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Soap - Wine - Raki - Olive Oil | Meet the local Producers Tour

By LocalTrips4U "Experience True Crete"
Free cancellation available
Price is $92 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

What sets this tour apart is its raw authenticity and deep respect for Cretan tradition. This is not a show for tourists—it’s a real morning spent with real locals doing what they’ve always done: making soap with herbs and olive oil, pressing liquid gold from their groves, and pouring wine and raki that speak of soil and soul. You’ll visit small, family-run businesses where stories are shared, not staged, and every stop offers something handmade, heartfelt, and rooted in the land. With no crowded buses, no tourist traps, and no fluff, this experience is ideal for curious travelers who want to taste, learn, and connect. It's a short tour with a long-lasting impact—leaving your afternoon open but your mind and heart full. Come hungry for stories, not souvenirs.

Activity location

    • Rethymno, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rethymno, Greece

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Amoudara & Heraklion Pick-up
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Pick-up Areas: Amoudara, Heraklion city, Heraklion Port,
Soap Workshop
Small Group Tour: Maximum 7 to 8 people per vehicle
Duration: 5 hours
No meals are Included
Minivan
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30am
Price details
$91.81 x 1 Adult$91.81

Total
Price is $91.81

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
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    Bottled water
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    At every stop, expect a warm welcome with small bites and authentic Cretan delicacies
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    English Speaking Driver - Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
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    Personal Expenses

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Heraklion Prefecture
  • 1h 15m
A charming family-run space where tradition and creativity meet! Nestled in a peaceful village setting, here you’ll discover how Cretan olive oil transforms into fragrant, skin-loving soaps. Watch the artisan process up close, learn about natural ingredients, and take home handmade bars infused with herbs, flowers, and care. A down-to-earth experience that smells as good as it feels!
Heraklion Prefecture
  • 1h
Politakis Olive Mill Factory is where authenticity flows like fresh olive oil. This family-run mill blends tradition with modern technology to show you the real journey—**from tree to bottle**. No glossy filters, just the truth behind Cretan extra virgin olive oil. Visitors witness the full process: olive selection, cold extraction, and bottling—all explained with clarity and pride. Tasting is the highlight, where the subtle bitterness and fruity notes tell their own story. It's not just a visit—it’s a grounded, hands-on look into Crete’s most sacred ingredient.
Heraklion Prefecture
  • 1h
In the Village, not gar away form Heraklion city, will find a true slice of Crete. This family-run spot welcomes you into their vineyards and rustic cellar, where local wines and traditional tsikoudia (raki) are crafted with care and character. Here, you’ll taste the land—through robust reds, crisp whites, and fire-kissed raki—while learning the honest, timeworn process behind each bottle. No fluff, no show—just real Cretan hospitality and flavors that speak for themselves.

Location

Activity location

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    • Rethymno, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rethymno, Greece

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