• Create experiences - memories of Crete - Olive Oil Tasting in the Heart of Rethymno Old Town
  Step into your intimate tasting room in the heart of Rethymno’s Old Town and discover why Crete produces some of the finest olive oil in the world.
  Your 2-hour session is led by Dijana, a certified olive oil sommelier whose family has been producing Cretan olive oil for generations.
  You’ll taste 4 premium extra virgin olive oils from small Cretan producers. You’ll learn to evaluate olive oil like a professional — identifying aromas, flavor notes, bitterness, and quality markers.
  Between tastings, enjoy local Cretan bites — tomato, cucumber, olives, and traditional paximadi — and then get hands-on and make your own traditional Cretan dakos from scratch using fresh local ingredients and, of course, premium Cretan olive oil.
  Throughout the session you’ll discover the history of Cretan olive oil, its role in the Mediterranean diet, and its proven health benefits.
  You’ll leave with professional tasting skills and a deeper connection to one of Crete’s most treasured traditions.
  Included: 4 premium Cretan EVOOs, local food pairings, hands-on dakos making, full guided seminar.
  Languages: English, Greek, Croatian, Serbian.

• Hands-on traditional Cretan dakos making
• Tasting of 4 premium Cretan extra virgin olive oils
• Guided seminar by a certified olive oil sommelier
• Cretan food pairings
• Fresh water
• Tasting materials and menus

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities
• Any personal purchases (olive oil bottles to take home are available to buy separately)

This is more than just a tasting—it’s a comprehensive olive oil seminar conducted by a certified sommelier who developed a passion for olive oil after relocating to Crete and marrying into a family of olive oil producers.

Participants will gain knowledge on everything: production techniques, olive oil classifications, professional tasting methods, and how to distinguish high-quality from low-quality oils.

Attendees will sample oils from various small Cretan producers, delving into different traditional Cretan varieties, including some of the oldest olive types in the Mediterranean region.

There will also be a hands-on opportunity to create a traditional Cretan dakos using fresh local ingredients and premium olive oil.

Nestled in a charming tasting room in Rethymno’s Old Town, this intimate experience provides genuine knowledge and personal enthusiasm that surpasses any group tour. Limited to small groups, ensuring a personal and memorable experience.

Participants will depart with skills and insights about olive oil that will last a lifetime.

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