Greece · OLIVE OIL TASTINGS IN CRETE
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 olive oil tastings in Crete worth the money, each with its price, its verdict from the people who went, and the thing to check before you commit.
Taste Cretan olive oil, honey, cheese, and wine on a 7-hour countryside tour from Chania, including Vouves’ ancient olive tree.
“Great trip, Linda was an excellent guide, I highly recommend it!”
Wine and olive oil tasting tour from Chania, visiting family wineries, extra virgin tastings, snacks, and a 3,000-year-old olive tree.
“Our guide Alex(Alexandros) was amazing! He told us some amazing fats throughout the trip! He was very kind and patient. Would highly recommend!!!”
A 1-hour guided visit to Terra Creta in Kolymvari, learning olive oil production and tasting 3 oils, plus shop time.
“Who knew olive oil could be so interesting? Tour around the factory by the charming Sophia, followed by a tasting. I won't take olive oil for granted again.”
Spend a full day tasting Crete at olive groves and mills, a winery with 5 wines, an ancient raki press, and wheel-throw pottery.
“George was an excellent guide for our 7 person tour. All the stops were interesting and fun. The food at the tavern was the best meal we had in Greece. Be ready for raki!”
Private olive oil tasting at Koronekes in Epano Archanes, with cold-press methods, guided flavors, and a learn-and-taste hour plus.
“Very interesting explanation, nice setting and good guide. The olive oil is very good. The dog is also very friendly :)”
Hands-on Cretan cooking class on an olive farm with Mama Stella, olive oil tasting, wine dinner, and take-home recipes and leftovers.
“What a fantastic day of cooking and learning about the Cretan culture and food. Marianne and Mama Stela were so warm and welcoming. Great memories from our holiday, thank you!!”
9-hour guided trip from Rethymnon to Kournas Lake and Argyroupoli springs, with pedalo time and an olive oil mill visit.
“Loads of places to see with adequate time at each and an amazing guide and driver made it a real great day trip!”
Tour olive mills, a Cretan winery, and a raki distillery in small groups, with tastings and lunch, plus optional pottery.
“The entire tour was memorable. Every stop we made we meet the nicest and informative people. The last stop at the Raki was ver special and great food. We would highly recommend this tour. We were picked up from our cruise ship and returned with no problems. Anthony was gracious host.”
Private Crete olive oil and wine tasting from Rethymno, with Kanakis mill, Dourakis wines, lunch in Nipos or Vryses, plus coffee and raki.
“A lovely day out. Very relaxed, but very interesting and enjoyable. The guide was excellent.”
Visit Knossos, taste Vilana and Kotsifali wine and premium extra virgin olive oil, then enjoy a Cretan lunch with wine or raki.
“We absolutely loved our tour with George! He was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we could feel the passion and pride he has for Crete. Knossos Palace was very busy (to be expected) but it was manageable. The family-owned vineyard was lovely, and it was fascinating to see how olive oil is produced. The family-owned local restaurant provided one of best meals we’ve had during our stay in Greece. It was intimate and the food was so fresh. We didn’t feel rushed at all during the tour. Instead, we felt immersed and relaxed! We would strongly recommend this tour to anyone who would like a small sample of all that…”
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