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Taste of Crete: Soap, Olive Oil, Wine, Raki, Cretan Delicacies

Location Crete, Greece, Europe
$211.74
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

What sets our tour apart? Simple: it’s not a show — it’s real life, the way it’s been lived in Crete for generations. This isn’t a rushed sightseeing checklist. It’s a day stitched together with soul: soap-making with hands that smell like thyme and olive oil, olive groves older than your family tree, raki that bites back (the good kind), and a meal in Archanes that tastes like it was made by your yiayia — if she happened to be a village chef with a wicked sense of humor.

Our journey isn’t just about tasting Cretan life — it’s about understanding it. You’ll walk the land, meet the people, and share a table, not with actors, but with farmers, makers, and storytellers. You won’t leave with a fridge magnet; you’ll leave with olive oil under your nails, a new appreciation for rakomelo, and maybe a dance step or two you didn’t plan on learning. This is Crete with the volume turned up. Ready?

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Pick-Up Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pick-up Areas:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Soap Workshop
Small Group Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Full Course Meal
Minivan or SUV
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • OLive Mill And Olive Grove Admission with Tastings
  • Winery and Raki Distillery Admission with Tasting of Raki and 3 Wines
  • 7-Seater Minivan or SUV
  • Full Course Meal including Wine and Raki
  • Soap Workshop Admission (Learning the process of soap making from olive oil)
  • English Speaking Driver - Guided Tour
  • Personal Expenses

  • Heraklion Prefecture
    Start your day with a fragrant visit to a small artisanal soap workshop. Discover the old-world craft of soap-making using cold process techniques and pure Cretan olive oil.
  • Heraklion Prefecture
    Immerse yourself in the world of Cretan olive oil! Visit a charming olive grove farm and an Olive Mill Factory, where an expert will guide you through the traditional and modern methods of olive oil production.
  • Heraklion Prefecture
    Get a taste of Crete’s most famous spirit – Raki! Visit a traditional raki distillery where you will learn about the distillation process and the deep-rooted cultural significance of this beloved drink. Step into the world of Cretan wines at a family-owned winery. Walk and spend time with the owner, learning about indigenous grape varieties from a local winemaker.
  • Heraklion Prefecture
    Conclude your day with a delicious, authentic Cretan meal at a charming taverna in the picturesque village of Archanes. Indulge in farm-to-table dishes made with fresh, local ingredients.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • How it works?
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    Taste of Crete: Soap, Olive Oil, Wine, Raki, Cretan Delicacies

    Location Crete, Greece, Europe
    $211.74
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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