Private Olive Oil, Wine & Beer Tasting Day Trip
Set off into the Cretan countryside for a day of tastings at local wineries, olive estates, and village breweries.
Embark on a journey through the countryside of northern Crete to explore the island’s rich olive oil, wine, and beer-making traditions. Your private experience begins in the picturesque hills west of Chania, where you’ll visit an innovative olive mill to learn about the production process and sample various extra virgin olive oil varieties. Next, head to a family-owned winery for a tasting of five wines and delve into the history of Cretan winemaking. Finally, conclude your adventure in the charming village of Zounaki, where you’ll indulge in four different beers and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local microbrewery.
Immerse yourself in Crete’s culinary culture as you interact with local experts, witness innovative production techniques at the olive mill, and savor artisan oils. Visit a boutique winery to taste a flight of five wines and learn about the island’s unique brewing methods at the microbrewery. Sit down to a leisurely lunch of Cretan classics on the brewery terrace, rounding out your gastronomic exploration of Crete.
Before you go, note that this 7-hour experience is recommended for all ages and is a private group tour. The package includes lunch and tastings of olive oil, wine, and beer. Your adventure kicks off with a morning pick-up from your Chania hotel, followed by a scenic drive to Kolymbari. Witness the traditional and modern practices of olive oil production at an organic estate before heading to Vouves to see one of the world’s oldest olive trees.
In Anoskeli, explore the ancient winemaking heritage of Crete at a boutique winery, where you’ll stroll through vineyards and sample five unique wines. The day concludes in Zounaki, where you’ll learn about traditional brewing techniques at a microbrewery and enjoy four beer samples. Indulge in a hearty lunch of meze dishes on the brewery terrace before your driver takes you back to Chania.
Start times for this experience vary throughout the week, with Monday through Saturday availability. Enjoy private round-trip transportation with a flexible start time, a knowledgeable guide, and tastings of olive oil, wine, and beer. Treat yourself to a satisfying brewery lunch as you discover the culinary treasures of Crete on this immersive tour.
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