Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey
Overview
Spend the day with real Cretan families who still produce wine, olive oil, raki, and handmade soap the traditional way.
Taste the difference — from freshly pressed olive oil to home-distilled raki straight from the source.
Feel the rhythm of rural Crete, where hospitality comes naturally and every smile has a story.
Travel comfortably in a small group for a genuine, unhurried experience.
Savor a traditional Cretan meal in a village where time seems to have paused — just enough for a second glass of wine.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Olive Mill Visit with Tour and Olive Oil Tasting
- Traditional Light Lunch at a local tavern in Peza Village
- Wine Tasting of 3 indigenous varieties
- Tasting of 1 Raki aged in a Barrel
- Visit a Micro-Winery & Raki Distillery
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visiting a Family Run Soap making workshop (Participate in Soap Making Demonstration)
✗ Not Included
- Personal Expenses
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Good to Know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Special Instructions
Ticket Information – Crete & Tastes of Tradition: Meet the Cretans Who Keep It Alive
Tour Duration: Approx. 7 hours
Start Time: 09:00
Runs: Monday to Saturday
Pick-up Area: From Agia Pelagia to Malia
Maximum Group Size: 8 guests
Itinerary Summary
09:00 – Hotel Pick-Up: Meet your local driver-host and begin your countryside journey.
09:30 – Soap Workshop: Learn the art of handmade olive oil soaps in a family workshop.
10:45 – Olive Mill: Tour a traditional olive mill and taste fresh extra virgin olive oil.
12:00 – Micro Winery: Visit a small family winery and enjoy a tasting of five native wines.
13:15 – Raki Distillery: Discover the distillation process of Crete’s famous raki and sample it with local meze.
14:30 – Traditional Lunch: Enjoy a relaxed, homemade meal at a family tavern.
15:30 – Return to the Hotel.
Included
Transportation, visits, and tastings at all venues, traditional lunch in Elia Village, English-speaking driver-host, taxes, and liability insurance.
Not Included
Personal purchases and gratuities.
Good to Know
An authentic, small-group experience focused on meeting real Cretan producers — not staged presentations. Comfortable shoes and curiosity are recommended.