Heraklion Countryside Escape: Private Olive Oil & Wine Experience in Crete

A Journey Through Crete’s Most Iconic Flavors

Enjoy a private gastronomic journey through the heart of Crete, guided by a local certified Wine Sommelier. This immersive experience combines extra virgin olive oil tasting, premium wines from indigenous grape varieties, and authentic village culture.

Travel through the countryside of Heraklion to discover olive groves, vineyards, and traditional villages while tasting the products that define Cretan identity.

Heraklion Countryside, Organic Flavors & Authentic Village Life

After pickup from your hotel, your guide introduces you to Crete’s history and culinary heritage as you drive toward the olive oil farm.

Olive Oil Farm Visit – Skalani Village

Begin with a guided visit to an olive oil farm, led by an olive oil specialist. Learn how to recognize high-quality extra virgin olive oil through aroma and taste, identifying green notes, fruity herbal flavors, and gentle spiciness.

Enjoy olive oil pairings with:

• Fresh seasonal vegetables
• Local cheeses
• Cretan honey
• Wild herbs
• Traditional bread and olives

This sensory introduction reveals why olive oil is the cornerstone of Cretan cuisine.

Winery Visit & Vineyard Lunch – Peza Wine Region

Continue to one of Crete’s most beautiful wineries, famous for producing exceptional wines from indigenous grape varieties.

Walk through biodynamically cultivated vineyards and explore the cellar with your Sommelier. Your lunch table is set beside the vines, offering panoramic views of the Lasithiotika high mountains.

Enjoy a curated food and wine pairing lunch featuring:

• Local Cretan dishes
• Seasonal vegetables and meats
• Extra virgin olive oil and aromatic herbs
• 6 premium wines personally selected by your Sommelier to match your palate
• Learn how to recognize wine aromas, structure, and balance while discovering how terroir shapes every bottle.

Archanes Village – Coffee or Raki with Locals

The tour concludes in Archanes, one of Crete’s most traditional villages. Stroll through narrow streets lined with stone houses and colorful gardens before enjoying:

• Greek coffee or mountain herbal tea with fresh Cretan honey
• Or a glass of raki, the local grape spirit

Share relaxed moments with local residents and experience everyday Cretan hospitality.

What Makes This Experience Special

• Private guided tour with certified Wine Sommelier
• Olive oil tasting with farm specialist
• Visit to biodynamic winery and vineyards
• Food and wine pairing lunch beside the vines
• Exploration of Archanes traditional village
• Hotel pickup and return
• Personalized tasting guidance