Agro-Experiences on
the Island of Ikaria
- ABOUT AGROTISA
Discover the Authentic Side of Ikaria
Welcome to Ikaria, a place where nature and people walk together at their own authentic pace. Agrotisa invites you to meet the local producers up close and discover the history and craft behind the island’s three essential treasures: Wine, Honey, and Olive Oil.
Away from mass tourism, participants form an intimate group, walking along the trails and connecting directly with the rich offerings of the Ikarian land.
- Wine, Honey & Olive Oil
The Trilogy
Honey
Discover Ikarian honey, local beekeeping traditions, and the island’s rich natural environment.
Olive Oil
Explore the history, quality, and everyday importance of olive oil in Ikarian life.
Wine
Learn about Ikarian vineyards, local wine culture, and the island’s connection with viticulture.
- EXPERIENCES
Explore Our Agro-Experiences
Choose your way to experience Ikaria: meet local producers, walk through nature, taste local products, or become part of the island’s seasonal farming life.
01 — Local Producers Tour: Meet the Producers
Details :
- Duration: ~3 hours
- Group Size: Up to 7 people
- Cost: €60 / person.
Visitors talk with local producers, learn about traditional techniques and the history of each product, and complete the visit with a tasting session.
02 — Hike & Play: Walking & Local Products
Details :
- Duration: ~2 hours
- Group Size: Up to 7 people
- Cost: €45 / person.
Hiking along the trails of Ikaria, combined with a simple, experiential game to get to know nature and its products. Participants learn about the history of the land through its environment and end the route with a small outdoor tasting session.
03 — Tasting: Honey or Olive Oil or Wine
Tasting: Honey
- Duration: ~1 hour
- Cost: €20 / person.
A short yet fulfilling experience, ideal for those who want to discover the island’s culinary wealth in one place. Visitors taste and choose from 3 different products made by various Ikarian producers, comparing them to uncover their unique nuances.
Tasting: Olive Oil
- Duration: ~1 hour
- Cost: €20 / person.
A short yet fulfilling experience, ideal for those who want to discover the island’s culinary wealth in one place. Visitors taste and choose from 3 different products made by various Ikarian producers, comparing them to uncover their unique nuances.
Tasting: Wine
- Duration: ~1 hour
- Cost: €20 / person.
A short yet fulfilling experience, ideal for those who want to discover the island’s culinary wealth in one place. Visitors taste and choose from 3 different products made by various Ikarian producers, comparing them to uncover their unique nuances.
04 — Combo Tasting: Comparative Tasting
Combo Tasting: Honey, Olive Oil & Wine
- Duration: ~1.5 hours
- Cost: €30 / person.
A comprehensive tasting process featuring all three local products. It includes comparing products from different producers as well as combining olive oil, wine, and honey in a tasting session where ideas and tips for proper pairing are presented and discussed.
05 — The Ultimate Ikarian Day: The Circle of Life in 1 Day
Details :
- Duration: ~5 hours
- Group Size: Up to 7 people
- Cost: €160 / person.
A condensed, 5-hour experiential journey that encompasses all three of Agrotisa’s thematic pillars: wine, honey, and olive oil. Visitors are guided through vineyards, oliveyards and beeyards by Theodora and local producers, learning about crops and traditional techniques.
The route combines light hiking in nature, interactive engagement with the environment, and concludes with a full comparative tasting of the products, accompanied by traditional Ikarian appetizers.
06 — Be a Farmer: Hands-On Farming
Details :
- Cost: €10 / person.
Participants become part of the island’s daily life, actively assisting with agricultural tasks depending on the season, such as the grape harvest or olive picking.
Working alongside the team at a relaxed pace, up to 4 hours, participants receive a sample of the product they worked on as a thank-you gift from the producer.
Ready to Experience Ikaria Like a Local?
Choose your experience and discover Ikaria through its land, local producers, flavors, and traditions.
A Way of Life That Lasts
Ikaria – Blue Zones
Ikaria is famous as one of the regions belonging to the Blue Zones. In the excerpt from the Netflix documentary Live to 100, we discover the uniqueness of pure Ikarian honey, as well as its therapeutic properties that contribute to longevity. Here we see one of our producers, Giorgos, at his apiary in Pezi.
- faq
Asked questions
We offer hands-on agro-experiences (Local Producers Tour, Hike & Play, Tastings/Combo Tastings, The Ultimate Ikarian Day, and Be a Farmer) focused on Ikaria's three main products: wine, honey, and olive oil.
The experiences are guided by Theodora Giannakou, an Agronomist with a Master’s degree in Oenology (MSc. Viticulture-Oenology), along with local island producers.
To keep the experience personal and authentic, groups are kept small with up to 7 people.
Transportation is not included in any of our experiences.
You can book online through our website (Booking online), by phone at 6980207636, or via email at
hello@agrotisaproject.gr
We accept credit/debit card payments (Mobile POS), IRIS payments, and cash. Handwritten receipts are provided.
It is a seasonal activity (€10 per person) where you actively participate in local farm work (e.g., grape harvest or olive picking) for up to 4 hours and receive a sample of the product from the producer as a thank-you gift.
The routes (such as in Hike & Play or The Ultimate Ikarian Day) involve light, easy hiking through Ikaria's nature and trails, suitable for most fitness levels.