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

Duration5h - 6h

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 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?

Options

Heraklion - Amoudara Rate

Pick-up Areas: Amoudara, Heraklion City. For Heraklion City customers, we have a specific meeting point to pick you up
Soap Workshop
Small Group Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Full Course Lunch
MiniVan or SUV
Pickup included

Karteros to Malia Rate

Pick-up Areas:: Karteros,Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analypsi, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari, Stalis, Malia
Soap Workshop
Small Group Tour
Duration: 7 hours
Full Course Lunch
Minivan or SUV
Pickup included

What's included

English Speaking Driver - Guided Tour
Soap Workshop Admission (Learning the process of soap making from olive oil)
Full Course Meal including Wine and Raki
7-Seater Minivan or SUV
Winery and Raki Distillery Admission with Tasting of Raki and 3 Wines
OLive Mill And Olive Grove Admission with Tastings

Personal Expenses

What to expect

Heraklion Prefecture
1h 15m

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
1h 15m

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
1h 15m

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
1h 30m

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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Thank you for booking the Taste of Crete Tour. A team member will text you the exact pick-up time on your listed phone number. Feel free to contact us for any queries. We hope you have a wonderful experience exploring Crete!

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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