Crete Food & Wine Tour: Olive Oil, Cheese & Wine Tasting
Description
Explore Crete's culinary heritage through its authentic flavors on this delightful tour. Experience the warm atmosphere of family-run bakeries, learn about olive oil production amidst the trees, and discover the art of cheese-making at an award-winning factory. Savor a platter of local products, including olive oil, cheese, and honey while enjoying beautiful landscapes. Visit the Oldest Olive Tree in the World, a testament to the island's history, and finish with a wine tasting at Pnevmatikakis Winery, paired with local delicacies for a complete Cretan culinary experience. Perfect for food enthusiasts and families alike, this tour promises a day of unforgettable flavors and traditions. - Journey through Crete's rich culinary traditions and flavors - Visit family-run bakeries, olive groves, and an award-winning cheese factory - Taste local products including olive oil, cheese, honey, and wine - Experience the ancient heritage and culinary delights of Crete
Tour Options
Itinerary
09:35 Arrival at Vouves Ancient Olive Tree, the famous ancient olive tree, one of the oldest olive trees in the world, still producing olives today. You can also enjoy the traditional Cretan village atmosphere and the small olive tree museum nearby.
10:35 Arrival at the village where you will enjoy local food tastings and learn about traditional Cretan cuisine and olive oil production. The village offers an authentic experience of Cretan food culture and local hospitality.
12:35 Arrival at the winery where you will learn about traditional wine production methods and explore the local vineyards. You will also enjoy wine tastings and discover the unique flavors of Cretan wines.
14:05 - 15:00 Arrival at the hotel
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
All our tours include pick-up from your hotel's street or from a nearby designated pick-up point. Please note that we offer pick-up from the Kalyves area on Wednesdays and Fridays only. We do not offer pick-up from Akrotiri, Stavros, Kounoupidiana, Kissamos, or Falasarna. If you are staying in one of these areas, we will provide you with the nearest available pick-up point. If there is any change to your pick-up location or time, we will notify you via email and/or SMS. Please be at your pick-up point at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. In the unlikely event of a delay of more than 10 minutes, please contact us.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
