Albania
Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Lukovë
Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Lukovë
5.0
(76 reviews)
Discover a quieter, earthier side of southern Albania at this farm in Lukovë, an olive grove cared for by the same family for over 250 years. Taste high-quality extra virgin olive oil with the owner, Milto, learn how to spot real quality, and leave seeing olive oil (and shopping for it) in a totally new way.
From €20 / person
No dates available yet
From €20 / person
No dates available yet
Why we picked this experience
Small group
Intentionally limited group size for real interaction and questions
Deep expertise
The host is a true specialist able to answer niche questions and share hidden details
Authentic local flavours
Taste food or drink carefully sourced from the host or trusted local places
Highlights
Learn to taste olive oil properly
Discover what “true” extra virgin olive oil means, how to evaluate it, and why quality matters
Go behind the bottle
Hear how olives are harvested once a year and pressed locally, with a clear explanation of the production process
Soak up Ionian Sea views
Enjoy a stunning setting where the hillside village meets olive-covered mountains and blue sea views toward Corfu
Try the farm’s full range
Sample olive oil, olives and other handmade products and take home favorites if you wish
Full description
In the hillside village of Lukovë, beyond Albania’s famous beaches, this little farm invites you into a slower rhythm: one shaped by seasons, family, and olive trees.
This experience is hosted by Milto, the owner of the farm and the groves, who has been caring for the same family trees for generations. The name “Nena” means grandmother in Albanian, and the groves once belonged to Milto’s grandmother, so this visit isn’t just about tasting olive oil, it’s about understanding how land and identity stay intertwined in rural Albania.
Over ~1.5 hours, you’ll learn how the farm harvests native olives once a year and presses them locally. Then comes the highlight: a guided olive oil tasting where Milto shows you how to taste like a pro: how to notice aroma, bitterness, and peppery finish, and how these clues can tell you what’s actually inside the bottle.
The farm is also part of Albania’s growing agrotourism movement, supporting rural livelihoods and traditional food systems. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the craft behind great olive oil, and a much higher standard the next time you’re in a supermarket aisle.
Meeting point
Village of Lukovë
(Exact location details will be provided after booking)
About your host
Milto
Hi, I’m Milto, the owner of this small olive farm in Lukovë. These olive trees have been in my family for generations, and the grove was once my grandmother’s.
I’ll teach you what real extra virgin olive oil actually is and how to taste it properly, so you leave with a new skill and, most likely, a better understanding of what to shop for next time you're at the supermarket!
I’ve also spent years abroad (including time in Canada), so English is easy, and questions are encouraged!
Hi, I’m Milto, the owner of this small olive farm in Lukovë. These olive trees have been in my family for generations, and the grove was once my grandmother’s.
I’ll teach you what real extra virgin olive oil actually is and how to taste it properly, so you leave with a new skill and, most likely, a better understanding of what to shop for next time you're at the supermarket!
I’ve also spent years abroad (including time in Canada), so English is easy, and questions are encouraged!
Things to know
Includes
- Guided visit of the production facilities with the farm owner
- Guided extra virgin olive oil tasting (how to taste + how to judge quality)
- Samples of olive oil and other olive-based products
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Additional food, drinks, or product purchases beyond the tasting
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Customer reviews
Heidi Orrell
A highlight of our trip to Albania was a stop at this olive oil producer. We spent an enjoyable half hour talking with the owner (who lived 20 years in Canada so speaks excellent English). We learned so much about the health properties of olive oil and sampled pols and olives. Highly recommend to anyone interestes in food or health. Delicious, high quality products. Our suitcase is full!
Bert Coppens
It starts with the setting. Old albanian town hugging the steep hill. On one side the mountain covered in olive trees, on the other side the clear blue ionian sea with corfu in the distance. Milto is very proud and passionate about his olive oil and all things around it. The tour is about 1.5 hours where you see and hear the love he has for the town, traditions and making the best possible olive oil. You will learn a lot and be a true connaiseur of extra virgin olive oil by the end.
Cléo Gillet
Milto gave us a great tour. Very welcoming and knowledgeable. We bought quality produces to bring home. Lovely stop to make while travelling the coast.
Claudia Mika
It is absolutely fantastic. The oil, the olives, we were allowed to taste everything. The prices are really good and not overpriced. Everything is handmade. Milto was very friendly and gave us all kinds of interesting information. Thanks for the raki and the olive branches
Michiel de Wit
We had a great visit in the bottling/tasting room of this amazing olive oil farm. The owner welcomed us with open arms (and was very responsive beforehand :)) and explained everything there is to know about his farm, the olive oil production process, quality levels of olive oil and of course, the special natural way he produces his olives and olive oil. We had a blast and learned a lot! Great 'tour' and beautiful products. Of course we took some home!
Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Lukovë
Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Lukovë
5.0
(76 reviews)
Discover a quieter, earthier side of southern Albania at this farm in Lukovë, an olive grove cared for by the same family for over 250 years. Taste high-quality extra virgin olive oil with the owner, Milto, learn how to spot real quality, and leave seeing olive oil (and shopping for it) in a totally new way.
From €20 / person
No dates available yet
From €20 / person
No dates available yet
Why we picked this experience
Small group
Intentionally limited group size for real interaction and questions
Deep expertise
The host is a true specialist able to answer niche questions and share hidden details
Authentic local flavours
Taste food or drink carefully sourced from the host or trusted local places
Highlights
Learn to taste olive oil properly
Discover what “true” extra virgin olive oil means, how to evaluate it, and why quality matters
Go behind the bottle
Hear how olives are harvested once a year and pressed locally, with a clear explanation of the production process
Soak up Ionian Sea views
Enjoy a stunning setting where the hillside village meets olive-covered mountains and blue sea views toward Corfu
Try the farm’s full range
Sample olive oil, olives and other handmade products and take home favorites if you wish
Full description
In the hillside village of Lukovë, beyond Albania’s famous beaches, this little farm invites you into a slower rhythm: one shaped by seasons, family, and olive trees.
This experience is hosted by Milto, the owner of the farm and the groves, who has been caring for the same family trees for generations. The name “Nena” means grandmother in Albanian, and the groves once belonged to Milto’s grandmother, so this visit isn’t just about tasting olive oil, it’s about understanding how land and identity stay intertwined in rural Albania.
Over ~1.5 hours, you’ll learn how the farm harvests native olives once a year and presses them locally. Then comes the highlight: a guided olive oil tasting where Milto shows you how to taste like a pro: how to notice aroma, bitterness, and peppery finish, and how these clues can tell you what’s actually inside the bottle.
The farm is also part of Albania’s growing agrotourism movement, supporting rural livelihoods and traditional food systems. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the craft behind great olive oil, and a much higher standard the next time you’re in a supermarket aisle.
Meeting point
Village of Lukovë
(Exact location details will be provided after booking)
About your host
Milto
Hi, I’m Milto, the owner of this small olive farm in Lukovë. These olive trees have been in my family for generations, and the grove was once my grandmother’s.
I’ll teach you what real extra virgin olive oil actually is and how to taste it properly, so you leave with a new skill and, most likely, a better understanding of what to shop for next time you're at the supermarket!
I’ve also spent years abroad (including time in Canada), so English is easy, and questions are encouraged!
Hi, I’m Milto, the owner of this small olive farm in Lukovë. These olive trees have been in my family for generations, and the grove was once my grandmother’s.
I’ll teach you what real extra virgin olive oil actually is and how to taste it properly, so you leave with a new skill and, most likely, a better understanding of what to shop for next time you're at the supermarket!
I’ve also spent years abroad (including time in Canada), so English is easy, and questions are encouraged!
Things to know
Includes
- Guided visit of the production facilities with the farm owner
- Guided extra virgin olive oil tasting (how to taste + how to judge quality)
- Samples of olive oil and other olive-based products
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Additional food, drinks, or product purchases beyond the tasting
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Customer reviews
Heidi Orrell
A highlight of our trip to Albania was a stop at this olive oil producer. We spent an enjoyable half hour talking with the owner (who lived 20 years in Canada so speaks excellent English). We learned so much about the health properties of olive oil and sampled pols and olives. Highly recommend to anyone interestes in food or health. Delicious, high quality products. Our suitcase is full!
Bert Coppens
It starts with the setting. Old albanian town hugging the steep hill. On one side the mountain covered in olive trees, on the other side the clear blue ionian sea with corfu in the distance. Milto is very proud and passionate about his olive oil and all things around it. The tour is about 1.5 hours where you see and hear the love he has for the town, traditions and making the best possible olive oil. You will learn a lot and be a true connaiseur of extra virgin olive oil by the end.
Cléo Gillet
Milto gave us a great tour. Very welcoming and knowledgeable. We bought quality produces to bring home. Lovely stop to make while travelling the coast.
Claudia Mika
It is absolutely fantastic. The oil, the olives, we were allowed to taste everything. The prices are really good and not overpriced. Everything is handmade. Milto was very friendly and gave us all kinds of interesting information. Thanks for the raki and the olive branches
Michiel de Wit
We had a great visit in the bottling/tasting room of this amazing olive oil farm. The owner welcomed us with open arms (and was very responsive beforehand :)) and explained everything there is to know about his farm, the olive oil production process, quality levels of olive oil and of course, the special natural way he produces his olives and olive oil. We had a blast and learned a lot! Great 'tour' and beautiful products. Of course we took some home!