Gastronomy Tours Rethymno Crete - Rithyland

Rethymno: Private olive oil & honey tasting tour with lunch
Rithyland - Gastronomy Tours | Rethymno Crete

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Crete is traditionally known for its olive oil which ranks among the finest varieties in the world. Heading towards the village of Armenoi we arrive at our first stop, the Olive oil museum. We continue our tour at Melidoni village to Paraschaki family olive oil press.

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.

This unforgettable and delicious experience takes us for coffee, a tour and an authentic Cretan meal in the traditional tavern - folklore museum in the village of Asteri.

	HIGHLIGHTS
	• Explore the Olive oil museum and taste an οlive oil sample
	• 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
	• Τaste an authentic, Cretan meal at the traditional taverna-museum of Asteri village


	FURTHER INFORMATION
	• Please note! This tour it is no possible in bad weather conditions. If it's canceled because of bad weather conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
	• In case of unforeseen weather conditions during the excursion, the program continues as normal and free umbrellas are available.

	BASIC INFORMATION
	Τhis tour is available every Friday (from April to October)
	DURATION TIME: 5 to 6 hours
	DEPARTURE TIME: 10.00 am
	• Pick up and drop off from specific point from Rethymno city center. Four Martyrs Church, Gerakari 6
	• Pick up and drop off from your hotel within 11km of Rethymno center.
	*Extra fees may apply if the pick up location is not within 11km of Rethymno city center.
	• Please be ready 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time.

	Guided tour only in English
	Private tour
	* Tour requires a maximum of 8 passengers
	* Children must be accompanied by an adult
	* Please let us know for allergies
	* Advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. A vegeterian option is available on request

	Proposed dress code
	• For Spring and Autumn
	Keep your jacket, hat and comfortable walking shoes
	• For summer
	Keep your sunglasses,hat and comfortable walking shoes

	INCLUDED
	• Pick up and drop off from your hotel within 11km of Rethymno center or from specific point of Rethymno city center.
	• Local English speaking guide
	• Local driver
	• Complimentary bottled water
	• Olive oil & honey tasting
	• Greek coffee / tea
	• Local English speaking guide of folklore museum-taverna
	• Full Cretan lunch with wine
	* No other guests
	• Airconditioned minibus or car transfer
	• Ιnfants seats available
	• Liability insurance
	• Up to 24hour full refund cancellation policy
	• All taxes, fees and handling charges


	NOT INCLUDED
	• Additional food / drink
	• Personal expenses
	• Τips

	INTENSITY
	Easy


	PRICE
	ΙΝFANTS (0-2): FREE
	CHILDREN (3-12): 100 € per person
	ADULTS (13-99): 140 € per person


	PAYMENT METHODS

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