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Visit the garden of Zeus - Olive oil experience and snack tasting

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
Oropedio Lasithiou
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Crete's rich history and savor its flavors on the 'Visit the garden of Zeus' tour. Experience timeless mythology, divine olive oil tastings, and scenic snacks amidst nature's splendor.

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

Experience Details

Dive into Cretan culture. Discover through a wonderful route the imaginary line that connects centuries, myths, human achievements, sacred monuments and amazing creations of nature. Lovers of authentic, unexplored and genuine tourism may enjoy here all that nature generously offers. Driven by the five senses and through food tasting, they discover textures, flavors, images, sounds and smells.

A tour that combines history, culture, taste and touches all aspects of Crete.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Extra virgin olive oil and Wine
Tasting of 2 local products (wine, extra virgin olive oil and organic extra virgin olive oil) paired with a selection of Greek mezze appetizers
MAIN
Greek mezze #1
Graviera cheese, dakos with tomato and feta cheese, olives, tzatziki.
MAIN
Greek mezze #2
Cretan apáki smoked pork, sausage with vinegar, collard green pies, Cretan turban cheese pies, stuffed wine leaves, stuffed squash blossoms with rice.
DESSERT
Local sweets
Depending on the time of the year, recipes may include Greek Easter bread ("tsoureki"), Greek Christmas honey cookies ("melomakarona") and more

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Expert Local Guide
Gratuity

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Join our Semi Private group(up to 12 pax) and explore the Valley of Zeus. Explore secrets of Crete with a tasting olive oil, wine, raki and local products. Discover through a wonderful route the imaginary line that connects centuries, myths, human achievements, sacred monuments and amazing creations of nature. Lovers of authentic, unexplored and genuine tourism may enjoy here all that nature generously offers. Driven by the five senses and through food tasting, they discover textures, flavors, images, sounds and smells. Tasting olive oil, wine, raki and local products from the garden of Zeus. We drive you to Vasilies Metoxi village for the experience.

Meeting & Pickup

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We can pickup from any place from Heraklion city center ONLY, or from Heraklion Port Passenger Station, Leoforos Nearchou, Heraklion, Greece. Please specify while booking.
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Meeting Point

WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours, Heraklion, Greece, GR, 714 09

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Our operator will be holding a sign with a “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo at the main entrance of Knossos by the ticket booth
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Eastern European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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