Olive Oil and Wine Tastings in Chania: 14 Worth Booking

1.Crete Wine and Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Travel from Chania through the Kissamos countryside with an English-speaking guide and wine specialist. Visit Anoskeli Winery and Olive Mill, see the ancient olive tree at Vouves, then taste more wine and food at Manousakis Winery. Guides may include Andreas, Alex, Yannis, Costas, or Maria.

“Had such a great time getting to explore Crete on this wine and olive oil tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable along with the hosts at the different wineries.”

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2.Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring western Crete in a small 4WD group. Visit the 3,000-year-old Vouves olive tree, taste olive oils and five local wines at Anoskeli, then enjoy a generous Cretan lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat. Guides such as Nikos, Yiannis, Dimitris, and Nasos add local history and practical insight along the way.

“This was a highlight of the trip For me believe it or not. On the one hand it was a trip to an olive Grove and a mountaintop restaurant. But, the history and culture you learn and feel throughout the trip is remarkable and memorable. The Milia mountain resort,,restaurant is gorgeous in its rustic charm,,and the meal enjoyed there was in the top three I had of my 2 weeks in Crete, probably the best. Loved it.”

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3.Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch – Semi Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend 7 to 8 hours beyond Chania in a 4WD with up to six people, visiting St John the Hermit Cave, the ancient Vouves olive tree, Anoskeli Winery and Olive Mill, and a mountain restaurant near Topolia or Samaria Gorge. Expect olive oil, five local wines, Cretan food, coffee, and an English-speaking host such as Nasos, Dimitris, Nikolas, or George.

“Great tour with a very knowledgeable host. Enjoyed learning about the history of Greece while traversing the mountain to Samaria Gorge, where we were treated to the most delicious (and large) lunch!”

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4.Chania: Milia Mountain Tour w/Lunch Olive Oil/Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

Spend eight hours with a small group of up to six, traveling by air-conditioned Jeep or SUV from Chania into Crete’s mountain country. Visit the 3,000 to 5,000-year-old olive tree at Ano Vouves, taste wine and organic olive oil at Anoskeli, and enjoy a traditional lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat. Guides such as Nikolas, Dimitris, and Nasos add local insight along the way.

“Dimitris was an amazing tour guide. He picked us up from our hotel and drove us around the various towns that surround Chania. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The couple that we got paired with made for even better company as well. This tour is definitely worth it. Thanks again, Dimitris.”

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5.Wine & Olive Oil Tour with lunch at the White Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring western Crete in a 4WD vehicle limited to six people. Visit the 3,000-year-old Vouves olive tree, taste five wines and organic olive oil at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a Cretan lunch high in the White Mountains. Guides such as Nikolas, Dimitris, George, and Vassilis provide local stories along the way.

“The most amazing part was our driver George who did a fantastic job driving us through some narrow, windy dirt roads up in The White Mountains and also navigated through some serious fog. We truly enjoyed the lunch at the restaurant at the entrance to the Samaria Gorge and the stunning views. The tour was terrific and we highly recommend it.”

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6.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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7.Private Tour Elafonisi Beach with Honey Olive Oil & Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Chania to Elafonisi Beach with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Idiosmos for honey and olive oil, Agia Sofia Cave, Elos village, and Pnevmatikakis Winery. George is praised for safe driving and flexible timing. Umbrellas, towels, mats, water, and tasting fees are included.

“What a fabulous tour and guide. Private air conditioned mini bus and great stops. The guide was knowledgeable and we certainly made the most of what Crete had to offer. The honey tasting and beach were real highlights for us as was the lunch stop. Highly recommend and would definitely book again.”

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8.Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $120

Spend seven hours exploring western Crete with a multilingual guide such as Jason, Harris, Gianis, or Tarek. Visit an olive mill and winery, see the 3,000-year-old Vouves olive tree, then take an off-road ride to Sempronas for a traditional lunch. Groups are limited to six or eight per vehicle.

“Great day out. Our driver Jason was entertaining and knowledgeable. Olive visit very interesting, however the wine tasting session was dull and not engaging. Poor quality food provided for lunch. However still enjoyed the day thanks to Jason.”

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9.Crete Off-Road & Flavors Safari: Wine, Olive Oil & Mountain Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $138

Spend 7 to 8 hours in a specially equipped Land Rover Defender, leaving Rethymno’s coast for mountain tracks, village stops, local tastings, and an original shepherd’s hut. Guides such as Mike, Niko, and Thomas share stories about Crete, while lunch brings traditional Cretan dishes at a small taverna. Pickup and return are included.

“We were looking for a change from the excursions to the beach holiday, which is also exciting for the children. The LandRover Safari was just right for us.”

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10.Flavors of Crete from Chania: Wine & Olive Oil Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $48Best value

Travel from Chania into western Crete with an English-speaking guide, visiting the 4,000-year-old olive tree at Ano Vouves, an olive oil and honey producer, and a Cretan winery. Guide Maria and driver Andreas have received special praise. Wine, lunch, and some entrance fees cost extra.

“Excellent tour! The guide and the driver very polite and the operator helpful! Definitely recomented 🤩”

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11.Wine, Beer, Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour (price per group of 6)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Spend about seven hours with your private group of up to six in an air-conditioned van from Chania. Visit a Cretan brewery, Anoskeli winery and olive mill, the 5,000-year-old Vouves olive tree, and optional WWII and monastery sites. Tastings and lunch cost extra, and visits run from April to early November.

“It was a taste of everything! Tour places he set up were fabulous and personable - even more so since it was end of season and not as many tourists! We had a great day with him and would highly recommend his tour”

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12.Crete: Local Wine Tasting & Visit to the Ancient Olive Tree

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Meet in Stalos for a small-group outing to Anoskeli Winery, where you taste native Cretan wines, olive oil, bread, and local appetizers. Then visit the ancient olive tree and museum at Vouves. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours, with pickup available nearby for an extra 15 euros.

“Our tour driver was engaging and knowledgeable about the area. It was our first visit to Chania, so it's great to hear different people's perspective. We chose this experience because it didn't take our entire day. The winery/olive oil facility we went to was very nice & not too far a drive from town. We had 5 delicious wines and some lovely fresh bread and apps to drink as we tasted the olive oil. Definitely worth the price and time. We recommend you give it a go.”

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13.Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives in Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $109

You’ll ride in a premium 7 or 9-seat vehicle with a multilingual escort-driver, visiting Klados Winery, Vosakos Monastery, and a Melidoni olive mill. Expect wine and olive-oil tastings, Cretan lunch, mountain views, and rough off-road stretches. Guide Panos has been praised for handling mixed English and German groups with ease.

“Our driver Panos was a fantastic guide for the day. We had a mixed group of English and Germans, and he shared his tremendous knowledge of the island of Crete, and of the sights on the tour, moving effortlessly between the English and Read more”

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14.Wine & Olive Oil tasting one day private tour in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $178

Spend about five to six hours tasting Cretan wine and olive oil, visiting the Holy Trinity Tzagarolon Monastery, exploring Chania, and touring a family winery. Your private driver, possibly Dimitri or another Porto Planet guide, sets the pace. Lunch at the winery is optional and costs extra.

“Was great experience to see how make vergin olive oil!The host Rallou was friendly kind and give us a lot informations about the cretan culture!”

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