Wine & Olive Oil Tour Chania: 4WD Safari with Milia Lunch

Taste five local wines and organic olive oil, then lunch at a 17th-century mountain settlement where time stops.

A semi-private wine and olive oil tasting tour in Chania, Crete, for up to six guests per guide, combines tastings at Anoskeli's winery and mill with a full day exploring remote terrain by 4WD vehicle that standard buses cannot reach. Pickup is included within 5km east or 25km west of Chania. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and ends with lunch and local wine at Milia Mountain Retreat, a top 50 National Geographic eco-tourism site. Children from age 6 are welcome, and a vegetarian option is available with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine and Olive Oil Tour with Lunch

• Touch 3000-year-old olive tree
• Enjoy coffee at Cretan farm
• Taste extra virgin olive oil
• Taste 5 local wines with snacks
• Explore Chania area by 4WD vehicle
• Off-road Jeep Safari to Milia Retreat
• Lunch with Cretan cuisine and wine
• Explore Southwest Crete by 4WD vehicle
• Visit Topolia gorge and wildlife

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel, then heads into the Chania hinterland on a 4WD vehicle: the kind of terrain and access that standard tour buses simply cannot manage. You'll stop at a small Cretan farm to touch a 3,000-year-old olive tree still producing fruit, have coffee or fresh juice, and get a sense of how the land has worked for centuries. The local guide provides historical and cultural context as you move through the landscape.

At Anoskeli's olive mill and winery, the producers themselves walk you through tastings: organic and extra virgin olive oils first, then five different labels of local wine, all paired with Cretan snacks. This is not a quick pour-and-move operation. The sommeliers and producers are professionals in their sector and take time to explain what you're tasting. Bottled water is provided throughout.

After the tastings, the 4WD continues deeper into the Chania Prefecture, crossing into the Southwest part of Crete. You'll pass through Topolia gorge, a wild ravine that shows the raw side of Cretan nature: the kind of scenery that photographs well and where you might spot local mountain goats or watch vultures rise from their nests. It's a genuine safari feeling, not a manicured stop.

Lunch happens at Milia Mountain Retreat, a 17th-century stone settlement transformed into an eco-friendly complex and recognized by National Geographic as one of the top 50 choices worldwide for eco-tourism. There's no electricity here. The philosophy is "back to the basics." You'll eat Cretan cuisine with a first round of wine or beer and dessert included. The group stays small (up to six people per guide), so the experience stays intimate and the driver can adjust the pace to what the group wants.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup within 5km east or 25km west of Chania.
• local English-speaking driver and guide.
• tastings of organic and extra virgin olive oils at Anoskeli's mill.
• five local wine labels with Cretan snacks.
• bottled water and a cup of coffee, tea or fresh orange juice.
• lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat with Cretan cuisine, a first round of wine or beer, and dessert.
• liability insurance.
• all transport by 4WD vehicle.

Before you book

Lasts 7h–8h, from € 150 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 6 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 3 Apr 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by CHANIA ADVENTURES SINGLE MEMBER P.C

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Chania without a car: pickup from your hotel and return at the end of the day means you explore terrain and taste wines you couldn't reach on your own. The small group size (up to six per guide) also keeps the pace flexible and the experience personal, so the day adjusts to what interests you most.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do this tour if I'm staying in Chania without a rental car?

Yes. Pickup is included from hotels within 5km east or 25km west of Chania, so you don't need your own transport. The driver collects you and returns you at the end of the day.

What exactly do I taste on this tour?

You taste organic and extra virgin olive oils at Anoskeli's mill, then five different labels of local wine with Cretan snacks. A first round of wine or beer is also included with lunch at Milia.

Is Milia Mountain Retreat really without electricity?

Yes. Milia is an authentic 17th-century mountain settlement with no electricity, designed around the principle of living simply and close to nature. The restaurant and accommodations use traditional methods and materials.

What's the terrain like on the 4WD part of the tour?

The tour explores remote areas of the Chania Prefecture and the Southwest part of Crete, including Topolia gorge, using 4WD vehicles that can handle terrain standard buses cannot access. You'll see wild landscape, local mountain goats, and vultures in their natural habitat.

How many people will be on the tour with me?

The group is semi-private, with a maximum of six guests per guide and 4WD vehicle, so the experience stays intimate and the driver can adjust stops and timing to suit the group.