Private Tour
PRIVATE TOUR - Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Traditional Villages
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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If you love wine , olive oil , nature , old traditional villages , local history and culture then this is the tour that you are looking for . This is a private tour so only your group participate so you can explore Crete on your own way. We start our tour by visiting an olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production from harvesting to pressing then of course taste some fresh olive oil .
After that we go up on the mountain to visit a few old traditional villages and walk through the old narrow streets,visit the old wind mills Lasithi Plateau and see all the farms.
Up on the mountain we stop at a family restaurant for lunch but it’s OPTIONAL.
Next we will visit a winery so you can learn all about local grape varieties and wines then taste 5 or more different wines.
We can pick you up from Heraklion port , Heraklion Region Malia , Hersonisos, Gouves , Anissara , Analipsi , Elounda , Rethimno, Agios Nikolaous port and region .
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We will pick you up from your hotel or cruise Heraklion port or an address arranged before . We will start our tour by visiting an olive oil factory where we learn all about and olive oil production and taste different samples of local olive oils . Next we visit an old traditional villages up to an altitude of 1000 feet above sea level where we walk through the old narrow streets and travel back in time while learning about the history of the village and local traditions. After that we will enjoy a glass of wine at the main square of the village. Now we will visit a winery to taste some local wines and learn about local grape varieties. We can stop at a family restaurant for lunch ( OPTIONAL) Next we will visit another winery to learn more about local wines and taste some of them ( OPTIONAL) After this experience we hit the road to go back to where we started ( propably drunk and singing……) well when we say drunk we don’t mean the driver .
What‘s Included
Olive oil , Raki tasting
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
Knowledgeable local driver guide.
Lunch - OPTIONAL
Wine tasting- 5 local wines , from 20 euros per person. OPTIONAL
Pickup points
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Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
If you do one tour in Crete, do this one
s2wersb,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have toured Crete with Stavros from Explore Real Crete Travel Agency twice, and both times have been highlights of our travels. If you want more than the standard tourist stops, this is the tour to book. This most recent visit was in February 2026 and we traveled in a private Mercedes van that was new, spotless, and extremely comfortable. Stavros curated the day around real local experiences and genuine connection. We visited an olive factory where the owner personally welcomed us, explained the olive processing, and hosted a tasting. We stopped in an old village for coffee and ended up being welcomed into a local memorial gathering, which was deeply beautiful and moving. Stavros also made room for spontaneous moments that felt uniquely Cretan, including stopping to meet locals along the road, taking photos together, and pulling over for stunning windmills, ocean views, and scenery. Stavros is the kind of guide who elevates everything. He is warm, kind, personable, and genuinely fun to spend the day with. He is also a fantastic storyteller with real depth of knowledge about Crete’s history, culture, and daily life. He is proud of his heritage, and it shows in the way he introduces you to people and places. He even brought us into a local grocery store so we could see how people shop, and he bought us cheeses and sheep and goat milk yogurt to try. It was incredible. Lunch was at a family-owned, farm-to-table restaurant where everything was grown locally and cooked over a wood fire, with the whole family there. Ron said it may have been the best meal he has ever had. Stavros also added thoughtful touches throughout the day and made sure we felt cared for and welcomed everywhere we went. If you are deciding between tours, choose this one. Couples, friends, families, first-time visitors, or repeat visitors. Everyone will love touring with Stavros. We already cannot wait to come back with our friends and family.
You will not go wrong
N651DJjimv,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I do not even know where to begin. Ed was the most enjoyable guide we ever had, and we have done a good amount. He took us off the beaten path, seen and did things we did not expect. "I got your back Ed" (LOL). Tremendously fun day. Book him, you will not regret!
Explore Real Crete is a great choice!
681katym,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour with Ed was fantastic! We have traveled all over the world and done dozens of private tours. This tour with Explore Real Crete was one of the best we have ever taken. Ed is delightful and took us to places we would not have seen in a traditional tour. We loved exploring a small village, visiting an olive oil factory, picking tomatoes and strawberries, and drinking wine under the trees in the farm we visited. We highly recommend this tour with Ed at Explore Real Crete.
Authentic tour of the Creteian Country Side
katherinerV4539CP,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stavros was incredible! We didn’t know what to expect going into the tour but any expectations were surpassed! We saw a locally owned olive oil factory and tasted some of the best olive oil I’ve ever had. We got to stop in many small villages on our way up the Creteian mountains and discover the local flora and fauna. On the way down we stopped for food and a delicious meal at a family owned restaurant as well as a stop at the beach for a glass of wine. Stavros was extremely knowledgeable and guided us the entire way, while engaging us in a lively game of trivia the entire way. He was personable and honest and gave us a great first experience in Crete!
A day trip with Ed in the villages
georgehW9263KY,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our third tour with Ed! It was a meet up with an old friend, we drank wine and visited beautiful villages, and met his friends on their farms and sampled their fantastic produce. We had lunch in a family owned restaurant that used fresh food from their farms. A great day!
The highlight of our holiday!
L8956RTalexh,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are just back from a day long private tour with Stavros. It was absolutely brilliant!! We have 3 teenage kids, and Stavros was so good with them. He was full of information about Crete's history and mythology and kept us laughing with our crazy answers to his quiz questions! We visited the olive oil factory, a traditional village with a coffee stop and wander in the local church and village square. Then we saw the old windmills and down to a farm on the Lasithii plateau. Here we picked abs ate fresh tomatoes off the vine. At another farm picked the most delicious strawberries and drank cold Cretan white wine under the apple trees. After lunch we went to Heraklion and visited the archaeological museum and then had a bit of time wandering the tourist shops before heading home. All in all it was a fantastic trip, worth every Euro and you should book a trip!!
B8063EWjackc,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stavros was a fantastic guide who we had a great time with. The trip included some great history and sightseeing places.
Crete Villages/Olive oil tour
976rafer,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour! I booked last minute with no issues. Our guide Mike was amazing and the tour was great! I highly recommend this tour!
Best Greek experience for 8 Texas Tornados!
SotTM,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an experience!! This was our favorite day out of 10 days in Greece. If you want to get away from the crowds and experience authentic Crete sights, tastes and feels then this is the tour for you!!
Explore Real Crete with Stavros
SDBPAC,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stavros was an excellent tour guide. He was right on time, friendly, knowledgeable and had a beautiful Mercedes sprinter van with air condition, water, and even some great local wine to taste. He took us to see local farms and provided a nice agro tour, as well pointing out all the wonderful plants, trees, fruits, and vegetables that grow throughout the island. The olive oil factory tour was very interesting to see and learn about the history and entire process. We sampled the local olive oils and bought some to take home. We enjoyed the local village tours and the cafe freddo was excellent! We got to see the Lasithi plateau with breathtaking views with wonderful windmills and even sampled some of the fresh strawberries grown on his cousin’s farm. He took us to the local market where we sampled some of the best yogurt and honey I’ve ever had in my life! We topped it off with a lovely winery tour at a local family owned winery with award-winning wines and local charcuterie and cheese. Christina the dog and the cats made for great entertainment as well! Stavros was an excellent tour guide who made us laugh while we learned about this beautiful place from a local who truly loves his country. We highly recommend this all day private tour (9a-4p). We were 2 adults and 2 young adults (19, 22).
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