Private Tour with Van | Half Day Private Kolymbari Tradition Tour | Olive, Honey & optional Winery Tasting
A Living Legend: Visit the 3,000-year-old Ancient Olive Tree of Vouves, the oldest in the world and the Olive Museum.
Honey & Oil Masterclass: Taste 8 distinct honey varieties and premium olive oil at a local family estate.
Optional Winery Upgrade: Enhance your tour with a professional tasting of 5 premium wines at a Local Winery.
Cretan Hospitality: Enjoy a platter of local delicacies including Graviera cheese, pollen, and raki.
Private & Flexible: Travel in a premium 8 or 10 seater van with a dedicated driver at your own pace.
Immerse yourself in the traditional flavors and history of Crete with this private tour to the region of Kolymbari. This journey is a tribute to the "liquid gold" of our island, olive oil, honey, and wine (optional).
Your day begins ata family run-business, where you will walk through olive groves and see a traditional stone mill. You will participate in a unique honey and olive oil tasting, sampling 8 different honey varieties and premium extra virgin oil, accompanied by a traditional Cretan treat platter.
The experience continues at the village of Ano Vouves, home to the Ancient Olive Tree. Standing for over 3,000 years, it is a living natural monument and a symbol of Cretan longevity. Right next to it, the Olive Museum offers a fascinating look into the heritage of olive oil production.
You can choose the standard heritage tour or upgrade your trip with a professional tasting at a Local Winery, exploring world-class Cretan grape varieties. You will have the opportunity to taste 5 different wines served in Riedel glasses, accompanied by a traditional local delicacy.
What's Included
Free hotel pick-up and drop-off (Chania City and nearby areas).
Transportation in a premium 8 or 10 seater van.
Professional English-speaking driver.
Welcome bottled water.
Liability insurance and local taxes.
Child seats (available upon request).
- Welcome bottled water.
- Liability insurance and local taxes.
- Child seats (available upon request).
- Entantrance fee to Olive Museum.
- Olive oil & Honey tasting Experience.
- Winery Tasting Experience.
What's Not Included
Personal expenses, coffee, extra beverages, and food.
Two Options Available:
The Heritage Tour : Focuses on the Ancient Olive Tree, Honey and Olive Museum.
and Tasting & Winery Tour : Includes everything from the heritage tour plus the Winery visit.