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- French
An event based on Olive Oil, the elixir of life.The production of olive oil on this island goes back to 3500 BC, during the Minoan period. The Festivaltakes place in an old farm located in Sisi Village with panoramic views of the Cretan Sea.During this tour, participants will experience local traditionsand enjoy a unique gastronomic and educational trip to the Cretan Nutrition habits.
Be a part of this unique journey, try our local products and learn interesting facts about our culinary traditions and enjoy the famous Cretan hospitality.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer pick-up from specific locations in the following areas: Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, and Karteros. Once your booking is complete, we will contact you to inform you of the exact pick-up time and location closest to your accommodation. ⚠️ Please note: We do not provide pick-up from the center of Heraklion, Ammoudara, Lygaria or Agia Pelagia.
Itinerary
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1Heraklion
Pick up: We will start collecting participants from pick-up points. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Educational Part Workshop: Olive oil Learn everything about the old Olive Oil Mill of the 18th century to the Award-Winning ecological Olive Mill of the family. Workshop: local Honey Participants will see how honey is made from local beehives and will learn about the activity of bees. Workshop: Raki Learn more about how Raki is produced, the most famous alcoholic beverage. ‘’Rakokazano’’, is not just a process of making raki, it is ritual deeply rooted in Cretan Culture. Workshop: Soap Learn how Cretan people make soap from Olive Oil and its important benefits.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Wine Tasting Taste outstanding wines from local Cretan grape varieties, distinct flavors and learn all about its production, that goes back to ancient Minoan Civilization. Homemade Cretan food in Wood Fired Oven: People visiting the farm will taste authentic local food cooked in the Wood Fired Oven. The meal includes seasonal greens, fava beans, French-fries as a side dish, salads from the ownersgarden accompanied by a wide variety of appetizers. All dishesbased on olive oil.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Live Show Spend a joyful night like a Cretan, dance in Greek rhythms and enjoy out wonderful orchestra and dancers.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
Local Products Market: Participants will have the option to buy local products of high nutritional value and quality that they have already tried directly from the producer during their tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Heraklion
End of the Tour – Arrival at resorts: Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants earlier .Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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