Olive Festival (dinner included)Available

Location Sisi Village
Entertainment
Duration 5 hours
Availability
Payment Online payment
Languages EN
About

About This Experience

An event based on Olive Oil, the elixir of life.

The production of olive oil on this island goes back to 3500 BC, during the Minoan period.

The Festival takes place in an old farm located in Sisi Village with panoramic views of the Cretan Sea.

During this tour, participants will experience local traditions and enjoy a unique gastronomic and educational trip into Cretan nutrition habits.

Be a part of this unique journey, try our local products, learn interesting facts about our culinary traditions and enjoy the famous Cretan hospitality.

Experience Highlights

Visit a Local Farm located in Sissi Village
Learn the secrets of the famous Cretan Olive Oil and its production
Taste quality homemade wine
Learn how to make Olive Oil Soap
See how honey is made from beehives
Taste authentic village food
Experience how raki is made
Enjoy dancing with locals
Buy local products directly from the producers
Schedule

Day Itinerary

18:00

Pick-up & Transfer

We will start collecting participants from pick-up points.

Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment, the bus drive will differ.

Bus drive duration: 15 minutes.

Farm in Sisi Village

Duration: 4 hours.

Educational Part.

Workshop: Olive Oil.
Learn everything about the old Olive Oil Mill of the 18th century and the award-winning ecological Olive Mill of the family.

Workshop: Local Honey.
Participants will see how honey is made from local beehives and will learn about the activity of bees.

Workshop: Raki.
Learn more about how raki is produced, the most famous alcoholic beverage.

'Rakokazano' is not just a process of making raki; it is a ritual deeply rooted in Cretan culture.

Workshop: Soap.
Learn how Cretan people make soap from olive oil and its important benefits.

Gastronomical Part.

Wine Tasting.
Taste outstanding wines from local Cretan grape varieties with distinct flavors and learn about their production, which goes back to the ancient Minoan Civilization.

Homemade Cretan food in a Wood Fired Oven.
People visiting the farm will taste authentic local food cooked in the wood fired oven.

The meal includes seasonal greens, fava beans, French fries as a side dish, salads from the owners' garden accompanied by a wide variety of appetizers. All dishes are based on olive oil.

Live Show.
Spend a joyful night like a Cretan, dance to Greek rhythms and enjoy our wonderful orchestra and dancers.

Local Products Market.
Participants will have the option to buy local products of high nutritional value and quality that they have already tried directly from the producer during their tour.

23:00

Return to Resorts

Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants earlier.

Depending on traffic and the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Included

What's Included

  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide
  • All the legal taxes
  • Farm Host
  • Wine Tasting
  • Buffet Dinner
Not included

What's Not Included

  • Meals
  • Entrance fees

What to Bring

Camera or smartphone for photos
Comfortable shoes
Cash or card
Light jacket or sweater

Important Information

  • Be ready 10–15 minutes early at pickup point
  • Return time may vary slightly depending on hotel location and traffic
  • Enjoy the interactive workshops — participation makes it more memorable

Ready for an Unforgettable Adventure?

Book now and secure your spot on this amazing experience

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before • ✓ Instant confirmation

Duration
Duration
5 hours
Availability
Availability
April – October
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Payment
Payment
Online
Languages
Languages
EN
€50 / person
Feature
Instant confirmation
Feature
Free cancellation up to 24h
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