Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives from Chania

From April 1st to October 31st, 2023

Discover the secrets of wine, olives and Cretan tastes in a premium semi private safari tour introducing you to the daily Cretan lifestyle and some of its most valuable treasures. This tour will take you though many villages and beautiful landscapes.

Highlights:

• 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 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

Includes:

• Hotel pick up and drop off (Chania area)
• Driver (guide)
• Off-road vehicles (up to 6-8 people)
• Entrance fees for the olive mill tour and tasting
• Entrance fees for the winery tour and tasting
• Traditional Cretan lunch
• Liability Insurance and local Taxes

Not included:

• Beer, wine, refreshments or coffee in tavern
• Gratuities

Please note: The prices are for group participation with a minimum of 4 people to start. Don't forget your face masks, comfortable shoes, for example trekking shoes or sandals, camera, sun protection, etc. During spring and autumn, we advise you to bring a jacket. The trip is not recommended to people suffering from car sickness, having mobility or kinetic or back problems, pregnant women or for children younger than 7 years old as we don't provide baby seats, or people taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg. Alcohol consumption is not allowed to minors under the age of 18 years old. We reserve the right to make minor changes in the program when considered necessary, for example, in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without any prior notice.

Itinerary:

Our day trip safari to the depths of the Cretan culture begins after we pick you up from your hotel or accommodation and heading towards Terra Creta olive mill in the village of Kamisiana for an informative tour and olive oil tasting. Continuing our day tour we visit Karavitakis winery for a mouthwatering wine tasting experience accompanied by interesting information, for example the secrets of high longevity in Crete! Then we head to the village of Ano Vouves to marvel up close the ancient olive tree which is 3000 years old and learn about the history of olives.

Our adventure off-road route starts heading towards Sebronas village and as we cross a gorge with a picturesque creek nestled amongst lush vegetation and panoramic views. There, on our way through the gorge we will have plenty of opportunities to take photos of picturesque chapels, sheep, goats, bees, sprawling vineyards and gorgeous olive groves.

After working up an appetite we arrive at a small village tavern in Nea Roumata, where we will introduce you to the Cretan cuisine with plenty of local platters and let you feel the very essence of the renowned Cretan hospitality. On the way back we will follow an easy asphalt route through orange and lemon trees before reaching back to our hotels.

A unique wine and olive escape, an exciting adventure to embrace the renowned Greek hospitality, enjoy the sights and professional and relaxed service!!!

Pick up times per area:

• 8:00 Kalives

• 8:15 Chania town

• 8:25 Golden Beach

• 8:30 Agioi Apostoloi

• 8:30 Kalamaki

• 8:35 Stalos

• 8:40 Agia Marina

• 8:45 Platanias

• 8:50 Maleme

• 9:00 Kolymbari