Crete: Olive, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey

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  • Duration:6 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Heraklion, Crete
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Embark on an enchanting journey through Crete's heart, where culture and culinary heritage intertwine. Begin at an olive mill, where the scent of olives fills the air, and witness the ancient craft of olive oil extraction. Dive into Cretan cuisine's traditions, connecting with the island's gastronomic roots.

Continue to a micro-winery and raki distillery nestled in sun-kissed vineyards. Discover the alchemy of winemaking and distillation, unraveling the secrets behind Crete's indigenous varieties and beloved spirit. Enjoy a tasting of four wines and spirited raki, immersing in the island's essence.

Indulge in a feast of Cretan delicacies, each dish a symphony of local flavors. As laughter mingles with the clinking of glasses, the meal becomes a celebration of tradition, uniting Crete's culinary richness with its authentic charm.


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Posted By : J9878RYrachela
This was a wonderful tour! At every stop the hosts were very kind, excited to tell us about their work and generous with their offerings of food and wine/raki! Even when we encountered car troubles, the team was quick to problem solve and get us right back on track. Thank you all!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 04:35:39 full ratings


Posted By : Catherine_H
This tour was excellent! Our guides were fun and inclusive. The olive farm was great! The winery was beautiful with tons of grapes everywhere! We enjoyed the wine. Lots of wine.... My wife and I enjoyed every moment!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 00:55:05 full ratings


Posted By : KristinMason_B
All 3 experiences were awesome and couldn’t have nicer hosts and tour guides. I highly recommend! The olives were sweet, the wine was smooth, and the tasting experience was better than most restaurants.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 12:27:26 full ratings


Posted By : Tammy_M
Wonderful tour of Cretan Dragon, a family-owned organic olive farm. Wonderful tasty treats provided! I’d never had bergamot before and it was super delicious! Then went to see the beautiful vineyards of Garakis winery, where Dracos and his small helper (aka nephew) provided a tour of the property. The tasting was splendid! The spanakopita and tiropita were wonderful and so was the Shiraz.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 08:46:53 full ratings


Posted By : Patrick_M
Great tour! Gives you a taste of everything with very unique family owned places. The winery was a favorite gorgeous views and delicious wine at a very small family winery. The guide was also great, very funny!
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 11:15:39 full ratings


Posted By : Tracy_D
Lovely small group experience! There were 6 of us total. Alex was wonderful, and spoke frankly about the changes Crete is dealing with. Drakos was also delightful. We could buy products at each place, but we never felt like we had to and there wasn’t a sales pitch. And everything was DELICIOUS. I’m gluten free and was stuffed at the end of the day.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 06:31:46 full ratings


Posted By : Lauren3000
This was such a an amazing day every single aspect was just perfect. Our drivers Tony and Yani were so knowledgeable and great fun they really made the experience! Alex at the olive grove was so full of knowledge and answered all our questions and Drakos and his mom at the vineyard were also amazing and so welcoming. Maria's food for lunch was so fresh and her hospitality was just amazing. Would recommend coming hungry as each stop you are given lots of delicious fresh food! Definitely plan for a nap afterwards too. I would recommend this highly to anyone visiting Crete and I would definitely come again!
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Posted On : 2024-06-15 12:47:40 full ratings


Posted By : Tourist64533653923
From A to Z everything went great and smoothly 👍🏼 Great value for money. All the hosts were very friendly and we received a very warm welcome everywhere :)
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 05:32:46 full ratings


Posted By : Sarah_S
Angela and the stops were amazing! We will be back to take another tour! I highly recommend this tour to those visiting Crete.
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 04:16:05 full ratings


Posted By : Randip_S
wow just wow. the guide was fun and knowledgeable. olives and wine processing was very good information. food was excellent. don't forget to ask drakon for more aged raki, delicious !!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 04:00:18 full ratings