank. The walks – one in the north and one in the south – are relaxing and inspiring.
Excursions: you will be visiting an Olive Oil Co-operative and a tsipouro distillery.
You can extend your stay on Kythira, of course. We will be happy to inform you about the possibilities.
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About The Host
We like to share our love for Kythira and our knowledge of the island with other walking enthusiasts and Greece lovers. Walking is our passion. In 2024 we will publish the 20th edition of our walking guide ‘Kythira on Foot’. The many kilometers of footpaths between the sixty villages make the green and peaceful island a unique walking paradise. We offer many walking options: individual trekking tours, guided walks, group walking holidays, and our well-known olive-picking walking weeks.
By joining one of our excursions or workshops, you will meet local Kythirians who enthusiastically talk about their island. Prepare the loveliest meals together for example or make organic olive oil soap – all these experiences will make your holiday on Kythira unforgettable.
If you are eager for excitement and adventure, you should have a look at our outdoor program with many different tours like canyoning and sea kayaking. Be inspired!