Peza Valley Olive Harvest Experience with Farmer's Home Lunch

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the rich traditions of olive oil production on this immersive Peza Valley tour. Visit a local olive mill and engage in the olive harvest, learning about the entire process from tree to table. Savor a delicious lunch prepared from fresh local ingredients at a farmer's home, showcasing Cretan culinary delights. Ideal for food enthusiasts and those seeking cultural experiences, this tour provides an authentic taste of Crete.

- Participate in hands-on olive harvesting and oil production.
- Enjoy a traditional lunch featuring local flavors at a farmer's home.
- Explore the scenic Peza Valley, famous for its olive groves.
- Perfect for small groups, ensuring personalized attention and a memorable experience.

What's Included

Accommodation pickup and drop-off within the designated service area.
Traditional lunch at the farmer’s home.
Use of basic harvesting equipment.
Approximately 2–3 hours of hands-on olive harvesting, including short breaks.
Farmer-led introduction and harvesting instructions.
Visit to a local olive mill.
Olive oil bottles, souvenirs and other personal purchases.
A take-home allocation of harvested olives or olive oil.

Meeting and pickup

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

A member of our team will contact you the day before the activity to reconfirm the exact pick-up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Heraklion Prefecture

    Meet your farmer host — approximately 15 minutes Receive a warm welcome and an introduction to the grove. Your host explains the harvesting methods and shows you how to participate safely.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Heraklion Prefecture

    Hands-on olive harvesting — approximately 2½ hours Join the harvest by helping gather olives from reachable branches, collecting them from the nets and placing them into crates. Learn through participation, with short breaks and time to enjoy the surroundings. Activities vary according to the grove and the stage of the harvest.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Olive mill visit — approximately 40 minutes Discover the stages of olive oil production, from cleaning and crushing the olives to separating the oil. Live machinery operation depends on the mill’s processing schedule.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Heraklion Prefecture

    Traditional lunch at the farmer’s home — approximately 60 minutes Enjoy seasonal Cretan home cooking and relaxed conversation around the family table. The menu varies according to available ingredients and your host’s cooking that day.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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 LocalTrips4U "Experience True Crete"

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Volunteer Tours
Seasonal
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

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

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