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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Heraklion

Duration

5 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English, French, German

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience the rich history of Cretan olive oil on an old farm in Sisi. Enjoy traditional dinner, discover culinary traditions, and savor authentic Cretan hospitality amidst stunning views.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

An event based on Olive Oil, the elixir of life.The production of olive oil on this island goes back to 3500 BC, during the Minoan period. The Festivaltakes place in an old farm located in Sisi Village with panoramic views of the Cretan Sea.During this tour, participants will experience local traditionsand enjoy a unique gastronomic and educational trip to the Cretan Nutrition habits.

Be a part of this unique journey, try our local products and learn interesting facts about our culinary traditions and enjoy the famous Cretan hospitality.

What You Get

Dinner

All Fees and Taxes

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Shopping - Local Products Farm Market

Wine tasting – €2 per glass (not included in the tour price)

Good To Know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

Heraklion

Pick up: We will start collecting participants from pick-up points. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Sissi

Educational Part Workshop: Olive oil Learn everything about the old Olive Oil Mill of the 18th century to the Award-Winning ecological Olive Mill of the family. Workshop: local Honey Participants will see how honey is made from local beehives and will learn about the activity of bees. Workshop: Raki Learn more about how Raki is produced, the most famous alcoholic beverage. ‘’Rakokazano’’, is not just a process of making raki, it is ritual deeply rooted in Cretan Culture. Workshop: Soap Learn how Cretan people make soap from Olive Oil and its important benefits.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Sissi

Wine Tasting Taste outstanding wines from local Cretan grape varieties, distinct flavors and learn all about its production, that goes back to ancient Minoan Civilization. Homemade Cretan food in Wood Fired Oven: People visiting the farm will taste authentic local food cooked in the Wood Fired Oven. The meal includes seasonal greens, fava beans, French-fries as a side dish, salads from the ownersgarden accompanied by a wide variety of appetizers. All dishesbased on olive oil.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Sissi

Live Show Spend a joyful night like a Cretan, dance in Greek rhythms and enjoy out wonderful orchestra and dancers.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Sissi

Local Products Market: Participants will have the option to buy local products of high nutritional value and quality that they have already tried directly from the producer during their tour.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Heraklion

End of the Tour – Arrival at resorts: Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants earlier .Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours

29/10/2025 - 28/10/2026

MONDAY

THURSDAY

17:30 - 23:30

09/05/2024 - 28/10/2025

MONDAY

THURSDAY

17:30 - 23:30

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

We offer pick-up from specific locations in the following areas: Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, and Karteros. Once your booking is complete, we will contact you to inform you of the exact pick-up time and location closest to your accommodation. ⚠️ Please note: We do not provide pick-up from the center of Heraklion, Ammoudara, Lygaria or Agia Pelagia.

Cancellation Policy
For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.
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What People Are Saying

Overall ratings and reviews

(10)

Informative, delicious, and fun

July 04, 2025

(Viator)

There is a lot of information to take in, and it can get a bit noisy when there are a lot of people on the tour. Be prepared to spend lots of money on the amazing products available in the gift sho...read more

Not Quite as Advertised

August 17, 2024

(TripAdvisor)

First off, to me I read the itinerary as saying that it will take 30 minutes to travel from Heraklion to the event. Though it does say this can vary depending on how many people you are picking up ...read more

To discover absolutely

May 31, 2024

(TripAdvisor)

The bus ride is long if you come from Lygaria. Don’t worry, the return is much faster, but the experience is worth it!! We had an excellent evening, discovering the making of olive oil, making soap...read more

GREAT tour: Olive oil, music, dance and food

November 01, 2023

(TripAdvisor)

Excellent tour. More than punctual. The location outside downtown Heraklion is just perfect for this kind of tour. We were shown the olive oil production process, we had a great LIVE show/music, we...read more

Excellent night - totally worth the money!!

September 12, 2023

(TripAdvisor)

Fabulous night out - beautiful setting, quality food, free flowing wine, excellent entertainment! Would highly recommend! They even added a special birthday mention for my husband!

from $81.46

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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

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Date

July

2025

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Earliest available date: July 16, 2025

from $81.46 per guest

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Please note that the time is in Eastern European Time.

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Heraklion

Sissi

Sissi

Sissi

Sissi

Heraklion

Start Time

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyFor experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.Read more

Cancellation Policy
For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.
Read more