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Best Olive Mill and Factory Tours in Greece — Our Top 15

44 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Small tastings fill quickly in the pressing season. Below: the 15 olive mill and factory tours in Greece to book first, what each includes and how they differ.

Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village - Starting at Peninsula Resort and Spa
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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

1.Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,004 reviews Our pick

Drive a two-person quad from Peninsula Resort with guide Stan or Vangelis. After a safety lesson, follow cliff and mountain tracks to an olive mill, abandoned Achlada, and Fodele, El Greco’s birthplace. You’ll taste local oil and honey, stop for views, and return after 3.5 hours.

“Stan was the man! He provided an excellent in depth tour and kept us all laughing as well. Riding the 4 wheelers was extremely fun and the off roading was a thrill. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory - The old windmills of Lasithi Plateau
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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

2.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Top rated

Spend about 7.5 hours traveling from Heraklion into Crete’s mountain villages and Lasithi Plateau. You’ll visit an olive press, taste oil and raki, see old windmills, stop at Krasi’s huge plane tree, and visit Dikteon Cave and optional Knossos. Guides may include Stavros, Ed, Mike, Spyros, or Demetrius.

“Wonderful full day experience of Crete. Mike was very knowledgable, fun and open to make the experience ours. Learned so much about Crete, geographically, and historically. Highly recommend having lunch at the restaurant, beautiful views and great food. Thanks again for the great day Mike.”

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The Governor's Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting - The walk through the ancient olive groves
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The Governor’s Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

3.The Governor’s Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Spend about four and a half hours exploring Corfu’s old olive groves and The Governor Olive Mill. Guides such as Maria, Irene, and Yoni explain harvesting, milling, health benefits, and professional tasting. You’ll sample oil with bread, feta, tomatoes, capers, and yogurt, with pickup available within 25 kilometers.

“Fabulous pick up from hotel. Brilliant driver who gave running commentary to and from tour. Small business but lovely tour with interesting facts and delicious olive oil tasters.”

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Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm - Psychro Cave is the day’s main event
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Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm

4.Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 451 reviews · 450 - 630 minutes · from $47

Ride from Crete’s north coast into the Lassithi Plateau with a guide such as Soula, Tania, or Eirini. Visit Vidiani Monastery, climb to Psychro Cave, pause in Krasi, then tour an olive mill with tastings and an optional local lunch. Expect mountain roads, long bus time, steep cave steps, and excellent views.

“It was a great day trip! Our guide Soula was amazing and told us a lot about the history of all the places we visited. Our driver Nikos was very experienced and handled the narrow streets like a pro! We drove around the Lasithi Plateau and had some nice stops for pictures. The tour through the olive oil factory was also very interesting. There are two different tours, one including Knossos Palace and one without (check the description of the tours). We booked the one without but we were able to change it on the day and also go to the palace. It was great to go there with an…”

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Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour - Vidiani Monastery starts the day quietly
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Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

5.Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 404 reviews · 10.5 - 11 hours · from $58

Spend 10.5 to 11 hours exploring eastern Crete by air-conditioned coach. Visit Vidiani Monastery, walk to Zeus Cave, stop in Krasi, taste olive oil and local foods, then tour Knossos with a guide. English, German, and French commentary is available. The cave and Knossos entry fees, plus lunch, cost extra.

“Our guide Katherine is very professional, she is full of energy and with strong knowledge of Cretan history, it was a lovely trip!”

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Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery - Katharo Plateau and the high mountain road
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Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

6.Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about seven hours touring eastern Crete with guides such as Petra, Michael, or Rolf. Visit an olive oil factory, Kritsa, mountain plateaus, windmills, monasteries, Krasi, and the entrance to Zeus Cave, with lunch, water, and hotel pickup included. Check cave access before booking, since renovation closures have occurred.

“Everything was great.Especially our complimentes is for your guide.He is the Best!Nature,food,friendly group,comfortable car.We are realy enyojed.Thank you.”

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Crete: Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, and Olive Factory Tour - Climbing from the coast to the high country
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Crete: Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, and Olive Factory Tour

7.Crete: Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, and Olive Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 310 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Ride in a small Land Rover group of up to six to the Lassithi Plateau and Dikteon Cave. Guides such as Michael, Petra, Panos, and George share Cretan mythology, plants, and village life. Expect olive oil tasting, pottery, goat encounters, a family taverna lunch, and a steep walk to the cave.

“What a great day for my family. Michael was a brilliant guide, who was able to talk us through so many Cretan topics, from the geography, history, plants, animals and Greek mythology. The car was very clean and comfortable for the journey. We loved the goats particularly and the olive oil tasting taught about the process of making olive oil and what to look out for in good oil (I hope that we have enough space in our suitcase). I loved watching my daughter make a vase and buying souvenirs in the stunning villages we stopped in. The Cretan meal was lovely and set in a beautiful location. We would…”

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Corfu: Olive Oil Experience - The Governor's Olive Mill - The drive from Corfu to the mill
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Corfu: Olive Oil Experience – The Governor’s Olive Mill

8.Corfu: Olive Oil Experience – The Governor’s Olive Mill

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

Travel from Corfu to the family-run Governor’s Olive Mill for a museum and mill tour, a guided olive-oil tasting, and traditional snacks. Guides such as Maria, Eleni, George, and Sotiris explain Corfu’s Lianolia olives, old and modern production, and proper tasting technique. The outing also includes ancient olive groves, the 1,500-year-old Mitera tree, and Gardiki Castle.

“Fabulous!!! George was the best! Funny and knowledgeable. Thanks for a great experience.”

