Olive Oil Tour: Discover Cretan Olive Cultivation
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30 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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kleanthi - Welcome to Kleanthi Family Olive Farm, where ancient tradition meets modern excellence. Embark on an immersive journey through our picturesque olive groves, where centuries-old trees whisper tales of Cretan heritage and sustainable farming practices.
    Our guided tour invites you to explore the heart of our family-run farm, from the serene…
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What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
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….

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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.

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Y2742barogers
Oct 27, 2024
Lovely visit to the heart of Cretan culture. - Fascinating tour of the olive orchards discussing the different olives and age of the different trees. Then a visit to the processing plant with explanation of how the whole process works. The lady who took us around was very knowledgeable and friendly. Finally a chance to sample the oil with some cheese, fruit, bread, hone, syrups, herbs and greek sweets. Whole visit took about 90 minutes. There is a small shop to buy the oils. Highly recommended and well worth the money.
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Brianb19722018
Oct 3, 2024
Delicious variety and very complete - Super fun and interesting getaway! With a group into the olive grove with explanations about the olives, the trees and the growth and harvesting process. Trees 2 years old but also 300 years old. The importance of the gaarde to the families. Then inside for the processing process. Explanation of the qualities and what to look for when buying but also when storing. And then... taste it! With delicious snacks (vegetables, fruit, cheese, figs, yogurt and spices) and local combinations to dip in the oil. Not too long and super tasty! In the morning olive excursion and then on to the beach!
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Jacq89
Aug 31, 2024
Amazing tour and tasting! - Wonderful tour! The place is gorgeous, and the tour is both informative and engaging, providing insight into the entire olive oil production process. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and very service-minded. After the tour, you can enjoy a lovely tasting session, and they can accommodate a vegan diet. Overall, it’s a fantastic experience that offers both education and enjoyment.
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Peacockmr
Aug 11, 2024
Impressive experience - We came here without Reservation, but were lucky enough to be able to participate directly in a tour. And that was just great. First we were told everything we needed to know about olive growing in the olive grove. Then we visited the olive oil extraction facilities. At the end came the tasting of the oil, which was excellently organized.
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Rhodene
Aug 2, 2024
Best Olive Farm Experience - Great Tour of the Olive farm with Theodora, who was informative, bubbly & humorous. We really enjoyed it! After the tour we did a tasting, almost could not believe our eyes with the variety of breads, cheeses & fruit we were served. It was amazing!! We ate way too much & had a lot of fun.
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Patrick_p
Jul 28, 2024
A must. - This tour and tasting was fantastic. Mary our guide and host was tremendous. Loved the tour of the farm and especially the tasting afterwards. The olive oil is so so good. We were staying in Plakias for the week and drove two hours for it and it was definitely worth it.
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Yolanda_h
Jul 23, 2024
Wonderful experience - It was a wonderful experience. They explained everything about the olive farm, from tree to bottle. The lady was very caring and friendly. Afterwards we got many amazing things to try. There is also a little shop where you can buy their olive oil. Really nice!!!
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Mary_t
Jul 15, 2024
Delicious experience. We learned a lot! - Mary was a warm and knowledgeable guide with perfect English. It was as much a window into Cretan family culture and history as it was about the trade of olive growing and olive oil making. Very interesting process with highly sustainable practices. The lunch provided after was delightful! Highly recommend
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Sarah_w
Jul 14, 2024
Informative & Delicious! - Our family loved this tour & tasting! The family was warm and welcoming and very informative about the entire process as well as the tasting. It was an easy walk through the olive trees to learn about olive farming, followed by a look and lesson about the equipment and process, and ending with a delicious tasting! Would definitely recommend this tour!
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Shilpa_p
Jul 6, 2024
Yummy and learned a lot - Great tour; learned a lot about the production of olive oil. Guide was knowledgeable; olive oil tasting was tasty and we expierienced new ways to enjoy olive oil. Our childrens’ favorite activity in Crete.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).