Rethymno:Private Olive Oil & Honey Tasting Tour with Lunch Rethymno:Private Olive Oil & Honey Tasting Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG454123-O-816853
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Visit the place of production and development of Olive oil and honey, meet the producers and discuss with them, taste their produce, and experience a traditional, Cretan meal.This is the very best way to learn the history, secrets and myths of Crete.
Crete is traditionally known for its olive oil which ranks among the finest varieties in the world.
Heading towards the village of Melidoni we arrive at our first stop, the Paraschaki family olive oil press.
Through the guided tour, we learn all about the harvest, production and bottling of Cretan olive oil throughout time, and we taste their excellent olive oil varieties.
Our next stop, the Honey Museum, awaits us just a few meters away from the olive oil press.
There, we have the opportunity to learn about the bees, the history and production of honey from the experts. After the tour, we enjoy a coffee in the unique environment of the Apithano Honey & Museum garden.
This unforgettable, delicious, and aromatic experience takes us to lunch and guide at the traditional taverna - folklore museum in the village of Asteri, where we enjoy delicious dishes made with care and love.
Highlights
- Discover the olive oil press and taste olive oil sample
- Visit Apithano Honey & Museum and learn about the bee and honey production
- Taste varieties of Cretan honey and traditional rakomelo
- Enjoy Greek coffee or tea at the Apithano Honey & Museum cafe
- Τaste an authentic, Cretan meal at the traditional taverna-folklore museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of national alcohol restrictions.
Participants under the age of 18 are provided non alcoholic beverages.
Advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. A vegeterian option is available on request.
Please let us know for allergies.
Dress code is smart casual.
This experience requires a good weather. If it's canceled because of bad weather conditions, you will be offered
a different date or a full refund.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Please be ready 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time.
Your guide will be holding a sign Rithyland.
Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
