3 Farm Tours in Crete Worth the Trip

1.Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 451 reviews · 450 - 630 minutes · from $47Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Crete’s northern resorts to Vidiani Monastery, Psychro Cave, Krasi, and Lyrakis Family Olive Mill. Guides such as Soula, Tania, Elena, and Karine explain local culture, mythology, and olive oil production in English, French, or German. Bring water and good shoes for the steep cave walk.

“A very interesting trip into the mountains to see the amazing Lasithi plateau.”

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2.Moires: Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting at a Family Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 hours · from $100Top rated

At Cretan Vibes near Moires, Marianna and her mother, Mama Stella, guide you through a hands-on three-course meal using farm ingredients. You will pick vegetables, cook beneath an outdoor roof, taste premium olive oil, watch an olive-harvest video, and eat with local wine. The four-hour class is limited to 10 people.

“Absolutely amazing! The sweetest mother daughter duo taught us all about Crete culture and we made the best meals. And they were able to accommodate food allergies and allow all guests to still have amazing meals!!!”

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3.Kleanthi Olive Farm: Guided Tour with Local Delicacies Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

At Kleanthi Family Olive Farm near Heraklion, guides such as George, Mary, Yannis, and Theodora lead you through the olive groves and mill before a generous tasting of oils, bread, cheese, fruit, honey, and other Cretan foods. The 75-minute visit ends at the farm shop.

“We love olive oil and this was a great experience for all of us. Great insights and food pairing. Totally recommended if you are in Crete.”

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