Experience Crete’s soul with locals, savoring raki, ancient olive groves, and secret sunsets. A sensory journey beyond tourist paths.
Experience Crete’s soul with locals, savoring raki, ancient olive groves, and secret sunsets. A sensory journey beyond tourist paths.
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Prassas - Immerse yourself in the essence of Cretan agriculture with a guided tour of a thriving olive grove. Discover the timeless techniques of olive tree cultivation, traditional harvesting, and the cold-press extraction method that has sustained generations.
Enjoy tastings of extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by warm bread and small local…
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Prassas - Immerse yourself in the essence of Cretan agriculture with a guided tour of a thriving olive grove. Discover the timeless techniques of olive tree cultivation, traditional harvesting, and the cold-press extraction method that has sustained generations.
Enjoy tastings of extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by warm bread and small local meze bites. -
Kalo Chorio - The journey continues to a charming, family-operated raki distillery set in the countryside. Experience the spirited essence of Crete as you explore the production of tsikoudia (raki), crafted in copper stills with dedication and pride.
The visit includes a raki tasting and a light snack featuring village-style pies, olives, and myzithra cheese. -
Epano Gouves - As the golden light wanes, ascend to the hilltop of Ederi, a serene and panoramic spot overlooking the glistening north coast.
Witness the sun setting into the sea – pure Crete, unfiltered.

- Guided experiences at each stop
- All tastings: olive oil, raki, light snack
- English-speaking local escort
- Pick-up & drop-off from hotel or meeting point
- Guided experiences at each stop
- All tastings: olive oil, raki, light snack
- English-speaking local escort
- Pick-up & drop-off from hotel or meeting point
- Dinner
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
- Dinner
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
What distinguishes this tour is its genuine and heartfelt approach to experiencing Crete—not from a bus window, but through the perspective of locals, with a glass of raki in hand and the warm sun on your back. Instead of crowded tourist spots and standard menus, the tour takes you to authentic locations: a functioning olive grove with trees older than…
What distinguishes this tour is its genuine and heartfelt approach to experiencing Crete—not from a bus window, but through the perspective of locals, with a glass of raki in hand and the warm sun on your back. Instead of crowded tourist spots and standard menus, the tour takes you to authentic locations: a functioning olive grove with trees older than your great-great-grandfather, a raki distillery where tradition bubbles in the cauldron, and a sunset spot known only to shepherds and those who linger after the guidebooks are closed.
Participants won’t be rushed from one stop to another—this is a leisurely, sensory journey crafted for those who wish to savor, listen, taste, and breathe in Crete. The tour combines stories of the land and labor with flavors not found on restaurant menus. It’s an intimate, small-group evening where the sunset becomes more than just a photo, but a shared memory—with olive oil on your fingers and laughter in your ears.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.