Olive Soap Workshops: 8 to Book

1.Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki – Flavorful Culinary Journey

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

Spend about six hours in the countryside around Heraklion with a small group of up to 15 people. Visit an olive mill, micro-winery, raki distillery, and family soap workshop, then share a traditional lunch in Peza Village. Guides such as Tony, Eleni, and Angelica are praised for their local insight and friendly care.

“The whole day was great and our drivers were so personable and knowledgeable. We were excited to learn about olive oil and it did not disappoint. All our questions were answered and we bought. (I hope they get reliable internet soon so they can more than cash!) Our wine tour exceeded our expectations. We got the owner as our guide in an intimate tasting. It was so enjoyable and she taught us so much. We were so spoiled with the traditional lunch and had so much wonderful food. Our day exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend.!”

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2.Private Tour: Soap, Olive Oil & Lyrarakis Winery with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $216

Spend about three hours near Peza visiting one available winery, which may be Lyrarakis, Titakis, or Digenakis. Your private group tastes house wines, olive oils, and cheese with a sommelier, then enjoys lunch. Pickup is offered, vegetarian meals can be requested, and the winery depends on availability.

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3.Soap and Olive Oil Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45Cheapest here

In the Sicilian countryside near Sciacca, guide Alessandro leads you through a restored 19th-century soap museum, a hands-on soap-making workshop, and a tasting of local extra virgin olive oil. You finish with Sicilian olives, snacks, drinks, and a light aperitivo beneath the olive trees. The private experience lasts about two hours.

“The whole experience was delightful, from the very first moment we met Alessandro he showcased not only an incredible and welcoming sunny disposition but a profound passion and knowledge of the subject, he very much inspired us in the matter of soap and olives but even more on the sustainable agriculture and on the folklore of our land. The aperitivo on the roof was the perfect ending of the interesting and magical day”

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4.Soap Workshop, Olive Oil, Lyrarakis Winery and Lunch at Peza

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $212

Travel privately from your hotel to rural Crete for a family-run soap workshop, olive mill tour, three premium olive oil tastings, and a five-wine tasting at Lyrarakis Winery. With driver Manos and winery guide Sofia mentioned by name, the day includes a vineyard walk, local pairings, and a full Cretan lunch in Peza.

“Gorgeous setting, knowledgable & friendly staff, amazing flavours to try - both wine & food. Thank you for a lovely day, highly recommend!”

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5.Crete in a Day: Knossos, Soap Workshops, Olive Oil & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $236

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Crete through Knossos, a soap-making workshop, an olive mill, and Titakis Wines in Kounavoi. Your private group travels by air-conditioned vehicle, with water, a traditional full-course lunch, olive-oil tasting, and five indigenous wines included. Knossos admission and a certified guide cost extra.

“Excelente comunicacion con el guia, muy amable, puntual y atento! Tuvimos la oportunidad de ver Creta en diferentes aspectos, historico, ecologico, cultural y gastronomico! El almuerzo que incluye estuvo delicioso, excelente atencion y ambiente familiar! Recomendado si quieres un tour variado y privado!”

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

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

Spend 330 to 390 minutes meeting Cretan makers at a soap workshop, olive mill, winery, and raki distillery. You will taste olive oils, wines, tsikoudia, and local snacks while an English-speaking guide handles transport through villages and valleys. Pickup and drop-off are included, making this a practical 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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7.Afternoon Tour: Soap, Olive Oil & Wine Stories of Peza Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Heraklion into Peza Valley for a handmade olive-oil soap workshop, an olive mill visit with tastings, and a boutique winery stop. You’ll meet local producers, sample Vidiano and Kotsifali wines, and enjoy bread, tomatoes, and other Cretan flavors. Pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a small group of up to 15 are included.

“I hade the most amazing experience here at this olive and wine tasting. Learning about olive oil and tasting it was pretty cool and the people was so nice. I also learned a lot about wine I didn’t know and that was fantastic. This is a absolute must!”

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8.Afternoon: Tour Soap, Olive Oil, Wine Stories of Peza Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $116

Travel from Heraklion into Peza Valley for a guided olive mill visit, three extra virgin olive oil tastings, and a family winery tour with three to five Cretan wines. Finish at Peteinos Alianiaris Tavern for traditional food at your own cost. English escort, transfers, and admissions are included.

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