The 15 Best Farm Visits in Greece

1.Farm, Ano Mera Village, and Beaches Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,283 reviews · 4 hours · from $58Our pick

Half-day Mykonos tour to Ano Mera, Panagia Tourliani monastery, a working farm with wine, and quiet beaches like Kalo Livadi and Kalafati.

“Andresa was a great tour guide! She was informative, friendly and answered all of our questions. The only thing was that the beginning was a bit confusing. The bus came late and we werent given any descriptions of who or which bus to look for. Other than that, it was great and good value for the money!”

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2.Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 451 reviews · 450 - 630 minutes · from $47

Road trip across Crete to the Lassithi Plateau, with Vidiani Monastery, Zeus Cave, Krasi village, and a guided Olive Mill Farm tasting.

“good way to get to see some of the countryside if you don't rent a car. pickup/drop off went smoothly, the stops are a bit on the short side compared to the driving around but you get to see what you come for”

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3.Olive Farm Tour with Tasting of Local Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Walk ancient olive groves, see modern oil pressing at Kleanthi in Skalani, then taste award-winning olive oils with local food for about $23.

“The tour was very informative and learned about the olive oil production. The tasting was an excellent finish to our tour.”

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4.Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 404 reviews · 10.5 - 11 hours · from $58

Lassithi Plateau highlights in one long day: Zeus Cave at Psychro, Vidiani Monastery, Krasi village, an olive mill farm, then guided Knossos.

“Really good tour, tour guide and driver both great. Zeus cave was amazing, but quite a walk up to it! Knossos was amazing and guide was really knowledgeable. Olive Oil farm was a fun stop but would have been happy not to stop there too. A long day but worth it to see a few of the main sites in Crete!”

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5.Naxos Perivoli Farm Experience & Wood-fire Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Perivoli Farm near Melanes is farm-to-fire Naxos cooking: meet animals, pick eggs and olives, cook and feast with wine.

“This whole experience was very well run. It was very informative. The preparation of the food and the instructions were so easy.. and the best part of it is the food was delicious. You really do feel like you’re part of the family during this.”

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6.Melanes: Naxos Perivoli Farm & Cooking Class with Wood Fire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

4-hour farm-to-wood-fire cooking class in Melanes, Naxos. Tour olives and animals, collect eggs, cook briam, eat with wine.

“Nico and his family are one of a kind. He gave us some history, we were able to pick eggs from his chickens, see peacocks and other animals. The location is absolutely perfect and the views are ones you won’t be disappointed with. They teach you how to cook traditional Greek cuisine and you eat a feast at the end! Well worth the money. Highly recommend”

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7.Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 1h 30m · from $9Best value

Family-run Crete olive grove and dragon fruit farm tour with hands-on tastings, harvesting, and patio tea for about $9 per person.

“Much information on the history of the dragon fruit in Greece. It’s a very new product and I knew nothing about it. Also much information about the 2500 olive trees onsite. A lovely snack of breads, olive oils, dragon fruit tea, honey and yogurt presented in a beautiful setting overlooking the orchard. Was relaxing and informative.”

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8.Wine Tasting Tour at a traditional farm in Mykonos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Taste four local Greek wines on a traditional Mykonos farm with hotel pickup, snack pairings, and a sommelier. 12:00 or 18:00.

“Wine was great. Peter was knowledgeable and it was an overall great experience. Highly recommended if you want a break from shopping and go off the beaten path”

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9.Farm Visit with Cheese Tasting and Milking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Arkadianos Farm in Crete: feed animals, milk goats and sheep, make cheese, then taste feta, graviera, Tyromalama in 90 minutes.

“We loved the experience and we felt very welcomed. All the processes were well explained and all the questions answered. The tasting part was the best because we got to try all of their products which were amazing.”

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10.Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Santorini family farm cooking class with fresh tomatoes and fava, plus wine tastings and a Megalochori village walk.

“This was one of the most memorable experiences! Our guide, Ana, was so knowledgeable and really gave us an informational and fun look into grape and farming in Santorini. It was nice to get away from the crowds and experience “real” Santorini with delicious wine, food, and a better understanding of the island!”

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11.Moires: Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting at a Family Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Hands-on cooking at a working Cretan olive farm near Moires, plus premium olive oil tasting, a 3-course meal with wine, and take-home recipes.

“I would recommend this 100% the host was so lovely and her mum was complete joy, please book it, it was an unforgettable experience”

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12.Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 79 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $48

Road trip from Heraklion to Lasithi Plateau sights: Vidiani Monastery, Zeus Cave at Psychro, Krasi, and an olive farm with guided tastings.

“We had a good time during this excursion, the guide was knowledgeable and kind, hats off to the driver who was very professional on the steep and snaky roads! The excursion was not too long, perfect timing. The highlight was of course the grotto but get your legs ready for the climb as it’s steep. Monasteries are okay however time is short, not much to see anyway. Overall, great time and worth travelling to, we recommend.”

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13.Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Taste four Greek wines at a traditional Mykonian farm, learn tasting basics, and pair pours with local products in a small 3-hour group.

“We were the only two perfect for our party and got to ask so many questions”

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14.Olympia Shore Ex: Olympic site, Honey Farm & Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Guided Ancient Olympia plus Klio’s Honey Farm and an indoor olive oil market tasting from Katakolon, with small-group comfort and extra fees.

“Such a sweet experience with friends. The tour guide was precious and helped with any questions we had. Klio’s Honey Farm was so quaint. Informative. Loved our sweet treats! the Olympia ruins were fascinating. That guide was precious and a great story teller!”

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15.Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Crete evening tour with an olive oil mill visit, honey and soap workshops, raki and wine, wood-fired dinner, and live Cretan dancing.

“Veranstaltung war sehr schön, derTransport muss besser Organisiert werden. Bus zu voll und nur ausländisch die Reiseleiterin gesprochen obwohl deutsch gebucht. Also daran bitte noch Arbeiten. Mit freundlichen Gruß Uwe Lewandowski”

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