Viator
From €89
Taste Of Crete: Soap, Olive Oil, Wine, Raki, Cretan Delicacies
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?
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 8 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 4 itinerary stops
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, 🚲 bike, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
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Heraklion Prefecture
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.
75 min - 2
Heraklion Prefecture
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.
75 min - 3
Heraklion Prefecture
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.
75 min - 4
Heraklion Prefecture
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.
90 min
What's included
- English Speaking Driver - Guided Tour
- Soap Workshop Admission (Learning the process of soap making from olive oil)
- Lunch: 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
What's not included
- Personal Expenses
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour 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
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