Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives
Overview
Embark on an immersive journey through the heart of Crete's culture and flavors with our premium semi-private safari tour. Delve into the essence of Cretan life as you explore ancient olive groves, visit a historic olive mill, indulge in wine tastings at a renowned winery, savor authentic Cretan cuisine, and traverse breathtaking landscapes.
* Explore numerous Cretan villages
* Visit a winery to enjoy a tour with tasting
* Visit an olive oil mill to enjoy a tour with tasting
* Marvel at a 3000 years old ancient olive tree
* Taste traditional Cretan lunch
* Embark on a semi private tour for up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle
What's Included
- Liability insurance and local taxes
- 4×4 off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
- Entrance fees for the winery tour and tasting
- Traditional Cretan lunch
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance fees for the olive mill tour and tasting
- Wine or beers or refreshements in tavern
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up times per area: 7:55 Kalives / 8:05 Souda / 8:15 Chania town / 8:20 Nea Chora / 8:25 Golden Beach / 8:30 Agioi Apostoloi / 8:30 Galatas / 8:35 Kalamaki - Stalos / 8:40 Agia Marina / 8:45 Platanias- Gerani / 8:50 Maleme / 8:55 Tavronitis / 9:00 Kolymbari*Pick-up from remote areas on Tuesdays only: 8:20 Trachilos / 8:30 Kissamos /8:40 Korfalonas / 8:45 Nopigia (*Additional charge applies for pick-ups from remote areas)*The designated pick-up point is located outside the hotel. Please provide your hotel name during the booking process. If the vehicle cannot access your exact location, you will be informed by email of the nearest available pick-up point.
What To Expect
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Kolymbari
1 hour 25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Karavitakis Winery
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves
25 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sempronas
2 hours 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that this trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 7 years old, as we do not provide baby seats. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The prices are for group participation with a minimum of 4 pax to start
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration.
- Additional charge applies for pick-ups from remote areas
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-48031P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Liability insurance and local taxes.
- 4×4 off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers.
- Entrance fees for the winery tour and tasting.
- Traditional Cretan lunch.
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Entrance fees for the olive mill tour and tasting.
- Wine or beers or refreshements in tavern.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that this trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 7 years old, as we do not provide baby seats. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Liability insurance and local taxes
- 4×4 off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
- Entrance fees for the winery tour and tasting
- Traditional Cretan lunch
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance fees for the olive mill tour and tasting
- Wine or beers or refreshements in tavern
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that this trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 7 years old, as we do not provide baby seats. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The prices are for group participation with a minimum of 4 pax to start
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration.
- Additional charge applies for pick-ups from remote areas
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
