Peza Valley Afternoon Tour: Soap Making, Olive Oil, Wine & Raki
Overview
What makes this activity unique is that it offers an intimate journey through the real, working heart of Crete — far from the usual tourist routes. You won’t just watch demonstrations; you’ll stand beside the artisans themselves — stirring natural soaps, tasting olive oil fresh from the press, and sipping wines that never reach supermarket shelves. Every stop is family-run, every handshake genuine, and every taste born from generations of care.
It’s an afternoon steeped in authenticity — fragrant with herbs, olive wood, and fermenting grapes — where you learn not from guides, but from the makers themselves. By sunset, you’ll understand why Cretans say their island’s treasures are handmade, heartmade, and meant to be shared.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Wine Tasting of 2 indigenous varieties and Raki Tasting
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Olive Farm Visit with Olive Oil Tasting
- Personal Expenses
- Dinner is NOT INCLUDED
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
During this afternoon experience, you’ll travel through the peaceful countryside of Peza and nearby villages, meeting local families who have dedicated their lives to traditional Cretan crafts. Your first stop is a small family olive mill surrounded by silver-green groves. There, you’ll learn how extra virgin olive oil is produced, from harvest to cold extraction, before tasting different varieties paired with village bread and tomatoes. The final stop is a micro-winery, Raki Distillery, where you’ll walk through the history, talk with the winemaker, and enjoy a guided tasting of local wines like Vidiano and Kotsifali — each reflecting the soil and sun of Peza Valley.
It’s a relaxed afternoon blending discovery, flavor, and conversation — a quiet escape into the world of Cretan tradition, guided by the very people who keep it alive.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-144392P44
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Bottled water.
- Wine Tasting of 2 indigenous varieties and Raki Tasting.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Olive Farm Visit with Olive Oil Tasting.
- Personal Expenses.
- Dinner is NOT INCLUDED.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Peza Valley Afternoon Tour: Soap Making, Olive Oil, Wine & Raki is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Peza Valley Afternoon Tour: Soap Making, Olive Oil, Wine & Raki will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Wine Tasting of 2 indigenous varieties and Raki Tasting
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Olive Farm Visit with Olive Oil Tasting
- Personal Expenses
- Dinner is NOT INCLUDED
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
