3 Raki & Ouzo Tastings in Greece Weighed Up Side by Side

1.Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 8 hours · from $141Our pick

Spend eight hours with guides such as George or Antonis visiting an olive mill, organic winery, raki distillery, village taverna, and pottery studio. Taste five wines, fresh olive oil, raki, and Cretan food, then try pottery yourself. Pickup, lunch, transport, and tastings are included for groups of up to eight.

“Antonis was an excellent guide. My wife and I had so much fun on the tour. We were looking for an authentic and unique experience and this was exactly that! All of the places that Antonis brought us, were run by families and they were all very welcoming. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Crete!”

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2.Olive, Wine, & Raki on a Flavorful Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $126

Travel by premium SUV or minivan from Heraklion to an olive mill in Skalani, a winery and raki distillery in Stironas, and Archanes. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving while you taste olive oil, three indigenous wines, two rakis, and Cretan dishes. Guides such as Angela, Yannis, and Alex are known for friendly, personal hosting.

“This was a wonderful excursion! Angela & Yanni were incredible guides, the drive to each stop was comfortable, and every stop was interesting & charming & delicious. Thank you so much for taking care of my daughter’s coffee addiction, and also for putting up with my crazy brothers’ shopping needs. We will be recommending you of course, and the next time we’re in Crete (god willing) we will be taking one of your tours again!”

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3.Ouzo Tasting at Brettos Plaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 30 min · from $25Best value

Meet in the basement of Brettos Plaka for five premium ouzo tastings, led in English by a certified sommelier. You will compare Brettos labels from 40% to 50% alcohol and learn how single, double, triple, quadruple, and fivefold distillation affect the spirit. The small group is limited to 10 people and the tasting lasts 30 minutes.

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