Items | Soap - Wine - Raki - Olive Oil | Meet the local Producers Tour
Soap - Wine - Raki - Olive Oil | Meet the local Producers Tour
Important Information
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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What sets this tour apart is its raw authenticity and deep respect for Cretan tradition. This is not a show for tourists—it’s a real morning spent with real locals doing what they’ve always done: making soap with herbs and olive oil, pressing liquid gold from their groves, and pouring wine and raki that speak of soil and soul. You’ll visit small, family-run businesses where stories are shared, not staged, and every stop offers something handmade, heartfelt, and rooted in the land. With no crowded buses, no tourist traps, and no fluff, this experience is ideal for curious travelers who want to taste, learn, and connect. It's a short tour with a long-lasting impact—leaving your afternoon open ...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
At every stop, expect a warm welcome with small bites and authentic Cretan delicacies
Air-conditioned vehicle
English Speaking Driver - Guide
Lunch
Personal Expenses
Soap - Wine - Raki - Olive Oil | Meet the local Producers Tour
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What sets this tour apart is its raw authenticity and deep respect for Cretan tradition. This is not a show for tourists—it’s a real morning spent with real locals doing what they’ve always done: making soap with herbs and olive oil, pressing liquid gold from their groves, and pouring wine and raki that speak of soil and soul. You’ll visit small, family-run businesses where stories are shared, not staged, and every stop offers something handmade, heartfelt, and rooted in the land. With no crowded buses, no tourist traps, and no fluff, this experience is ideal for curious travelers who want to taste, learn, and connect. It's a short tour with a long-lasting impact—leaving your afternoon open ...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
At every stop, expect a warm welcome with small bites and authentic Cretan delicacies
Air-conditioned vehicle
English Speaking Driver - Guide
Lunch
Personal Expenses
Itinerary
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Heraklion Prefecture
A charming family-run space where tradition and creativity meet! Nestled in a peaceful village setting, here you’ll discover how Cretan olive oil transforms into fragrant, skin-loving soaps. Watch the artisan process up close, learn about natural ingredients, and take home handmade bars infused with herbs, flowers, and care. A down-to-earth experience that smells as good as it feels!
1 hour and 15 minutes
2
Heraklion Prefecture
Politakis Olive Mill Factory is where authenticity flows like fresh olive oil. This family-run mill blends tradition with modern technology to show you the real journey—**from tree to bottle**. No glossy filters, just the truth behind Cretan extra virgin olive oil.
Visitors witness the full process: olive selection, cold extraction, and bottling—all explained with clarity and pride. Tasting is the highlight, where the subtle bitterness and fruity notes tell their own story. It's not just a visit—it’s a grounded, hands-on look into Crete’s most sacred ingredient.
1 hour
3
Heraklion Prefecture
In the Village, not gar away form Heraklion city, will find a true slice of Crete. This family-run spot welcomes you into their vineyards and rustic cellar, where local wines and traditional tsikoudia (raki) are crafted with care and character.
Here, you’ll taste the land—through robust reds, crisp whites, and fire-kissed raki—while learning the honest, timeworn process behind each bottle. No fluff, no show—just real Cretan hospitality and flavors that speak for themselves.
