Raki and Olive Oil Tastings in Crete: 9 to Book

1.Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 8 hours · from $141Our pick

Spend eight hours with a small group of up to eight people visiting an olive mill, organic winery, raki distillery, village taverna, and pottery studio. Guides such as George and Antonis add local stories and good humor. Expect generous tastings, a full lunch, scenic drives, and hands-on pottery in Thrapsano. The pottery studio is closed Sundays.

“Absolutely amazing! George was an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide and covered so much ground in one day. This tour was a highlight of our trip!”

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2.Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki – Flavorful Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend about six hours in the countryside around Heraklion visiting an olive mill, micro-winery, raki distillery, and family soap workshop. Taste three indigenous wines, barrel-aged raki, and fresh olive oil, then share a traditional light lunch in Peza Village. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 15 people.

“Such a fun tour of small family owned businesses. Very informative and a small group setting is always more fun. Learned a lot about olive oil production, Raki production and wines. Also a great visit to a pottery place as well”

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3.Crete: Olive, Wine, & Raki on a Flavorful Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $126

Travel from your accommodation in a premium SUV or minivan to an olive mill, Cretan olive grove, winery, and raki distillery. You will taste olive oil, local wines, and two rakis, then enjoy a light Cretan lunch. Guides such as Angela, Yannis, Alex, and Maria bring the small producers to life.

“The light meal was delicious, one of the best meals in our 4 weeks in Greece and the Greek Islands. It was fresh and all home made. The winery was interesting to learn how to swirl, smell and taste. Olive Oil and Dragon Fruit, Alex was a lovely host giving us the history of such an unusual combination and what is involved in growing both.”

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4.Premium Crete Olive oil tasting, Wine, Raki and Cretan food!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $165

Spend 5.5 hours with a private English or Greek-speaking guide visiting an olive oil mill, winery, and traditional village. You will taste Cretan oil, six wines, raki, local snacks, and breakfast while traveling in an air-conditioned luxury van. Guides such as Sotiris and Vagelis are noted for their friendly, personal approach.

“DO THIS TOUR!!!! Literally the best tour. Personal, hospitable, it felt like a great friend showing you around the local spots. It was sun h a wonderful experience. WHEN we come back we will do this again. I cannot recommend this enough.”

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5.Premium Cretan Olive Oil Tasting, Wine, Raki and Local Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

From Heraklion, your private guide, often Vangelis, takes you to an olive mill in Skalani, a winery in Kounavi, and a raki distillery in Stironas. Expect olive oil with a Cretan breakfast, five wines with a sommelier, traditional snacks, private transport, and plenty of local insight.

“My wife and I had an amazing private tour with the local guide who made the whole experience feel authentic and welcoming. We got to try some fantastic local wine (tasting was run by a sommelier), olive oil, and Raki, and each stop was well-planned and enjoyable. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much about life on the island, which made it more than just a tasting tour. It felt like a real insight into Cretan culture. I highly recommend this tour if you want something personal and memorable!”

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6.Small Group: Knossos, Olive Oil, Winery & Raki with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $126

Travel from your Heraklion hotel in an air-conditioned premium vehicle to Knossos, an olive grove, a family winery and Archanes. You’ll taste three wines, raki and local olive oil, then sit down to a traditional Cretan lunch. The group is limited to 15, and the tour runs in English for about five to six hours.

“Was a very cool adventure. Luxury pickup and transportation and a very nice afternoon at the winery. I would recommend it to couples.”

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7.Wine Raki Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours with an English-speaking driver-guide visiting an olive oil factory, Thrapsano pottery workshops, Lyrarakis Winery, and Katalagari. Taste five Cretan wines, raki, olive oil, cheese, and local specialties. Pickup is included from Heraklion hotels, the port, or airport, with private Mercedes van transport.

“This was an amazing day-trip! We loved every stop on the tour but most especially Domaine Paterianakis. This is a woman-owned (sisters) and operated winery with the most impeccable attention to detail. Additionally, our tour guide Spyros had such lovely energy and was so passionate about telling us about Crete. The most incredible part....in the booking notes it asked if there were any dietary restrictions and I wrote: No, but it is my sister's birthday! Tours in Heraklion arranged for a surprise cake to be delivered at the wineries and it was such a lovely moment for my sister! We Were both surprised and truly touched. We would 100% recommend…”

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8.Soap, Wine, Raki, Olive Oil, Meet the local Producers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 330 - 390 minutes · from $104Best value

Spend about six hours meeting Cretan producers at a soap workshop, olive mill, winery, and raki distillery. You will taste olive oils, local wines, tsikoudia, and simple snacks while an English-speaking guide handles transport. The small-group feel, scenic village route, and 150% back-on-time promise make this a strong choice for cruise passengers.

“Diena pilna įspūdžių. Smagi kelionė pakeliui į vietinių gamintojų vietas su humoro ir patarimų negailėjusiu vairuotoju.😊 Labai malonus muilo parduotuvėlės savininkas, buvo įdomu pamatyti kaip gimsta muilas, bei kokį procesą jis turi praeiti, kokius ingredientus naudoja ir kodėl. Gavome ne tik galimybę įsigyti kokybiškų gaminių, bet ir susipažinti su šeimos istorija. Alyvuogių aliejaus gamykloje taipogi gavome progą susipažinti su savininku, išgirsti istoriją apie iš kartos į kartą perduodamo verslo istoriją bei galimybę paragauti skirtingų alyvuogių aliejų ir atskirti kokybišką aliejų nuo nekokybiško. Dieną užbaigėme vietinėje vyno bei raki gamintojo namuose. Čia taipogi susipažinome su jų g...”

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9.Private Winery Tour with Olive Oil, Honey & Raki Distillery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $290

From Heraklion, your private driver-guide takes you to Peza for olive oil tasting, Stironas for raki and meze, and Archanes for village life and Minoan surroundings. You can add Domaine Paterianakis, wine tasting, and a traditional taverna lunch. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Unique Greek Tours transformed our visit into an extraordinary journey of history, beauty, and heartfelt connection, leaving us with memories—and friendships—that will last a lifetime.”

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