Discover Crete’s essence: olive oil, wine, raki, and more. Explore historic sites, natural wonders, and authentic villages in a day of cultural immersion.
Discover Crete’s essence: olive oil, wine, raki, and more. Explore historic sites, natural wonders, and authentic villages in a day of cultural immersion.
- Heraklion Prefecture - Begin your day with a delightful visit to a quaint artisanal soap workshop. Explore the traditional craft of soap-making using cold process methods and pure Cretan olive oil.
- Heraklion Prefecture - Dive into the world of Cretan olive oil! Tour a picturesque olive grove farm and an Olive Mill Factory, where an expert…
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Heraklion Prefecture - Begin your day with a delightful visit to a quaint artisanal soap workshop. Explore the traditional craft of soap-making using cold process methods and pure Cretan olive oil.
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Heraklion Prefecture - Dive into the world of Cretan olive oil! Tour a picturesque olive grove farm and an Olive Mill Factory, where an expert will introduce you to both traditional and modern olive oil production techniques.
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Heraklion Prefecture - Experience Crete’s renowned spirit – Raki! Visit a traditional raki distillery to learn about the distillation process and the cultural importance of this cherished beverage. Step into the realm of Cretan wines at a family-owned winery. Spend time with the owner, discovering indigenous grape varieties from a local winemaker.
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Heraklion Prefecture - End your day with a delightful, authentic Cretan meal at a charming taverna in the scenic village of Archanes. Enjoy farm-to-table dishes crafted with fresh, local ingredients.
- English Speaking Driver - Guided Tour
- Soap Workshop Admission (Learning the process of soap making from olive oil)
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Winery and Raki Distillery Admission with Tasting of Raki and 3 Wines
- OLive Mill And Olive Grove Admission with Tastings
- English Speaking Driver - Guided Tour
- Soap Workshop Admission (Learning the process of soap making from olive oil)
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Winery and Raki Distillery Admission with Tasting of Raki and 3 Wines
- OLive Mill And Olive Grove Admission with Tastings
- Personal Expenses
- Personal Expenses
What distinguishes our tour? It’s straightforward: this is not a performance — it’s authentic life, as it has been experienced in Crete for generations. This isn’t a hurried list of sights to see. It’s a day woven with heart: crafting soap with hands scented with thyme and olive oil, exploring olive groves that predate your ancestry, savoring raki with…
What distinguishes our tour? It’s straightforward: this is not a performance — it’s authentic life, as it has been experienced in Crete for generations. This isn’t a hurried list of sights to see. It’s a day woven with heart: crafting soap with hands scented with thyme and olive oil, exploring olive groves that predate your ancestry, savoring raki with a delightful kick, and enjoying a meal in Archanes that feels like it was prepared by your grandmother — if she were a village chef with a sharp wit.
Our adventure is not merely about sampling Cretan life — it’s about truly comprehending it. You’ll traverse the land, engage with the locals, and share meals, not with performers, but with farmers, artisans, and storytellers. You won’t depart with a souvenir magnet; you’ll leave with olive oil on your hands, a newfound appreciation for rakomelo, and perhaps a dance move or two you hadn’t anticipated learning. This is Crete with the intensity turned up. Are you ready?
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.
