Day trip

The Miracle of Wine and Olive Oil: Day Tour from Chania

Activity provider: GE ES TOURS CHANIA LTD
Day trip

The Miracle of Wine and Olive Oil: Day Tour from Chania

Activity provider: GE ES TOURS CHANIA LTD

From US$ 113.08 per person

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Spend an enjoyable day touring family wineries and an olive oil factory on this trip from Chania. Sit a while among the fragrant olive trees and then dive deep into nature’s miracle as you taste award-winning local wines of the Kissamos region.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickups begin 30-60 minutes prior to the tour departure time

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore winery cellars and see where wine is bottled and matured
  • See the oldest olive tree in the world, estimated to be 3,000 years old
  • Learn about the history and mythology of Crete
Full description
Travel through stunning natural landscapes up into the mountains of the Kissamos region on this 7-hour tour from Chania. Stop at a traditional family winery, established in 1993, and learn about the varieties of wine they produce and their ideas for modern farming processes and wine production. Taste award-winning local Vidiano, Muscat of Spina and some international varieties such as Grenache rouge, Syrah and Mourvèdre that each have a unique taste due the local terroir. Next you’ll visit a traditional village and see the oldest olive tree in the world, with an estimated age of 3,000 years. This is a day filled with tasting different wine expressions of noble grapes and a variety of delicious foods. Head to another winery in the Kissamos region to taste a special local blend of white wines with Vilana, Vidiano and Assyrtiko varieties. Walk through the idyllic landscape of the vineyards and visit the family’s olive oil factory. Learn about extra virgin olive oil production. The wine tasting here will be accompanied by a tasting of extra virgin olive oils and local pure products, creating combinations your palate will never forget. You’ll also learn the Cretan way of saying goodbye drinking the award-winning Tsikoudia.
Includes
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Entrance fees
  • Food tasting
  • Wine tasting
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from specific locations in Chania region
  • Small-group tour
  • Olive oil tasting
  • English-speaking guide and wine specialists
  • Air-conditioned bus transfer
  • ISO 9001 certified services
  • Gratuities (optional)

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wine tasting is not allowed for children under 18 years of age. Water or fresh orange juice will be offered instead
  • The company reserves the right to make minor changes to the program when this is considered necessary, such as in the case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice
  • Reservations must be made at least 24 hours before the tour
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 168 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Safety
    4.9/5

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It was a great tour!! I highly recommend it to anyone interested in wine. You get insights into the production of olive oil and can taste it together with wines from the region. Is also suitable for beginners. There was also a detour to the oldest olive tree in the world.

September 29, 2022

We did this tour before heading home the following day. It was a great way to end our fabulous trip to Crete. Our guide was excellent - he really knew his wine and island history. We enjoyed all the stops along the way and getting to know our fellow tour members. Would highly recommend this tour to others.

September 20, 2022

A must for connoisseurs of good wine, food and olive oil. Our guide was professional, personable and experienced. Pick up went smoothly. The atmosphere was great and during my tasting you get into conversation with the other participants of different nationalities. After each tasting it is up to you whether you want to buy something in the shop and there is no feeling of obligation. So one likes to decide for a souvenir. The food was exceptionally good. All in all we had a great day for which we would like to thank you!

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September 10, 2022

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