Description

The first references of wine and olive oil in Crete date back to 5000BC during the Minoan civilization. 7000 years later, Cretans produce wine, beer and olive oil on the same land, with the only changes the enhancement of production through technology and the optimization of crops.

In this tour we will visit a winery, a beer and an olive oil factory. All three have high standards of production, marrying the old traditions with modern technology. In each location we will spend around one hour touring the facilities and tasting. I am familiar of olive and wine harvesting and have helped collecting since I was a kid, so can share some in-depth information of the whole process. As we say, ‘Greek salad has to swim in olive oil’. Cretans cannot live without olive oil!

Will have lunch at a local restaurant. If you wish, we could visit 13th century Gonia monastery or Maleme airfield and the WW2 military cemetery.

I have to confirm the tour times as specific times might be sold out.

Itinerary

  1. Pick up and drop off at Souda port, your accommodation or any other convenient location in the greater Chania area. (The earlier the better, recommend depart at 8:00am).
  2. Olive Oil Factory visit after 45 minutes driving from Chania. Olive Oil Factory tour and Tour Tasting for 1 hour.
  3. Winery visit. Winery tour and Tour Tasting for 1 hour.
  4. Visit a 5.000 year old olive tree.
  5. Brewery visit after 20 minute driving. Brewery tour and Tour Tasting for 1 hour.
  6. Tour times in each of the three locations can be modified depending on the travelers’ starting time and the date. Before confirming each tour, we have to double check that the tours inside the facilities will be available! Each location has 3-4 slots available for tours. Other groups might book out these slots and have no availability, and we cannot know this in advance.
  7. Visit Gonia monastery, or Maleme airfield and the WW2 military cemetery

Meeting Point

Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building, Suggested start off Location: In front of the municipal covered market (Agora)

Transportation

Private 7 seater mini-van including driver

Estimated Local Cash Needed

36 euro per person

  • 36 euro total, 12 euro for each tour and Tour Tasting

20 euro for lunch in a local restaurant (optional)

Additional Information

  • We are not licensed to guide inside museums or archeological sites.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • In case of traveler’s serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • This tour is subject to customization upon request

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience

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Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting
Wine, Beer and Olive Oil Tasting

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