Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner

4.5 (11 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
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Duration5h - 6h
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LanguagesGerman, English, French
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

An event based on Olive Oil, the elixir of life.The production of olive oil on this island goes back to 3500 BC, during the Minoan period. The Festivaltakes place in an old farm located in Sisi Village with panoramic views of the Cretan Sea.During this tour, participants will experience local traditionsand enjoy a unique gastronomic and educational trip to the Cretan Nutrition habits.
Be a part of this unique journey, try our local products and learn interesting facts about our culinary traditions and enjoy the famous Cretan hospitality.

What's included

  • Dinner
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Driver
  • Farm Host
  • Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our participants
  • Shopping - Local Products Farm Market
  • Wine tasting – €2 per glass (not included in the tour price)

What to expect

  1. Heraklion
    30m
    Pick up: We will start collecting participants from pick-up points. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.
  2. Sissi
    1h 30m
    Educational Part
    Workshop: Olive oil
    Learn everything about the old Olive Oil Mill of the 18th century to the Award-Winning ecological Olive Mill of the family.

    Workshop: local Honey
    Participants will see how honey is made from local beehives and will learn about the activity of bees.

    Workshop: Raki
    Learn more about how Raki is produced, the most famous alcoholic beverage.
    ‘’Rakokazano’’, is not just a process of making raki, it is ritual deeply rooted in Cretan Culture.

    Workshop: Soap
    Learn how Cretan people make soap from Olive Oil and its important benefits.
  3. Sissi
    1h 30m
    Wine Tasting
    Taste outstanding wines from local Cretan grape varieties, distinct flavors and learn all about its production, that goes back to ancient Minoan Civilization.

    Homemade Cretan food in Wood Fired Oven:
    People visiting the farm will taste authentic local food cooked in the Wood Fired Oven.
    The meal includes seasonal greens, fava beans, French-fries as a side dish, salads from the ownersgarden accompanied by a wide variety of appetizers. All dishesbased on olive oil.
  4. Sissi
    1h
    Live Show
    Spend a joyful night like a Cretan, dance in Greek rhythms and enjoy out wonderful orchestra and dancers.
  5. Sissi
    30m
    Local Products Market:
    Participants will have the option to buy local products of high nutritional value and quality that they have already tried directly from the producer during their tour.
  6. Heraklion
    30m
    End of the Tour – Arrival at resorts: Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants earlier .Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer pick-up from specific locations in the following areas: Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, and Karteros.

Once your booking is complete, we will contact you to inform you of the exact pick-up time and location closest to your accommodation.

⚠️ Please note:
We do not provide pick-up from the center of Heraklion, Ammoudara, Lygaria or Agia Pelagia.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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