Olive Picking &
Eco-Glamping Experience

Upon your arrival at Odyssey Eco Camping in Galatas, settle into your accommodations and take a moment to relax in the serene natural surroundings. Once settled join the group for an informal welcome drink and traditional Greek Meal while enjoying the picturesque views of Poros across the water.

After breakfast we’ll embark on an unforgettable journey to the Methana Volcano Peninsula, a land shaped by ancient volcanic activity and rich in natural beauty and history.

Today we’ll  hike to the volcanic crater near Kameni Chora, where breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and surrounding islands await. Along the way, accompanied by our guide we’ll explore remnants of prehistoric and ancient settlements including the sight of the the Stone of Hephaestus where myth meets history. We’ll visit the protected lake of Psyfta an ecological treasure where early forms of aquaculture flourished. Prior to our afternoon hike we’ll stop for an Ouzo tasting and mezze before heading to lunch at a local taverna. 

In the evening we’ll enjoy a buffet style dinner at the Glamping Area.

Begin your journey into the world of olive picking with an engaging introduction to the history and techniques of this ancient craft. Equipped with new knowledge, head to the nearby groves for your first hands-on harvesting experience. After we’ll enjoy a rustic lunch that embodies the simplicity and richness of Greek cuisine before some free time to spend at the camp.

 In the evening, we’ll come together for  a hands-on cooking workshop, where you’ll prepare and share a meal that showcases the flavors of the region.

Today, we get to spend the morning and early afternoon working with the Odyssey Farm’s Horticulturist fully immersed in the meditative and rhythmic process of olive picking.

In the afternoon there will be time to spend on your own relaxing by the sea or just swinging in a hammock in the olive grove before coming together in the evening for a traditional, festive Greek BBQ cooked over an open fire.

After breakfast we’ll learn the art of soap-making using the olives and oil harvested earlier in the week. Here you’ll create natural, handcrafted soaps to take home as a memento of your experience. 

After soap making we’ll make and bake some fresh sourdough breads (GF available) to be dipped later in our freshly pressed extra virgin olive oil.

After lunch, it’s GREEN GOLD time!  We will visit the local olive press to witness the fascinating process of turning harvested olives into cold-pressed virgin olive oil. When we return to camp, we’ll participate in another interactive cooking workshop utilizing our fresh pressed oil in our dinner preparations.

After breakfast, join a local beekeeper and honey producer to learn the importance of honey in the Greek culture for both culinary and medicinal uses. In the afternoon we’ll reconnect with the harvest for an olive tasting and learn how to prepare olives for preservation in a variety of ways.

Before dinner we’ll celebrate the day’s accomplishments while enjoying a wine and cheese tasting before our group dinner under the stars.

This morning & afternoon you’ll have free time to further explore Poros & Galatas, visit local attractions, or simply unwind in nature.

In the late afternoon, we’ll finalize our soap creations and gather for a celebratory farewell dinner with a few Greek surprises , while reflecting on the week’s experiences and friendships we’ve created.

After a light breakfast we’ll bid farewell to Galatas and Odyssey Eco Camping, leaving with cherished memories, newfound knowledge, and tangible treasures like your homemade olive oil and soap.