Sips of Crete: Flavors, Legends & Hidden Gems
Overview
Uncover the flavors and legends of West Crete on this exclusive private tour, where history meets tradition in every sip and story.
Begin with a taste of locally crafted brews, capturing the island’s rich heritage in every glass. Stand beneath an ancient olive tree, a silent witness to centuries of history.
Continue to a local olive factory, where award-winning olive oils and wines reveal Crete’s deep connection to the land. Visit a peaceful monastery, a place of reflection and tradition. Then, venture into a cave that holds more than just natural beauty—it shelters a hidden past, a place of resilience and untold stories.
With carefully chosen stops, authentic flavors, and unexpected discoveries, this journey is for those who seek more than just the ordinary.
Book now and uncover the tastes, tales, and mysteries of Crete.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting with meze
- Local snacks
- Entrance to the monastery
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visiting the ancient olive tree
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the day
- Visiting the Cave
- Olive oil mill tour and oil tasting
Meeting and Pickup
* In the case that your accommodation is in the pedestrian zone of the old Venetian harbor, we’ll meet you at the nearest accessible location for our vehicle.* The pickup and dropoff is included within 20km of Chania city center. Pickup and dropoff outside of this zone until the Rethymno city center will incur an additional surcharge.
What To Expect
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Cretan Brewery S.A.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Odigitria Gonia Monastery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Cave of St John the Hermit
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- This tour is designed to be inclusive and accessible for everyone. Our vehicle is fully adapted to accommodate guests with mobility needs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey. Additionally, all stops on this tour, including wineries, breweries, and monastery, have been carefully chosen to provide full accessibility, allowing every guest to fully experience the beauty and culture of Crete.This tour is designed to be inclusive and accessible for everyone. Our vehicle is fully adapted to accommodate guests with mobility needs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey. Additionally, all stops on this tour, including wineries, breweries, and monastery, have been carefully chosen to provide full accessibility, allowing every guest to fully experience the beauty and culture of Crete.
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-171990P4
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