Sips of Crete: Flavors, Legends & Hidden Gems

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What You’ll Experience
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6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Explore Crete's rich flavors and stories with a private tour. Taste local brews, visit ancient sites and olive groves, and delve into hidden gems that echo the island’s heritage.

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

Experience Details

Uncover the flavors and legends of West Crete on this exclusive private tour, where history meets tradition in every sip and story.


Begin with a taste of locally crafted brews, capturing the island’s rich heritage in every glass. Stand beneath an ancient olive tree, a silent witness to centuries of history.


Continue to a local olive factory, where award-winning olive oils and wines reveal Crete’s deep connection to the land. Visit a peaceful monastery, a place of reflection and tradition. Then, venture into a cave that holds more than just natural beauty—it shelters a hidden past, a place of resilience and untold stories.


With carefully chosen stops, authentic flavors, and unexpected discoveries, this journey is for those who seek more than just the ordinary.


Book now and uncover the tastes, tales, and mysteries of Crete.

What You Get

Private transportation
Entrance to the monastery
Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting with meze

Good To Know

  • This tour is designed to be inclusive and accessible for everyone. Our vehicle is fully adapted to accommodate guests with mobility needs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey. Additionally, all stops on this tour, including wineries, breweries, and monastery, have been carefully chosen to provide full accessibility, allowing every guest to fully experience the beauty and culture of Crete.This tour is designed to be inclusive and accessible for everyone. Our vehicle is fully adapted to accommodate guests with mobility needs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey. Additionally, all stops on this tour, including wineries, breweries, and monastery, have been carefully chosen to provide full accessibility, allowing every guest to fully experience the beauty and culture of Crete.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Cretan Brewery S.A.

Begin your journey at a boutique brewery tucked away in the Cretan countryside. Here, tradition meets innovation as local ingredients are crafted into refreshing brews. Savor a tasting session that highlights the unique flavors of Crete, offering a glimpse into the island’s evolving beer culture.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill

Continue to an award-winning olive mill, where generations of expertise produce some of the finest olive oils in Greece. Experience the art of olive oil making, from tree to bottle, and indulge in a guided tasting paired with exquisite Cretan wines. Each sip and drop tells a story of tradition, passion, and quality.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves

A short drive brings you to the ancient olive tree, a living monument over 3,000 years old. Standing beneath its gnarled branches, you’ll feel the deep connection between Crete’s land and its people. A perfect spot to capture a piece of history and admire the resilience of nature.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Odigitria Gonia Monastery

Nestled in a serene landscape, a historic monastery welcomes you into its peaceful embrace. With stunning architecture and a deep spiritual presence, this sacred site offers a glimpse into Crete’s religious heritage. Wander through its tranquil courtyards and soak in the timeless atmosphere.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
5

Cave of St John the Hermit

The adventure reaches its most mysterious stop at a hidden cave, once used as a secret school during the Ottoman era. Step inside and uncover the silent echoes of the past, where resilience and knowledge thrived in secrecy. From its entrance, breathtaking views stretch across the valley, making this a place of both history and natural beauty.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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* In the case that your accommodation is in the pedestrian zone of the old Venetian harbor, we’ll meet you at the nearest accessible location for our vehicle. * The pickup and dropoff is included within 20km of Chania city center. Pickup and dropoff outside of this zone until the Rethymno city center will incur an additional surcharge.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: June 14, 2025
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