• Spiridi Olive Oil Farm - Discover the authentic and traditional method of producing olive oil in Crete, just as it was done by our ancestors. Participate in a fully interactive workshop at the 130-year-old Spiridi Olive Oil Farm. Engage in weighing olives, crushing them with a stone mill by manually pushing it, and transferring the crushed olives into large sacks. Extract the olive oil from the paste using a manual wooden press. Our family will assist you throughout the entire process. At the conclusion of the workshop, receive a 100ml bottle of our family’s extra virgin handmade olive oil as a keepsake. This activity is ideal for travelers seeking a genuine local experience and a connection to Cretan culinary heritage.

• Access to the 130-year-old olive oil factory
• Hands-on olive oil production workshop (using the stone mill and manual press)
• Guidance and help from us during all steps
• Olive oil tasting at the end of the workshop
• 100ml bottle of our family’s extra virgin handmade olive oil (gift)
• Drinking water

• Food and drinks (other than water)

This is not a typical show or factory tour. It is a unique opportunity to engage in a hands-on olive oil making workshop, utilizing traditional tools and methods that are nearly extinct. The factory, with its 130-year history, operates in a slow, manual, and personal manner, just as it has for generations in Crete. The family will guide participants through each step, sharing stories and knowledge that have been passed down through the years. Visitors leave with a greater appreciation for olive oil and Cretan food culture, along with a small bottle of the family’s olive oil as a memento of the experience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.