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

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Duration
7 hours
Group size
Max 8 guests
Language
English
Duration
7 hours
Group size
Max 8 guests
Language
English
 US$170.34  per guest
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Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?
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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
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Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
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!
English-speaking guide throughout the tour
Micro-winery - Raki Distilery Visit with wine and raki tastings
Honey Tasting at local venue of a Beekeeper
Pick-up & drop-off from designated locations
Comfortable transportation with an experienced driver
Olive Mill and Olive Grove visit with olive oil tastings
Soap Making Workshop
Traditional Cretan lunch at Elia Village (includes a selection of local dishes)
Extra food or drinks not included in the set menu for lunch
Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
1
1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Heraklion

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
Stop 1: Family Soap Workshop – Crafting Tradition by Hand Start your day wrapped in the scent of oli…
2
1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Peza

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
Stop 2: Olive Grove Farm – Tour & Olive Oil Tasting Continue to a picturesque olive grove, where the…
3
45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Choudetsi

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.
Stop 3: Meet a local BeeKeeper Next, we head to an undisclosed location, where you will discover the…
4
1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Stironas

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
Stop 4: Raki Distillery – Tour & Tasting Visit a traditional family distillery where raki — the fier…
5
1 hour 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Elia

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
Stop 5: Traditional Lunch at Elia Village End the day in the heart of Archanes, one of Crete’s most…
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Your pick-up takes place directly outside your accommodation or at the nearest accessible meeting point. Please wait at the main entrance, where your driver can stop safely. You’ll recognize the vehicle by the LocalTrips4U name or by the driver confirming your booking details. In busy areas such as Agios Nikolaos or Ammoudara, pick-ups may occur at designated hotel pick-up bays or roadside points used regularly for excursions. A member of our team will contact you through the platform or WhatsApp to reconfirm the exact time and location before your tour.
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