Half-Day Olive Mill and Winery Tour with tastings & Lunch

5.0 (3 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
Duration5h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

What makes this experience stand out is that nothing here is staged, polished, or dressed up for show. Guests step straight into the real working rhythm of Crete — the groves where families still tend their trees by hand, the micro-wineries where winemakers argue lovingly over harvest dates, the village kitchens where recipes are older than the walls themselves. You’re not shuffled through big factories or tourist traps; you’re welcomed into places that normally open their doors only to neighbours and friends.

And because every stop is small-scale and family-run, the day unfolds with the calm pace of old Crete. You taste products made in tiny batches, walk through landscapes shaped by tradition, and share a meal that feels more like Sunday lunch than a tour inclusion. It’s authentic, personal, and grounded in the way things have always been done — a reminder that the island’s true flavour comes from its people, not its brochures.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Cretan Lunch at Peza Village
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Wine Tasting of 3 wine Labels and a Raki for the road
  • Winery Tour by its Owner
  • Share Transfer (Max 6 People)
  • Personal Expenses

What to expect

Travelers stepping into this experience spend their day wandering through the old heartbeat of Crete — the land, the vines, the olive trees that kept our forefathers standing upright. The journey begins with a quiet drive through valleys wrapped in silver-green groves while stories of harvests, storms, and stubborn Cretan grit fill the road. At the olive farm, they stroll among ancient trunks, meet the people who still honour the tree, and taste oils so pure they remind you why simplicity lasts longer than fashion.

Then comes the winery and raki distillery, where barrels breathe slowly in the cool light and local varieties speak of rocky soil and patient hands. Guests taste, learn, and finally sit down in a village taverna for a humble Cretan feast — slow-cooked dishes, house wine, and the kind of hospitality you don’t beg for; you just receive. By the time they head back, they’ve walked, sipped, and eaten their way through the island’s traditions, leaving with a sense of Crete that doesn’t wash off easily.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We appreciate your booking with us and want to ensure a seamless experience for you. To provide you with the exact pick-up time, we will reach out to you either through text message or email. It's important to double-check the information you provided during the booking to ensure accuracy.

Additional information

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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