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Food & Wine
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
- 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.
