From Elounda: Small Group Tour | Taste of Crete: Soap, Olive, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey

This full day tour in Crete offers an immersive journey through the islands traditional crafts gastronomy and culture. The day begins with a visit to a family run soap workshop where guests learn about the history of soap making and create their own handmade olive oil soap to take home. The tour continues to a scenic olive grove where participants explore the groves and production areas learn about cultivation and cold press methods and taste premium olive oils paired with local bread and herbs. Guests then visit a traditional raki distillery to observe the distillation process hear stories of this age old tradition and sample several types of raki accompanied by local meze.

The experience concludes with a full traditional lunch in Archanes village featuring slow cooked dishes prepared with local ingredients and paired with wine and raki. Small group sizes ensure a personal and authentic experience while moderate walking on uneven terrain is required. The tour is not fully wheelchair accessible and children must be supervised during visits and tastings. Guests are advised to bring comfortable walking shoes light clothing sunscreen hat a camera and a reusable water bottle. Participants must be eighteen years or older for wine and raki tastings. This tour combines hands on workshops tasting experiences and scenic village visits offering a unique opportunity to explore Cretan culture and flavors in a relaxed and engaging setting.