Peza Valley Olive Harvest Experience with Farmer's Home Lunch

Overview

Discover the rich traditions of olive oil production on this immersive Peza Valley tour. Visit a local olive mill and engage in the olive harvest, learning about the entire process from tree to table. Savor a delicious lunch prepared from fresh local ingredients at a farmer's home, showcasing Cretan culinary delights. Ideal for food enthusiasts and those seeking cultural experiences, this tour provides an authentic taste of Crete.

- Participate in hands-on olive harvesting and oil production.
- Enjoy a traditional lunch featuring local flavors at a farmer's home.
- Explore the scenic Peza Valley, famous for its olive groves.
- Perfect for small groups, ensuring personalized attention and a memorable experience.

Itinerary

1. Heraklion Prefecture

   Meet your farmer host — approximately 15 minutes
   Receive a warm welcome and an introduction to the grove. Your host explains the harvesting methods and shows you how to participate safely.

   15 minutes
2. Heraklion Prefecture

   Hands-on olive harvesting — approximately 2½ hours
   Join the harvest by helping gather olives from reachable branches, collecting them from the nets and placing them into crates. Learn through participation, with short breaks and time to enjoy the surroundings. Activities vary according to the grove and the stage of the harvest.

   2 hours 30 minutes

3. Olive mill visit — approximately 40 minutes
   Discover the stages of olive oil production, from cleaning and crushing the olives to separating the oil. Live machinery operation depends on the mill’s processing schedule.

   1 hour · Admission included
4. Heraklion Prefecture

   Traditional lunch at the farmer’s home — approximately 60 minutes
   Enjoy seasonal Cretan home cooking and relaxed conversation around the family table. The menu varies according to available ingredients and your host’s cooking that day.

   1 hour

Meeting and pickup

A member of our team will contact you the day before the activity to reconfirm the exact pick-up time.

Good to know

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.