Tour, Tasting and Food Pairing at Maleas Estate

Maleas Estate in Doxato, Drama, Macedonia, is a third-generation family business producing premium olive oil since 1997. Its olive groves in Doxato, Kyrgia, and Agora, Drama, feature the renowned ‘Chalkidikis’ and ‘Megaron’ varieties, handpicked to deliver extra virgin olive oil that captures the true essence of the Mediterranean.

Your immersive experience begins in the venerable olive groves where the family’s story took root, with an opportunity to participate in the harvesting procedure. A guided walk through the estate is followed by a detailed tour of the contemporary olive mill facilities, covering every stage of production and packaging.

Experts then guide you through olive oil evaluation — sharing how quality and characteristics are discerned, from the choice of olive varieties to the careful processing that preserves natural flavours and aromas. The experience culminates in a tasting session pairing Maleas Estate extra virgin olive oils with various raw materials, revealing the versatility of Drama region olive oil and its food pairing possibilities.

Maleas Estate also serves Drama, Serres, and Kavala producers, adhering to European standards and cutting-edge technologies. Discover more experiences in Macedonia through Gastronomy Tours.

Olive Mill Tour and Olive Oil Tasting

• Estate Tour: Explore the Maleas Estate and learn about three generations of innovative olive oil production in the Drama region of northern Greece
• Olive Oil Tasting: Participate in a guided tasting of Maleas Estate’s premium olive oils using professional evaluation methodology
• Food Pairing Session: Learn the art of pairing premium Drama olive oil with different foods — discovering how the oil’s intensity, fruitiness, and complexity match different ingredients