Elounda: Soap, Olive, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey

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? Book now—cheers to an unforgettable day in Crete!

1. 1

   Heraklion

   1 hour

   Stop 1: Family Soap Workshop – Crafting Tradition by Hand Start your day wrapped in the scent of olive oil and mountain herbs. Visit a family-run soap workshop where generations have transformed nature’s bounty into handmade treasures. Learn their story, watch the process, and create your own natural soap to take home — a fragrant souvenir of your time in Crete. ✅ Presentation of the family’s soap-making history ✅ Hands-on soap workshop experience ✅ Discover the role of olive oil in traditional soap-making ✅ Small gift included

2. 2

   Peza

   1 hour

   Stop 2: Olive Grove Farm – Tour & Olive Oil Tasting Continue to a picturesque olive grove, where the Cretan spirit comes alive beneath ancient trees. Learn about cultivation, harvesting, and the cold-press method that produces Crete’s famous extra virgin olive oil. ✅ Guided tour of the olive groves and production area ✅ Tasting of premium olive oils paired with local bread and herbs ✅ Admission and guided tour included

3. 3

   Choudetsi

   45 min

   Stop 3: Meet a local BeeKeeper Next, we head to an undisclosed location, where you will discover the fascinating world of Cretan beekeeping. Learn about the island’s honey-making traditions, taste pure honey varieties, and see how bees contribute to Crete’s rich ecosystem. This is an authentic, hands-on experience for nature lovers and food enthusiasts alike.

4. 4

   Stironas

   1 hour

   Stop 4: Raki Distillery – Tour & Tasting Visit a traditional family distillery where raki — the fiery soul of Crete — is born. Watch the copper stills in action, hear the stories behind this age-old ritual, and taste several types of raki paired with small local bites. ✅ Guided tour of the distillery and stills ✅ Tasting of different raki varieties (including flavored) ✅ Meze plate with local delicacies ✅ Admission and tasting included

5. 5

   Elia

   1.5 hours

   Stop 5: Traditional Lunch at Elia Village End the day in the heart of Archanes, one of Crete’s most beautiful mountain villages. Enjoy a slow, generous lunch at a family taverna — dishes made from local ingredients, cooked with love and paired with local wine or raki. ✅ Full-course meal featuring traditional specialties ✅ Drinks included (local wine & raki) ✅ Free time to explore the village ✅ Lunch included

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.