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Olive-Harvest Day Trip in Chania
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About This Tour
A Hands-On Journey into Crete’s Olive oil-making Traditions
Experience the authentic way of olive-harvesting and be a Cretan for a day. Learn everything about the olive oil making & harvesting process through the eyes of a local.
More details
This is an immersive journey into the heart of Cretan life with our unforgettable olive harvesting experience. Step into the shoes of a local for a day, diving deep into the timeless tradition of olive-harvesting and gaining profound insights into the creation of liquid gold.
Begin your adventure in a picturesque olive grove, guided by a local expert who will lead you through the age-old practice of harvesting olives. This hands-on experience fosters a genuine connection with the land and the rich agricultural heritage of Crete.
Continue your odyssey at an authentic olive mill, where the fruits of your labor undergo a meticulous transformation into exquisite extra virgin olive oil.
Technical Details
- Location: Chania
- Starting time: 08:00-09:00 am
- Difficulty: Easy
- Recommended for: Families, Friends, Couples
Itinerary
5 stops
- 1Experience of the olive grove
- 2Visit the olive mill
- 3Live the harvesting process
- 4Taste the extra virgin olive oil
- 5Traditional village-style lunch
What's Included
Included
- Personal pick up & drop off
- A chauffeured premium vehicle
- Mineral water per person
- Professional driver/escort
- Traditional Cretan lunch
- Olive oil and food tasting
- Olive oil-making process
- All taxes, fees and VAT
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Additional food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Separate escort (extra 140€)
Meeting Point
Pick-up is included from hotel’s lobby (Chania central hotels and within ~15 km radius). Transfers from other regions of Crete is available at an extra cost: See our transfer list for details.
Planning the rest of the trip? Read our Crete travel guide for how long to stay, where to base yourself and how to get there.