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Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner
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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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
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
All Fees and Taxes
Wine Tasting
Dinner
Shopping - Local Products Farm Market
Good To Know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
What You’ll Experience
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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 Hours09/05/2024 - 28/10/2025
MONDAY
- THURSDAY
17:30 - 23:30
Meeting & Pickup
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Pickup Details
We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani and Karteros.
As soon as you complete the booking, we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of staying.
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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from $66.70
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Please note that the time is in Eastern European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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(12 - 99)
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(4 - 11)
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May
2025
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INSTANT CONFIRMATION
Earliest available date: May 26, 2025
from $66.70 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
10 meals