Duration: Approx. 6–6.5 hours
Start Time: 09:30
Availability: Monday to Saturday, April–October
Pick-Up Areas: Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Ammoudara, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Hersonissos
Tour Type: Private Experience
Itinerary Summary
• Pick-up from your accommodation – 09:30
Scenic drive through villages and olive groves toward the heart of rural Crete.
• Traditional Soap Workshop
Visit a family-run workshop and see how natural soaps are crafted with olive oil and local herbs.
• Olive Mill Tour & Tasting
Guided walk through the production areas, followed by tasting of pure extra virgin olive oil with simple Cretan pairings.
• Lyrarakis Winery – Vineyard & Cellar Tour
Learn about rare indigenous grape varieties and explore the estate’s cellar and production areas.
• Wine Tasting of 5 Wines
Enjoy a guided tasting of five Lyrarakis wines, each expressing the land and history of Peza.
• Traditional Lunch at Peteinos Alaniaris (Peza Village)
Full meal featuring Cretan starters, a hearty main course, dessert, and local wine.
• Return Transfer
Relax on the drive back to your accommodation.
Included
• Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Visit to soap workshop
• Olive mill tour & tasting
• Lyrarakis winery tour
• Tasting of 5 wines
• Full traditional lunch with drinks
• Bottled water
Not Included
• Personal expenses
• Additional wine purchases
• Gratuities (optional)
Good to Know
• Suitable for all ages; non-alcoholic options available
• Comfortable walking shoes recommended
• Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice
