Olive Soap Workshops: 5 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.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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