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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine - Mesa Lasithi and the village coffee tradition
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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

9.Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend 7 to 8 hours with an English-speaking driver-guide exploring Knossos, the Lasithi Plateau, village cafés, old windmills, a pottery workshop, an olive oil mill, and a family taverna. Guides such as Spyros, Stavros, Dimitrios, and Mike are known for adding local stories and flexible stops. Zeus Cave is currently closed.

“The tour was awesome. We had a great time. Our driver and tour guide Stavros was the best! He made this tour very unique with a personal attention to every participant. Guided by Stavros, we visited many interesting places, bought souvenirs, and enjoyed tasty foods and wine. Thank you, Stavros! We would highly recommend this tour!”

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Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour - Olive oil, honey, and the taste of daily Crete
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Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour

10.Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 7.5 - 8 hours · from $135

Spend 7.5 to 8 hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Stavros, Ed, or Mike, visiting an olive oil factory, Mochos, Krasi, Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave, and Knossos. Lunch and Knossos entry are optional. Expect a comfortable vehicle, local tastings, mountain views, and a flexible pace.

“The tour guide was easily the best tour guide I ever had! No exaggeration! Very friendly, cery knowledgeable, showing a lot of hospitality and funny! The tour itself was very good too and I deeply appreciated the contact with the local culture, traditions and people! Highly recommended!”

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Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's cave,&olive oil Mill - Omalia Olive Press and the Cretan olive tradition
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Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus’s cave,&olive oil Mill

11.Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus’s cave,&olive oil Mill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Crete with a local English-speaking driver-guide such as Mike or Stavros. Visit Knossos, an olive press, Lasithi Plateau windmills, mountain villages, Aposelemis Dam, and a traditional restaurant. Zeus’s Cave requires a steep walk and may be closed, so confirm its status before booking.

“Trust Stavros to show you a good time in Crete! It’s always best to see a place with a local guide. Stavros took us to the highest mountain and nicest beaches, picturesque villages and ancient remains of glorious past. All the while explaining the history and geography of the island in an engaging, fun way. He really made our day a wonderful experience!”

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Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm - Reaching the Cave of Zeus
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Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm

12.Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 79 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel from Heraklion into Crete’s mountain country on a 10 to 11-hour small-interest, large-group tour. Visit Vidiani Monastery, walk to the Cave of Zeus, stop in Krasi, and learn about olive oil production at Lyrakis Family Olive Mill. Tanya and Helena are among the guides featured on this route. Cave entry and lunch cost extra.

“I felt a bit ripped off as in the description it said Cretan lunch was included in the ticket cost but it wasn’t and they wanted €15 for a basic buffet that was nearly empty by the time we got there. It was a nice trip except for the over 90 minutes of pick up and again at drop off. We saw some great things, the monastery was very interesting and learnt a lot about orthodox religion, the walk to the cave Zeus was born in was challenging and so was the climb down the stairs and back up to the cave itself, the village was lovely to see and…”

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Olive oil Mill Visit & Olive oil tasting Experience - A 120-year-old olive museum in the village
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Olive oil Mill Visit & Olive oil tasting Experience

13.Olive oil Mill Visit & Olive oil tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet near Androusa Castle, 20 minutes from Kalamata, for a small-group tour with The Olive Routes. Explore olive trees, a 120-year-old traditional museum, and a modern mill, then taste oils with guides such as Athanasia, Dimitra, and Kalliopi. Small bites, Kalamata olives, bread, cheese, vegetables, and tapenade are included.

“Splendid experience! Everyone included was extra nice and very passionated, we learned a lot of very interesting facts about olive trees, olive oil and the greek traditions linked to it. It was a good amount of interactiveness, with a lot of knowledge from the guides. The tasting was very informative and the food was homemade and delicious! You can buy the products tasted directly there. Thank you to all for this amazing discovery, would 100% recommend!”

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PRIVATE-Zeus Cave-Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Traditional Villages. - Start with olive oil at Omalia Olive Press
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14.PRIVATE-Zeus Cave-Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Traditional Villages.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138

Spend about 8.5 hours with a local English-speaking driver-guide, such as Stavros or Spyros, visiting Zeus Cave, Knossos, an olive oil press, Lasithi Plateau, Cretan villages, and a winery. Private pickup, water, coffee, tea, and olive oil and raki tasting are included. Lunch, wine tasting, and Knossos admission cost extra.

“It was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. You made this a great experience for our four year old granddaughter and for us.”

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From Chania Private half day Winery-Olive factory-Kournas lake - Lake Kournas: a calm start with time to play
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From Chania Private half day Winery-Olive factory-Kournas lake

15.From Chania Private half day Winery-Olive factory-Kournas lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Spend 5 to 6 hours with a private guide such as Angie or Matt, visiting Lake Kournas, a family olive oil mill in Vryses, and Dourakis Winery. You get hotel, airport, or port pickup, a comfortable vehicle, local snacks, olive oil and raki tastings, and five wines for an extra €14 per person. Pedalo rides and lunch cost extra.

“Anjie was a wonderful tour guide and provided us with her knowledge of Crete as well as bringing us to the best olive oil and wine tasting venues on the island. Anjie, is native to Crete and is able to share her experiences with her guests which we very much appreciated. Anjie made us feel comfortable and we had a wonderful experience with the tour. A must do....”

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PRIVATE-Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Villages-Old Wind Mills - The olive oil factory gives the day its strongest start
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PRIVATE-Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Villages-Old Wind Mills

20★ 5.0PRIVATE-Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Villages-Old Wind MillsFrom $36126 reviews

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