Olive Oil & Wine Now & Then - Luxury Small Group Experience

Summary

Your Olive Oil and Wine Experience starts with a visit of a local traditional Olive Oil Factory in the region of Heraklion. You will find out all about the Olive Oil production, visit the factory installations and try extra virgin Cretan olive oil. Next, you will explore the prehistoric industrial area of Vathipetro. There, the oldest European winery and olive oil press were excavated dating back to Minoan Times, 1700 B.C. Your last stop will be local winery where you will visit the installations and vineyards and enjoy a splendid wine tasting (different types of local wine produced in the region) accompanied by a light Lunch consisting of a plate with traditional delicacies of the island.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Your Olive Oil and Wine Experience starts with a visit of a local traditional Olive Oil Factory in the region of Heraklion. You will find out all about the Olive Oil production, visit the factory installations and try extra virgin Cretan olive oil. Next, you will explore the prehistoric industrial area of Vathipetro. There, the oldest European winery and olive oil press were excavated dating back to Minoan Times, 1700 B.C. Your last stop will be local winery where you will visit the installations and vineyards and enjoy a splendid wine tasting (different types of local wine produced in the region) accompanied by a light Lunch consisting of eight different "Meze" style dishes.

What’s included?

  • Official, Licensed Tourist Guide

  • Transportation on a Premium Class vehicle with a professional driver

  • Entrance Fees

  • You will enjoy a light Lunch at the Winery cosisting of local Plates.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Elissos Travelling Philosophy

About operator:

Elissos Travelling Philosophy is a Destination Management Company based in Heraklion Crete, offering Tailor-made Traveling Services in Crete and specializing in culture and leisure private tours. Our company specializes in Individual travel, Family travel, Educational Tours for Schools, Colleges and Universities, Women Travel, Art Travel and Spiritual Journeys. Elissos also offers more than 20 themed itineraries for our Guests wishing to explore Crete in a different way. In our suggested touring itineraries, you can find a combination of unique Archaeological sites and important Historic monuments, Experiential ancient Greek Arts, Traditional Routes off the beaten track and Spiritual Research Features based on the ancient Greek myths. In all our programs there are experiential activities, sessions and labs, such as ancient Greek theater, music and dance, pottery making, nature contact improvisation, and interactive Events of Agriculture such as wine making, olive picking, etc. creating thus interactivity, enjoyment and bringing you deeper into the ancient Greek Arts and Traditions. All our tours are delivered by very experienced and knowledgeable degree-holding official Guides and all art sessions are conducted by Academics of Arts and Art Professionals. We deliver all tours with private transportation on new, premium class vehicles with professional English speaking drivers. Accommodation in city Hotels and exclusive traditional and luxurious apartments in a close proximity to the most important sites of the island is also offered, in the best rates of the market. Our aim? To offer a Total Travel Experience, a real experiential journey in time, myths, arts and traditions of Crete.

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