Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives
Embark on an immersive journey through the heart of Crete's culture and flavors with our premium semi-private safari tour. Delve into the essence of Cretan life as you explore ancient olive groves, visit a historic olive mill, indulge in wine tastings at a renowned winery, savor authentic Cretan cuisine, and traverse breathtaking landscapes.
- Explore numerous Cretan villages
- Visit a winery to enjoy a tour with tasting
- Visit an olive oil mill to enjoy a tour with tasting
- Marvel at a 3000 years old ancient olive tree
- Taste traditional Cretan lunch
- Embark on a semi private tour for up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle
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Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives
Pickup included
What's included in Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kolymbari
Begin your day with a visit to an olive mill in Kolymbari, where you'll witness the olive oil-making process and engage in a flavorful olive oil tasting. Drive to Kolymvari View Point (15 minutes) Kolymvari View Point Stop (10 minutes) Drive to Olive Mill (35 minutes) Olive Mill Stop (50 minutes)
Karavitakis Winery
At Karavitakis winery, savor the finest wines while uncovering the secrets of longevity associated with Cretan living. Enjoy an informative wine tasting session amidst stunning vineyard landscapes, immersing yourself in the cultural significance of winemaking in Crete. Drive to Karavitakis Winery (10 minutes) Winery Stop (1 hour 5 min)
The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves
Journey to Ano Vouves to encounter a 3000-year-old ancient olive tree, delving into the rich history and significance of olives in Cretan culture. Drive to Ano Vouves Village (5 minutes) Stop at Ancient Olive Tree (15 minutes)
Inclusions
- Liability insurance and local taxes
- Entrance fees for the winery tour and tasting
- Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
- Traditional Cretan lunch
- Free hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance fees for the olive mill tour and tasting
- Wine or beers or refreshements in tavern
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The prices are for group participation with a minimum of 4 pax to start
- Please note that this trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 7 years old, as we do not provide baby seats. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up times per area: 7:55 Kalives 8:05 Souda 8:15 Chania town 8:20 Nea Chora 8:25 Golden Beach 8:30 Agioi Apostoloi 8:30 Galatas 8:35 Kalamaki / Stalos 8:40 Agia Marina 8:45 Platanias / Gerani 8:50 Maleme 8:55 Tavronitis 9:00 Kolymbari Tour starts at 9:00 am > Please provide your accommodation details when booking. If your accommodation does not appear in the list, kindly include it in the notes section. > If your accommodation is accessible by car, we can arrange to pick you up directly from there. Otherwise, we will suggest a convenient nearby meeting point.
