Afternoon Tour: Olive Oil, Wine & Raki Stories of Peza Valley

5.0 (5 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

What makes this activity unique is that it offers an intimate journey through the real, working heart of Crete — far from the usual tourist routes. You won’t just watch demonstrations; you’ll stand beside the artisans themselves — stirring natural soaps, tasting olive oil fresh from the press, and sipping wines that never reach supermarket shelves. Every stop is family-run, every handshake genuine, and every taste born from generations of care.

It’s an afternoon steeped in authenticity — fragrant with herbs, olive wood, and fermenting grapes — where you learn not from guides, but from the makers themselves. By sunset, you’ll understand why Cretans say their island’s treasures are handmade, heartmade, and meant to be shared.

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From Amoudara & Heraklion City

Pick-up Areas: Amoudara, Heraklion City, Karteros
All clients from Heraklion city will be picked up from the GDM Megaron Hotel Parking Lot
Activities: Soap Workshop
Olive mill tour with Tastings
Microwinery Wine Tasting
Small Group: Maximum 6 people per vehicle
Duration: 5 hours
Meals NOT INCLUDED
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Minivan or SUV
Pickup included

From Agia Pelagia - Lygaria

Pick-up Areas: Agia Pelagia and Lygaria
Small Group: Maximum 6 people per vehicle
Duration: 5 hours
Meals are NOT INCLUDED
SUV or Minivan
Pickup included

From Gouves to Hersonissos

Pick-up Areas: Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari
Activities: Soap Worksoap
Olive Mill Visit with olive oil Tastings
Microwinery visit with Wine Tasting
Small Group: Maximum 6 People / Vehicle
Duration: 5 hours
Meals are NOT INCLUDED
Heraklion Perfecture
Minivan or SUV
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Wine Tasting of 2 indigenous varieties and Raki Tasting
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Olive Farm Visit with Olive Oil Tasting
  • Personal Expenses
  • Dinner is NOT INCLUDED

What to expect

During this afternoon experience, you’ll travel through the peaceful countryside of Peza and nearby villages, meeting local families who have dedicated their lives to traditional Cretan crafts. Your first stop is a small family olive mill surrounded by silver-green groves. There, you’ll learn how extra virgin olive oil is produced, from harvest to cold extraction, before tasting different varieties paired with village bread and tomatoes. The final stop is a micro-winery, Raki Distillery, where you’ll walk through the history, talk with the winemaker, and enjoy a guided tasting of local wines like Vidiano and Kotsifali — each reflecting the soil and sun of Peza Valley.

It’s a relaxed afternoon blending discovery, flavor, and conversation — a quiet escape into the world of Cretan tradition, guided by the very people who keep it alive.

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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