Soap - Wine - Raki - Olive Oil | Meet the local Producers Tour
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- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
A half-day journey into the real Crete—where family traditions, honest flavors, and old-world craftsmanship still shape daily life. This small-group experience operates twice daily, with a morning departure at 09:00 and an afternoon departure at 15:00. Both tours follow a similar route through the Cretan countryside, with one small difference: the afternoon tour does not include the beekeeper and honey experience.
🕘 Morning Tour: 09:00
🕒 Afternoon Tour: 15:00
📍 Pick-up Area: From Amoudara to Stalis
🚐 Duration: Approx. 5.5 Hours
👥 Small Group Experience
🌞 Morning Tour – 09:00 Departure
(Optional traditional lunch available at the end for guests who wish to continue the experience.)
✨ Stop 1: Soap Workshop – A Scented Story of Simplicity
🕤 Approx. 09:30 – 10:15
Your day begins in the countryside at a small family workshop where traditional olive oil soaps are still crafted by hand. Herbs, citrus peel, laurel, and old recipes come together in a way that modern factories could never fake.
Experience Includes:
Guided explanation of traditional soap making
Natural ingredients presentation
Hands-on demonstration when available
Free time to browse handmade products
🌿 Stop 2: Olive Grove & Olive Mill – Crete’s Liquid Gold
🕥 Approx. 10:45 – 11:45
Next, we step into one of Crete’s oldest traditions. Walk among olive trees that have seen more history than most museums, then enter the mill to understand how true extra virgin olive oil is produced.
Experience Includes:
Guided walk through the olive groves
Visit inside a working olive mill
Explanation of harvesting and cold extraction
Tasting of premium olive oils with bread, herbs, and local pairings
🍈 Here you don’t just taste olive oil—you learn why Cretans practically treat it like holy water.
🍷 Stop 3: Winery & Raki Distillery – Spirit of the Land
🕐 Approx. 12:30 – 14:00
The final stop brings you to a family-run winery and traditional raki distillery, where generations have transformed grapes into stories worth drinking.
Experience Includes:
Guided visit to the cellar and distillation area
Tasting of 3 indigenous wines (white & red)
Traditional raki tasting
Served with cheese, olives, rusks, tomatoes, and seasonal bites
🍇 Optional lunch available after the tasting for morning guests.
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What’s included
- Round-trip transfers: Amoudara to Stalis
- All entrance fees and guided experiences
- Tastings (olive oil, wines, raki) and snacks
- Local escort sharing Cretan history, flavors & everyday life
Not included
- Full meal, lunch
- Optional purchases (soap, wine, olive oil, etc.)
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours and 30 minutes
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 5+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 09:00 · 15:00
Know before you go
- ℹ️ Important Information Before You Book
- 🚶♂️ Physical Requirements:
- This tour involves light walking and standing, including uneven ground at the olive grove and vineyard.
- Not suitable for guests with severe mobility issues.
- Wheelchair access is limited due to rural terrain and steps at some locations.👶 Children & Infants:
- Children are welcome, but adults or older teens best enjoy this experience due to the nature of the tastings.
- Infant seats are not provided, and parents must bring their own if required.🌦️ Weather & Comfort Tips:
- The tour runs rain or shine — bring a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Light jackets are recommended in spring/autumn mornings.🧴 Allergies & Dietary Restrictions:
- Light snacks are offered at each stop, including olive oil, cheese, bread, and nuts.
- If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance.📝 What to Know Before You Book
- This is a non-lunch tour; light snacks and tastings are provided, but no full meal is included.
- Final drop-off is in Stalis — please plan your onward journey accordingly.
- Minimum participation required for the tour to operate. If the minimum is not met, you will be informed in advance with alternative options.
- This is a cultural tasting tour, not a drinking experience — wine and raki samples are moderate and served responsibly. The tour is designed to be authentic, not staged — so expect real working places, warm people.
- 🎒 What to Bring With You
- 🧢 Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are a must — especially during summer, as the olive groves and vineyard have limited shade.
- 👟 Comfortable Shoes: Wear closed-toe, non-slip shoes suitable for light walking on uneven terrain — you’ll be strolling through fields and traditional workshop areas.
- 💧 Reusable Water Bottle: While water is offered at most stops, it’s always handy to bring your own — especially on warm days.
- 📸 Camera or Smartphone: The landscapes, the old presses, and the soap-making process make for some great snapshots. There’s beauty in the small details.
- 👜 A Small Bag or Backpack: Useful for carrying purchases like soap, wine, or olive oil (trust us, you’ll be tempted), and for any personal items.
- 🧴 Allergy or Medical Supplies (if needed): If you have specific allergies (olive, nut-based oils, etc.), please bring any necessary medication just in case.
- No swimwear, no hiking gear, no fancy outfits — just dress like you're going to visit your wise village auntie who makes everything by hand and insists you try a little bit of everything.
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Standard Viator policy
Meeting point
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Heraklion City Meeting Point - GDM Megaron Hotel Private Parking
- Address
- D. Beaufort 9, Heraklion, 71202, GR
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 35.34113, 25.13828
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Heraklion City Meeting Point - GDM Megaron Hotel Private Parking, D. Beaufort 9, Heraklion, 71202, GR.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 5 or older.
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From AED 366 per person
