Olive Oil & Wine Now & Then Luxury Private Experience

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

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.

Example Menu

Starter

Meze Platter:

Cheese,rusks, tomato, cucumber, marmelade.

What's Included

Entrance Fees
You will enjoy a Meze Platter at the Winery consisting of local Plates.
Transportation on a Premium Class vehicle with a professional driver
Official, Licensed Tourist Guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

You will meet our tour guide and vehicle in front of Koules Venetian Fortress, Heraklion Port.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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 of different types of local natural wines produced in the region of a limited edition, accompanied by a Meze Platter of local tastes.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Elissos Travelling Philosophy

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Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Restaurants
Food & Drink
Spring Break
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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