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

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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?

What's Included

  • Lunch Full Course Meal including Wine and Raki
  • Soap Workshop Admission (Learning the process of soap making from olive oil)
  • 7-Seater Minivan or SUV
  • Personal Expenses
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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!

What To Expect

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.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste of Crete: Soap, Olive Oil, Wine, Raki, Cretan Delicacies?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste of Crete: Soap, Olive Oil, Wine, Raki, Cretan Delicacies?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch. Full Course Meal including Wine and Raki.
  • Soap Workshop Admission (Learning the process of soap making from olive oil).
  • 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.
  • English Speaking Driver - Guided Tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Personal Expenses.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Taste of Crete: Soap, Olive Oil, Wine, Raki, Cretan Delicacies is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste of Crete: Soap, Olive Oil, Wine, Raki, Cretan Delicacies will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • LunchFull Course Meal including Wine and Raki
  • Soap Workshop Admission (Learning the process of soap making from olive oil)
  • 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
  • English Speaking Driver - Guided Tour
  • Personal Expenses

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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