Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
Pick up: We will start collecting participants from pick-up points. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sissi, Sissi, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Sissi, Sissi, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Sissi, Sissi, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
Live Show
Spend a joyful night like a Cretan, dance in Greek rhythms and enjoy out wonderful orchestra and dancers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sissi, Sissi, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner
5/9/2024 - 10/28/2024| Thursday : | 05:30 PM - 11:30 PM |
Duración: 5 To 6 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town.
As soon as you complete the booking, we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of staying.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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