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A field of olive trees with green and purple olives. 1
A close-up of an olive branch with a green leaf and a partially ripened olive. 2
A large quantity of green and purple fruits, possibly olives, with a metal scoop in the center. 3
A hand holding green olives from an olive tree. 4
A hand holding a cluster of olive branches with green leaves. 5
By LocalTrips4U "Experience True Crete"
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$178 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

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. Savour 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 flavours at a farmer's home.
    • Explore the scenic Peza Valley, famous for its olive groves.
    • Perfect for small groups, ensuring personalised attention and a memorable experience.

Activity location

  • Politakis Olive Oil Mill
    • 701 00, Agies Paraskies, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Politakis Olive Oil Mill
    • 701 00, Agies Paraskies, Greece

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Crete Olive Harvest pickup:Y

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Olive Harvest: Hands-on Activity
Duration: 5 hours
Traditional Lunch
Minivan
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$178.36 x 2 AdultsNZ$356.72
Total
Price is NZ$356.72
Until Sun, 8 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Accommodation pickup and drop-off within the designated service area.
  • Inclusions
    Traditional lunch at the farmer’s home.
  • Inclusions
    Use of basic harvesting equipment.
  • Inclusions
    Approximately 2–3 hours of hands-on olive harvesting, including short breaks.
  • Inclusions
    Farmer-led introduction and harvesting instructions.
  • Inclusions
    Visit to a local olive mill.
  • Exclusions
    Olive oil bottles, souvenirs and other personal purchases.
  • Exclusions
    A take-home allocation of harvested olives or olive oil.

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Heraklion Prefecture

  • 15m
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.

Heraklion Prefecture

  • 2h 30m
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.

Politakis Olive Oil Mill

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Heraklion Prefecture

  • 1h
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Politakis Olive Oil Mill
    • 701 00, Agies Paraskies, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Politakis Olive Oil Mill
    • 701 00, Agies Paraskies, Greece

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