Description

Immersion in the heart of Aegina’s pistachios

A visit to a pistachio plantation in Aegina is an authentic way to discover one of the island’s most emblematic products. Renowned throughout Greece, the Aegina pistachio benefits from a unique terroir and local know-how handed down from generation to generation. This experience will help you understand why this product plays such a central role in the island’s agricultural identity.

As soon as you arrive, the natural setting and orchards offer a first hands-on experience of pistachio growing, combining tradition with respect for the environment.

Discover the plantation and the pistachio tree

The tour begins at the plantation, where you learn about the pistachio trees, their life cycle and the conditions necessary for their development. Explanations cover planting, tree care and the harvest period, which is generally concentrated in a few key weeks of the year.

Along the way, you’ll learn how Aegina’s climate, soil and farming practices influence the quality and flavor of pistachios. This step links the final product to its origin, in a simple and educational way.

Visit to the processing plant

After planting, the experience continues with a visit to the processing plant. You’ll observe the various stages that follow the harvest: cleaning, sorting, drying and packaging the pistachios. Each phase is explained to show how the quality of the fruit is preserved right through to the finished product.

This part of the tour highlights the balance between traditional methods and modern techniques, essential to guaranteeing a tasty pistachio, while meeting today’s quality standards.

Understanding local know-how

Beyond the technical aspects, the tour emphasizes local know-how and the importance of pistachios in Aegina’s economy. Learn about the role of producers, the challenges of growing pistachios and the efforts made to preserve this emblematic crop.

This human approach adds a deeper dimension to the experience, linking the product to the people who grow and transform it on a daily basis.

A gourmet and educational experience

The visit usually concludes with a tasting of pistachios and related products. This is the perfect opportunity to fully appreciate the aromas and texture of the Aegina pistachio, while making the link with the stages discovered previously.

Accessible to all, this activity combines agricultural discovery, cultural immersion and gustatory pleasure. It’s an ideal way to gain a better understanding of an emblematic local product, while experiencing an authentic moment in the heart of the island of Aegina.

Experience content and prices

• Visit to an organic pistachio plantation in Aegina

• Discover the history and origins of Aegina’s pistachios

• Explanations on growing and harvesting pistachios

• Visit to a local processing plant

• Tasting of high-quality local pistachios

Duration: 1h30

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Includes: tour + tasting

Price: €39 per person

How does your reservation work?

Before purchasing, we invite you to read the description of each experience carefully, in particular the period, validity or pricing restrictions indicated in the product attributes. This information comes from our local partners and may change at any time.

Here’s how your booking works, step by step:

1. You buy the experience directly on our website

2. A few days later, you will receive a PDF reservation form containing :

   • A unique code to pass on to the local partner

   • Full contact details to organize your activity

   • Practical information and specific conditions of the service provider

3. We immediately transfer the funds to the local partner

4. You use your booking voucher in accordance with the service provider’s terms and conditions.

   (available dates, seasonality, time slots, etc.).

Please note:

Once your voucher has been issued and payment transferred, we are unable to issue refunds. Any changes or cancellations must be dealt with directly with the local service provider, according to their own terms and conditions.

Frequently asked questions about a visit to a pistachio plantation and factory in Aegina:

• What’s involved in a visit to a pistachio plantation in Aegina?

The tour introduces visitors to pistachio trees, their cultivation and the production cycle, and explains how pistachios are processed in the factory, from harvesting to packaging.

• Is a visit to the pistachio factory included in the activity?

Yes, the experience usually includes access to the factory to observe the various stages of processing, such as sorting, drying and packing the pistachios.

• Do I need any agricultural knowledge to take part in the tour?

No, the tour is accessible to all. The explanations are clear and appropriate, even for visitors with no prior knowledge of agriculture.

• When is the best time of year to visit the pistachio plantation?

Visits are possible most of the year. However, harvest time offers an even more immersive experience.

• How long does the full tour last?

Duration varies according to the program, but the tour generally lasts between one and two hours.