Heraklion: Soap, Olive Oil, Wine & Raki Experience in Peza Valley

A countryside landscape with a soap workshop, olive oil, and honey. 1

A plate with sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and two bowls of a creamy white substance, possibly yogurt or sour cream. 2

By LocalTrips4U "Experience True Crete"

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
4h 30m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

What makes this tour truly special is the variety of authentic Cretan experiences packed into one relaxed half-day journey. Guests don’t simply taste local products—they meet the family producers behind them, step inside working workshops, and discover how olive oil soap, extra virgin olive oil, wine, and raki are still made using knowledge passed down through generations.

Travelling in a small group through the beautiful Peza Valley allows for personal attention, genuine conversation, and unhurried tastings. With convenient hotel-area transfers and four iconic Cretan products in one experience, it feels less like an organised tour and more like being welcomed into the homes and traditions of local families. In Crete, after all, hospitality usually begins with a story—and ends with a glass of raki.

Activity location

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- 1 Chatzidaki
- 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- 1 Chatzidaki
- 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

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Dates

Travellers

Heraklion Perfecture Rate

4h 30m
English

Pick-up areas:: Agia Pelagia, Amoudara, Heraklion, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Hersonisos, Stalis
Soap Workshop
Half Day Small Group Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Meal are NOT INCLUDED
Minivan
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 328.88 x 1 AdultRM 328.88

Total

12% off

What's included, what's not

Guided olive mill tour with extra virgin olive oil tasting and local pairings
Guided soap workshop visit with live presentation of traditional olive oil soap-making
‍✈️ Professional local driver/host throughout the experience
Light tastings during the tour (olive oil, honey, local pairings, seasonal bites where available)
Wine& raki experience including wine tasting of 3 indigenous varieties and a single raki variety
Round-trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned small group minivan from Heraklion city
️ Full meals or lunch (this is a tasting-based experience, not a full dining tour)
️ Personal purchases such as soaps, honey, olive oil, or other products available at the venues
Pick-up outside the designated Heraklion service area (subject to availability)

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Heraklion Prefecture

Stop 1 – Traditional Soap Workshop Arrival: Around 09:20 Hidden among the olive trees just outside Heraklion, this family-run workshop keeps one of Crete’s oldest crafts alive. Guests step into the fragrant world of handmade olive oil soaps, where herbs, citrus peels, and pure Cretan olive oil still shape products the old-fashioned way—because sometimes the old ways were simply better. ✨ Experience Includes: Guided presentation of the workshop Traditional soap-making techniques Introduction to natural ingredients & their benefits Herbal welcome refreshment (subject to availability) ⏱ Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Heraklion Prefecture

Stop 2 – Olive Mill Experience | Peza Valley Arrival: Around 10:20 In the fertile lands of Peza, where olive trees have been feeding families for generations, guests discover why Cretans treat olive oil less like a product... and more like a family member who always shows up at the table. ✨ Experience Includes: Guided olive mill tour From grove to bottle production insights Extra virgin olive oil tasting Pairings with bread, oregano, sea salt & grape syrup ⏱ Duration: Approx. 60 Minutes

Heraklion Prefecture

1h 10m

Stop 3 – Micro-Winery & Raki Distillery Experience Nestled among the vineyards of the renowned Peza Valley, this family-owned micro-winery and traditional raki distillery offers a genuine introduction to Crete’s winemaking heritage. Here, modern techniques meet generations of experience, producing wines and spirits that reflect the character of the island and its people. Guests will explore the winery and distillery facilities, learn about indigenous Cretan grape varieties, and discover how traditional raki continues to play an important role in local culture and hospitality. Of course, no visit would be complete without tasting the results. ✨ Experience Includes: Guided winery and distillery tour Introduction to local grape varieties and vineyard traditions Learn about wine and raki production methods Tasting of 3 carefully selected Cretan wines Tasting of 1 traditional raki Opportunity to meet the producers and learn their story ⏱ Duration: Approx. 60–70 Minutes

Location

Activity location

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- 1 Chatzidaki
- 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- 1 Chatzidaki
- 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

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