Heraklion: Family-Run Olive Mill Tour and Traditional Cretan Food Pairing
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20 Ratings
Skalani
Experience the production process of olive oil at a family-run olive mill in Heraklion. Taste the unique flavor of extra virgin olive oil and traditional Cretan delicacies. Buy local products. Pets and kids welcome.
Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 75HP+RR Skalani - After they arrive at their destination visitors will have a tour led by greek olive oil experts. They will have the chance to learn about the production process of olive oil at our olive oil mill and the cultivation methods that are used in our olive grove. Later they will taste the unique flavor of extra virgin olive oil and will have the opportunity to acquire greek and cretan products
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Your Greek guide will open the doors to the world of olive oil production in our mill, sharing the time-honored Cretan methods of olive tree cultivation. Guests will get the chance to relish the distinct taste and scent of extra virgin olive oil along with other traditional Cretan delights. Those following vegeterian diets are enthusiastically invited. The possibility to purchase extra virgin olive oil and other locally produced items will also be available. Children and pets are more than welcome to join as well.

Location
Kleanthi
Just a few minutes outside of the city of Heraklion at the village of Skalani. Head to the Kleanthi olive farm
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kalliopi_k
Jun 29, 2024
We recommend! - Very interesting tour to learn about olive making in Crete. It was clear, without it being too long and the food at the end was a wonderful experience. We bought a lot of oil and honey. I totally recommend this tour.
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Stephanie_d
Jun 28, 2024
You will learn so much about olive oil production! - From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed to the farm and offered water. Our tour guide was so kind and knew answers to all of our questions. Our group learned so much new information about olive oil harvesting and production. Great time and a lovely spread of olives, breads, figs/grapes in syrup, cheese, smoked meat afterwards.
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Hannes
Jun 12, 2024
Authentic, 100% recommendation - Super interesting tour through the olive plantation with an explanation of the production process, no questions were left unanswered. The tasting afterwards really exceeded our expectations. The tour with tasting cost 15 euros per person and lasted about an hour. Really recommended 👍🏻 we even bought some oil to take home.
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Richardf202
Jun 9, 2024
Exceptional Cretan Olive Oil! - The tour, explanation and tasting were outstanding! Yanni and team did a wonderful job. Definitely the olive oil place to visit.
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Damian_t
Jun 8, 2024
Great trip - This tour is a short taxi ride from Heraklion. The guides, Yannis and Theodora, were very friendly and professional. We started with a walk through the olive groves, then we saw the equipment that produces the olive oil, a description of the process, and a short video. Yanina was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. This was followed by a table sitting where we sampled the olive oil with different cheeses, tomatoes, fruit and bread. You can buy the produce but they do not try to push it on you, there is no “hard sell”. They also know a lot about the local area in general so if you want any help on local places of interest, they will be happy to help you!
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Hannah_w
Jun 8, 2024
Great info great food - Great experience with a knowledgeable guide and demos of the machines. Would always recommend if in the area.
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Amy
May 19, 2024
Wonderful olive oil — and local products and fresh fruits — tasting+tour! - What a wonderful tour and tasting! Quite interesting and informative — just the right amount of time. The generous bread, cheese, fruit, and herb tray with the different oil combinations was delicious! From the warm welcome with water bottles to the end of the tour and the little shop, our hosts provided quite a lovely treat!
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Masonc272
May 3, 2024
Exceptional Culinary and Informative Tour - This was by far the best example of Cretan hospitality my wife and I have experienced so far. We learned much about the olive harvesting and processing process. The tour guide was well informed and very welcoming. The food we ate was amazing! For such a simple meal of bread, honey, fruit, herbs, Raki, special grape syrup and most importantly olive oil, it was a culinary experience. The tour guide’s father and friends were very hospitable, providing good conversation and helpful eating tips. Can not highly recommend enough!
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Victor_l
Apr 19, 2024
For olive oil lovers - We love olive oil and this was a great experience for all of us. Great insights and food pairing. Totally recommended if you are in Crete.
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962genevievel
Apr 15, 2024
Great time. Tasty learning opportunity! - Great experience. You get to see the farm and you have a fabulous tasting experience. The guide served a generous board of olive oil accompaniments (even with 3 people we couldn’t finish it all). It’s not far from the bus stop but time your way home to align with bus schedule.
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