This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests.
The first references of wine and olive oil in Crete date back to 5.000BC during the Minoan civilization. 7.000 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. They 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 doing a tasting.
We will drive through the Cretan countryside, visit a 5000 year old olive tree and have lunch at a local restaurant. Optionally we could visit a 13th century Monastery or Maleme Airfield and its WW2 Military Cemetery.
No tours on weekends or public holidays. Tours available from 1st April to beginning of November. Tastings cost 15 euro each and paid separately.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Guiding Services
✖ Snacks
✖ Around 25 euro per person, paid separately.
✖ Each tasting around 15 euro per person, paid separately.
Pickup Locations
1. Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection
2. Hotel Aegli
3. Lagon - Life Spirit Boutique Hotel
4. La Maison Ottomane
5. Samaria Hotel
6. Triton Apartments
7. Domes Zeen Chania, A Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
8. Hotel Christina
9. Hotel Lissos
10. Royal Sun Hotel
11. Hotel Belmondo
12. Tina Hotel
13. Hotel Irene
14. Elektra Beach Hotel
15. Gaia Kreta Hotel
16. Kalimera
17. Nefeli Hotel
18. Airis Boutique & Suites
19. Helios Apartments
20. Odos Oneiron Boutique Hotel
Additional Info: Pick up and drop off at Souda port, your accommodation or any other convenient location in the greater Chania area. Please contact us regarding your pick up place for further information.
Itinerary
1
The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves
A 4,5 thousand year old tree. Optional lunch nearby.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill
Will visit Anoskeli for wine tasting. They produce their wine. Tour Tasting cost is 10 euro per person paid separately.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Will visit Harma Brewery for beer tasting. They produce their own beer. Tour Tasting cost is 10 euro per person paid separately.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Odigitria Gonia Monastery
Visit a 13th century monastery and explore its history and Christian Orthodox traditions.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
German Military Cemetery
Visit the German WW2 cemetery at Maleme and see the location of the first airborne only attack in history.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
