In Crete Discover the miracle of Olive Oil and Organic Fruits

5.0
(4 reviews)

6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

This private full-day tour is one of Crete's most comprehensive Olive oil tours. Follow an experienced olive oil producer and step on an original olive grove, learn about the production phases of Olive oil, see untouched villages of Chania mainland, taste some organic olive oil, discover awesome views of the Cretan mainland and go with our experienced tour guide to unearth, possibly, the oldest olive tree in the world which lies in an undisclosed location in Chania!

What's Included

Discover unkown regions and routes of Chania Mainland & Villages
Excellent Views of Valleys, Villages and Regions of Chania
Free Hotel pickup and drop-off from all Chania central areas
See all 3 phases of Olive Oil Production (Ancient, Medieval, Contemporary)
Professional Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
Taste original Cretan Organic Olive Oil
Available also as Shore Excursion as we cover Chania & Souda Cruise Port
Professional Farmer / Olive Oil Producer & Licenced Historian Tour Guide / Driver
Visit desolated and unknown 3000 Year Old Olive Tree
Gratuities
Lunch/ Drinks at the private tour stops

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our tour guide will be waiting for you at the reception lobby area at the tour start time. Cell phone Information for quick contact is on the ticket.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit to a modern olive oil factory, where we will learn about the method of processing olives for making extra virgin olive oil. Full olive oil factory tour is given, where we learn the qualities of olive oil, and the various byproducts, and we will taste some fresh organic extra virgin olive oil.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit a traditional old olive oil mill, where we see how olive oil was being extracted and produced back in the earlier centuries. Our tour guide explains the tedious procedure, as we see the machinery from first hand.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit at a private fruit and olive tree farm, where we learn the various varieties of olive oil, we collect some fresh fruits right of the tree, and we bond with nature, as a professional farmer explains the farmer's way of life and the daily routine of olive oil production.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We visit, possibly, the oldest olive tree in the world, which is located in an undisclosed location. We stand in awe of this tree's dimensions, and we get to touch a more than 2500-year-old living olive tree!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We visit the region of Apokoronas, where we stop at a monastery with a strong connection with olive oil production. We see this monastery's olive oil factory and we learn about the significance of Olive oil for locals through the years!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Small Stop for a break in a romantic village by the riverside.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Sightseeing Stop: We stand in awe as we take breathtaking photos of the valleys and regions of the prefecture of Chania!

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Proper Cretan Guide

Tags

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
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Culture

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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