Wine & Olive Oil Tour with lunch at the White Mountains
Description
Only local guides, driving 7 seater 4wd, full A/C, vehicles , will allow you to explore on really comfortable conditions a part from the mainland of Crete which compatible vehicles, buses or mini buses, can’t offer. In small groups up to 6 guests/vehilcle with lunch, you will have a memorable day. Early in the morning we visit the 3000-5000 years old olive tree and later at Anoskeli's olive mill and winery the Sommeliers and Wine-Olive Oil producers, as more professional in their sector, will inform you about the wine and olive oil when they serve you. The adventurous part of the tour is to approach the White Mountains from Sebronas gorge and driving on rough roads. Have your lunch time at 1200m/4000ft altitude with a magnificent view to Samaria Gorge and the highest summit, named Pachnes (2453m/8048ft). Heading back to Chania enjoy the view at the Aegean sea from 1000m/3300ft.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Touch the 3000 years old olive tree, which is still productive! Enjoy your coffee time and visit a small typical Cretan farm.
Taste extra virgin and organic extra virgin olive oil. Continue with a winery experience by tasting 5 different labels of local wine, accompanied by Cretan snacks.
Explore a part from the Chania Prefecture area on comfortable, full A/C 4wd vehicles, which compatible vehicles, buses or mini buses, can’t offer. We will cross in driving the Sebronas gorge, approaching the White Mountains from west.
Approach the west part of the White Mountains and enjoy the scenery at Omalos Plateau (1000m/3300ft altitude). The shepherds have their sheep and goats at the plateau all year arround. Take photos at Samaria's National Park entrance, the longest gorge in Europe (16km/10 miles).
Visit the Samaria gorge entrance and enjoy your lunch time at 1200m altitude (4000ft) with a magnificent view at the White Mountains and the highest summit (Pachnes, 2453m, 8048 ft).
Driving downhill we stop at 1000m (3300ft) altitude to enjoy the view from above and take photos. Heading to Chania you will see enough changes in nature's beauty. From the forest with cypress trees , in a short distance we are to the valley with lemon, orange, avocado and olive trees. We will cross in driving the villages, Omalos, Lakki, Fournes and Alikianos.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please place the cursor at the window above and check if your hotel is in our list. If your hotel it is not in our list we will inform you about the meeting point and time by the Viator application after your booking. Pick up is available 3 miles (5km) east from Chania up to 15 miles (25km) west.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- The tour is offered in private only from the tour provider (no from the brokers)
Reviews(72)
An amazing tour guide. Very friendly, a good sense of humor and generally respectful of our experience. I would highly recommend the tour of the olive and wine makers - we also went up in the mountains to see the entrance of the gorge. Nasos took us through the mountains and entertained us with insightful conversation. If you come to Chania this is a non negotiable!
Dear Perry and Tanya It was my pleasure to be your host/driver and I'm very glad you liked the tour and the services. I appreciate your kind words and the positive review. I wish you, good luck in your future plans.
Our tour guide, I believe his name was Nikolai, was so kind to my wife and the other couple. He was knowledgeable about the area and was so friendly in general. Would highly recommend this tour.
Dear guests I would like to thank you for your confidence in participating in one of our company's tours and I'm very glad you liked it. Warm Regards
The olive oil and wine tasting tour with Vassilis was wonderful. We learned so much about Crete on the tour and the views and lunch in the Samaria National Park were unbelievably amazing. I would highly recommend this tour!!!
Dear guests I'm very glad you had a beautiful day with our company and Vassilis as your driver/host. I appreciate your kind words and the positive review. Warm Regards
If you only see the coastal part of Crete, you’re missing the hidden beauty of the island. This trip was through the gorgeous mountains of Crete. Our driver Nicos was very knowledgeable about the island, its history, and the olive and wine industry. He took great care of us. The drive was stunning. From the ancient olive tree, to the olive oil/wine tasting, to the lunch in the white mountains, this tour was awesome. We loved it. Totally recommend this tour.
Dear guests I would like to thank you for your confidence to book one of our company's tours and for your kind words as well. I'm very glad you had an awesome tour with Nikos care. Warm Regards
Amazing experience! Our guide, Nikos, gave a stunning presentation throughout the entire trip—very well structured and with great interaction with the tour members. The conditions, stops, and lunch were excellent and definitely worth the price. The view of the White Mountains is breathtaking, and the entire tour adds a wonderful new piece to our collection of memories. Congratulations to the company, and thank you, Nikos, for this unforgettable experience!
Dear guests I would like to thank you for your kind words and the positive review about our company's services under Nikos care. I'm very glad you had a great experience. Warm Regards
A wonderful day with many different sides of Crete. The best part of the day was the drive up into the mountains and lunch at a restaurant with amazing views. I can also recommend buying home olive oil because it is a stop at an olive oil factory / vineyard with very good olive oil. Our driver/guide Nasos did everything to make us feel comfortable and told us very interesting about Crete.
Thank you Anna It was my pleasure to be your driver/host and I'm very glad you liked the tour and our services. Your 8th time in Chania we will do another tour! Warm Regards
This tour is absolutely amazing. We got picked up by Vicellis, I hope I spelled it right, and he was on time and a smile on his face. He was awesome. He immediately gave us waters and drove us into town to see some sites. Then we picked up another couple and went to the olive oil tree farm and had coffee. A beautiful cafe with a huge grape vine for shade like beer garden. Coffee was awesome. Then he took us to a winery and olive oil farm. The wine was awesome and the olive oil is out of this world. Now I know why Crete is one of the best olive oil producers. We tried many wines and with some snacks. Then we proceeded to a lunch spot that was one of the best views I have ever seen. You eat overlooking a gorge in the white mountains. The Greek food was amazing. Vicellis took very good care of us. He taught us some bee facts but every step of the way was first class. He got us back to the boat no issues and we had a blast. One of the best tours we have taken. Money well spent on this one. If your in Crete this is a must!!
Dear guests I would like to thank you for your kind words and the positive review. I'm very glad you had an awesome experience with our company under Vassilis care. Our employees are in training by me and they offer the company's services with the same style and method. They follow the company's strategy always with smile and respect to our guests. Warm Regards
We had a wonderful day with Demitris, he was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and personable. The tour was great and showed a different side of Crete aside from the beaches, the winery was amazing, and the view from lunch was spectacular. Would strongly recommend!
Dear guests I'm very glad you liked the 2nd tour with our company and I would like to thank you for your kind words about our services under Dimitris care. You recognized the island's diversity beauty because it's true that Crete is not beautiful because of the beaches only! Warm Regards
It was a wonderful tour and we learned so much about the history of Crete on the way Nicolas was very knowledgeable and a wonderful driver and guide The scenery was outstanding The lunch was incredible - true Cretan experience and the winery paced their selection just right
Dear gusts I'm very glad you had a wonderful day with our company under Nicolas care. I appreciate you positive review and your kind words. Warm Regards
Demitris was an awesome tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and engaging! We had a lovely meal at The Wooden Step in the White Mountains! An amazing day! Thank you!
Dear guests I'm very glad you had an amazing day under Dimitris care. I appreciate your positive review and your kind words about our company's services. Warm Regards
