Crete Wine and Olive Oil Tour: oldest olive tree, family winery

Taste wine and olive oil where they're made, standing in the groves that grow them.

A six-hour wine and olive oil tasting tour in Crete visits a family winery, an olive oil factory and the oldest olive tree in the world, with an English-speaking guide leading the stops. Transport by air-conditioned minibus, wine and food tastings, olive oil tasting and a light meal are included; children under 18 receive juice or water instead of wine. Book 12 hours ahead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit winery, olive mill, and olive tree

• Visit winery and olive mill
• See the oldest olive tree
• Tour a magnificent family winery

The Experience

The tour starts with a drive through Crete's countryside to reach a working olive mill and the oldest olive tree in the world—a single tree that has been producing olives for centuries. You'll taste olive oil there, learning how it moves from fruit to bottle. The route then takes you to a family winery set in beautiful surroundings, where the guide walks you through the wines and pairs them with local food. An English-speaking wine specialist leads both stops, explaining what you're tasting and why the land here matters to what ends up in the glass.

The minibus holds a small group and keeps the air-conditioned while you travel between sites. A light meal rounds out the afternoon at the winery, so you're not tasting on an empty stomach. Bottled water comes with you throughout the day. If you're traveling with children, they can come along—kids under 18 get fresh juice or water during the wine tastings instead. The company asks for 12 hours' notice to book and reserves the right to adjust the route if weather turns bad, though they refund fully if the tour cancels due to low numbers or conditions.

What’s included

• Transport by air-conditioned minibus.
• olive oil tasting at the mill.
• wine and food tasting at the family winery.
• a light meal at the end of the tour.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide and wine specialist.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by GS TOURS CHANIA LTD

Is this one for you?Six hours leaves room for a morning or afternoon elsewhere in Crete, but not for a second full activity—book this as your main event for the day. If you're traveling with children under 18, they join the tastings but receive juice instead of wine, so plan accordingly if that matters to your group.

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Top questions

What is the oldest olive tree in the world and where is it on this tour?

The oldest olive tree in the world is a stop on the Crete wine and olive oil tour, located near the olive mill you visit. The tour includes time to see it and taste olive oil produced in the region around it, though the specific age and exact location details are not detailed in the tour description.

How long does the Crete wine and olive oil tour take?

The tour runs for six hours total, including transport between the olive mill, the ancient olive tree and the family winery, plus time spent tasting and eating at each stop.

What do children drink during the wine tastings on this tour?

Children under 18 years old receive fresh orange juice or water instead of wine during the tastings, since wine tasting is not permitted for anyone under 18. Children must always be accompanied by an adult on the tour.

Does the tour include a meal?

A light meal is provided at the end of the tour at the family winery, paired with the wine tastings. Bottled water is included throughout the day as well.

How far in advance do I need to book the Crete wine and olive oil tour?

Reservations must be made at least 12 hours before the tour departure. If the tour is cancelled due to low participation or bad weather, the company refunds 100% of your payment.

What is included in the price of this wine and olive oil tasting tour?

The tour includes all taxes, fees and handling charges; transport by air-conditioned minibus; olive oil tasting; wine and food tasting; bottled water per person; a light meal at the end; and an English-speaking driver and wine specialists to guide you through both stops.