Chania Old Town - Millennial Olive Tree - Olive Oil Mill

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US$907.96 per group

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Earliest available date: September 10, 2026

All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Chania

Duration

5 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 6 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Russian

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Chania's Old Town's rich history, visit the millennial olive tree in Vouves, and discover olive oil making at Astrakas Biolia on this enlightening half-day Cretan tour.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Immerse yourself in the wealth of Cretan history and culture on this captivating half-day tour. Uncover the secrets of the Old Town of Chania, where history and prehistory unfold over five millennia.

Stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Town, a temporary bridge between the past and the present. Discover historical landmarks, including Fort Firka and the lighthouse, and hear captivating tales of ancient life.

Embark on a journey to ancient olive trees – the impressive museum in Vouves will reveal the secrets of olive oil. With captivating exhibits and interesting facts, you'll delve into the world of ancient tradition.

Visit the estate where the art of olive oil production reaches new heights. At Astrakas Biolia, you'll immerse yourself in an atmosphere of craftsmanship and unravel the secrets of outstanding Cretan oil.

This tour promises not only a deep understanding of Cretan history but also an unforgettable experience in the heart of the island's unique culture.

What You Get

Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.

Guided Tour & Tasting. Accompaniment by a professional guide.

All Fees and Taxes

Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner

Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.

Good To Know

Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated, and we exercise all discretion.
Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling to Crete.
Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses, and Hat Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Chania Town

Minoan neighborhoods, bombarded Ottoman bathhouses, Hellenistic walls, Latin inscriptions, a church with the symbols of two religions, boot-makers shops, imposing Venetian bastions, knife-makers shops, underground cisterns, a Venetian harbour and an African village are just a part of the multicultural mosaic of the town’s past and of its architectural treasures.

2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Olive Tree Museum of Vouves

After a refreshing break we will head to the hinterland of Chania, in an area dominated by one of the most emblematic elements of the Cretan landscape; the olive tree! We will get to know the olive oil culture, beginning from the ‘grandma olive tree’, or else one of the oldest millennial olive trees of the world! After admiring its ca. 3000-year-old trunk we will visit the small museum right next to it, that narrates the history of the olive-oil production in the island, enriched with several interesting fun facts about it.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Astrikas Estate Biolea

Then we will drive to a nearby village in order to visit the Biolea Olive Oil Mill and have a firsthand view of how the olive oil is produced in a traditional way, yet with modern equipment (stone mill, press). After the oil tasting we will end the tour at the most peaceful and scenic spot; the beautiful backyard of Biolea, where we can enjoy the high-quality Cretan snacks and wines of the café/bar.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Chania. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation. Rethymno & Heraklion and other cities on Crete upon request.

Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

(Viator)

Trees of life and History!

July 19, 2026

Wonderful Day with a wonderful guide! Chanda was beautiful and our guide was extremely informative and accommodating! The tour operator was a family owned company and it definitely showed! What ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Historical, Educational and Tasty! Do not miss this opportunity!!

June 11, 2025

Wow. Wow. Wow. This tour is absolutely incredible. Maria was so informative, and answered every single question we had. Her knowledge of not only the history of Chania, but Chania life, history of ...read more

(Viator)

Great tour!

November 23, 2023

This tour was fantastic. It covered the history of Chania from the pre-Minoan to the current period. Tatiana was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and interesting. The Olive factory and tree w...read more

(Viator)

Outstanding

May 01, 2023

Our guide, Tatiana, was outstanding. She is intelligent, articulate, earnest, and excited to share not only ancient history of the city, but more recent, and even lots of tidbits about present day ...read more

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