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Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey

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Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey is a 6-hour food and drink tour in Iraklion, booked through Viator. From $112 per guest. Starts 8:30 am, 9:00 am and 9:30 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Viator’s Worry-Free guarantee: if the tour runs late and you miss your ship, Viator gets you to the next port.

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About this excursion

Spend the day with real Cretan families who still produce wine, olive oil, raki, and handmade soap the traditional way.

Taste the difference — from freshly pressed olive oil to home-distilled raki straight from the source.

Feel the rhythm of rural Crete, where hospitality comes naturally and every smile has a story.

Travel comfortably in a small group for a genuine, unhurried experience.

Savor a traditional Cretan meal in a village where time seems to have paused — just enough for a second glass of wine.

What’s included in this excursion

Included
  • Wine Tasting of 3 indigenous varieties
  • Traditional Light Lunch at a local tavern (The highlight of the Tour)
  • Tasting of 1 Raki aged in a Barrel
  • Visit a Micro-Winery & Raki Distillery
  • Olive Grove Tour, Olive Mill Tour and Olive Oil Tasting of 3 Olive oil varieties
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visiting a Family Run Soap making workshop (Participate in Soap Making Demonstration)
  • Visit a local Beekeeper for a tour and honey tasting
Not included
  • Personal Expenses

Know before you go

Health & fitness

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Where this excursion starts

The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.

When it runs

Runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Starts 8:30 am, 9:00 am and 9:30 am.

Schedule checked Nov 15
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Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey
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