4 Wine Tours in Crete to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 490 reviews · 7 hours · from $49Our pick

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking guide such as Linda or Electra, visiting the ancient Vouves olive tree, a bakery, cheese maker, honey and olive oil producer, and Pnevmatikakis Winery. Expect generous tastings, mountain roads, hotel pickup, and a large-group format.

“The activity was great and our guide Linda excellent! She was very knowledgeable and energetic. it was a very big group so sometimes difficult to hear the information at the winery.”

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2.Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 354 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Travel from Chania into the Kissamos hills for two family-run winery visits, olive oil tasting, local snacks, and a look at a 3,000-year-old olive tree. Expect about ten wines, Cretan varieties such as Vidiano and Muscat of Spina, and guides such as Andreas, Alex, or Kostas.

“Kostas was a wonderful guide. The wineries were fabulous. The olive oil a delight. The food was delicious. The staff at each stop were so welcoming and informative. Couldn’t fault this trip. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much Kostas.”

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3.Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 8 hours · from $141Top rated

Travel from Crete into the countryside with guides such as George and Antonis. Visit an olive mill, organic winery, raki distillery and pottery studio, with five wines, local food, lunch and hands-on pottery in a group of up to eight.

“WOW! This tour was everything we’d hoped it would be and more. George (Yorgos) was our tour guide and his knowledge of the island, the history, wine making, olive oil production, pottery production, local life and customs, and his warmth and friendliness were astounding. The places we visited were fantastic - off the beaten path and 100% local, no tourist traps in sight! We would never have known about or found this places if Yorgos hadn’t taken us there on the tour. We finished the day feeling our knowledge and appreciation for this island and its incredible people has deepened into warm affection. If you’re looking for a tour on…”

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4.Cretan Wines & Olive oil tour – The treasures of Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Crete’s food and craft traditions. Visit an olive mill in Skalani, taste five wines in Meleses, enjoy lunch at a raki distillery in Stironas, and try pottery in Thrapsano when available. Pickup, transport, food, and tastings are included.

“Amazing! Our tour guide George was so informative and provided many laughs and memories of Crete. So much was learned and every aspect of the tour was enjoyable. Highly recommend!”

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