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

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

Example 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's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Expert Local Guide
Transfer from/to the sites
Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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

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 activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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.

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Business Management Services L.P.

Tags

Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Ports of Call Tours
Olive Oil Tasting
Restaurants
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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