Private Olive Oil Tasting: An Organic Experience in a Family-Owned Mill on Crete
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Epano Archanes
Experience a private olive oil tasting in a family-owned mill on Crete. Learn the secrets of cold oil extraction and indulge in the culinary delights of the island. Limited to four people.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Koronekes - Guided tour at a family-run Olive Oil Mill. The owner will escort you and visit the family-owned olive fields nearby, the Olive Mill facilities, and learn about the trip of olives from the field to the bottle. A unique production method, coming from the Minoan civilization, has been used by this olive oil mill and it’s called “Cold Extraction”. An Olive Oil tasting will be held in order to understand the difference in flavors and quality.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop-off from customer’s hotel
- Bottled water provided
- Olive oil tasting experience
- Transportation in a private mini van
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the gastronomical wonders of Crete firsthand by engaging with the locals. Share in their everyday experiences and gain insight into their knowledge of regional produce and specialty dishes. Immerse yourself in authentic Crete. Delight in a personal tasting of locally made olive oil while unraveling the mysteries of the cold oil extraction process, a method dating back to the Minoan Civilization. Stroll through some of the most picturesque villages on Crete. This private tour is limited to a maximum of four participants, ensuring a personalized experience. Your experience will also include a hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen and light Clothing
- Spending Money in case you would like to make a purchase
Location
Koronekes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Satshilr
Sep 20, 2021
A gem hidden within a forest of 2000 olive oil - First off, Giannis who runs LocalTrips4U was incredibly helpful. He fit us in last minute into the olive oil tour and I was so happy he was able to.
His sister, Angela drove us to the olive mill and stayed with us the entire time. She was a lovely lady who answered our questions with enthusiasm and provided awesome insight into her family and how they grew up in the local area. Her recommendations for food and villages to visit were a hit!
Finally the actual olive farm, Koronekes, was a true hidden gem. The small factory hides in forest of over 2000 olive trees owned by this family run business. The passion Kiara had for the trade was the real star of the show. They provide a beautiful story of the history behind the area. Ancient cultivation, historical methods, and modern extraction techniques were covered. Unfortunately we visited out of season so there were no active pressings during our visit but the entire work flow was covered in depth. Of course this all is followed by an array of oil tastings!
Thanks to everyone involved for this wonderful experience!
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