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The 15 Best Olive Oil Tours in Greece

136 tours  ·  from $3 a head

Greece pours oil at every table and presses it in nearly every village. These 15 days cover the Cretan mills, the Ionian estates and the Messinian groves around Kalamata, priced and timed, with the ones that include lunch flagged.

Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village - From Agia Pelagia to the high tracks above the sea
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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

1.Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,004 reviews Our pick

Drive a two-person quad from Peninsula Resort with guides including Stan and Vangelis. Follow sea cliffs and mountain tracks to an olive mill, abandoned Achlada, and Fodele, El Greco’s birthplace. Expect a safety lesson, olive oil and honey tasting, scenic stops, and about 25 minutes of free time in Fodele.

“Stan and his team was excellent! I booked them the next day for the sunset and was absolutely amazing! Thank youu”

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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory - Olive oil from old presses to modern machinery
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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

2.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Top rated

Spend about 7.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Stavros, Ed, Mike, or Spyros, traveling from Heraklion into Crete’s villages and mountains. Visit an olive oil factory, old windmills, Krasi’s huge plane tree, Dikteon Cave, and optional Knossos, with coffee, tastings, and hotel pickup included.

“What a wonderful day with Mike! He shared so many stories about the history, geographical locations, information about the plants, delicious food, and friendly people along our day tour. Crete was great, but touring with Mike took it over the top to unforgettable!”

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The Governor's Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting - Walking through the ancient olive groves
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The Governor’s Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

3.The Governor’s Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Spend about four and a half hours at The Governor Olive Mill near Corfu, with a guided grove walk, olive oil production lesson, professional tasting, Greek snacks, and local wine. Guides such as Maria, Irene, and Yoni explain the family’s oil, while drivers may add stops at an ancient olive tree or old fort.

“The whole experience was knowledgeable and tasty. The driver we had was also great. Showed us things along the drive.”

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From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour - Bakery treats show the everyday side of Crete
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From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

4.Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 490 reviews · 7 hours · from $49

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking guide such as Linda or Electra, visiting the ancient olive tree of Vouves, a bakery, cheese producer, honey and olive-oil makers, and Pnevmatikakis Winery. Tastings are generous, with local food and as many as 20 wines included.

“Really enjoyed this trip. Great value for money, delicious food and good wine in very generous amounts! Linda, our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic!We enjoyed everything on offer very much”

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Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm - Vidiani Monastery: a quiet start in the foothills
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Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm

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

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

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, and Eirini add history and local context. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and extra money for the cave and optional lunch.

“It was a great day trip! Our guide Soula was amazing and told us a lot about the history of all the places we visited. Our driver Nikos was very experienced and handled the narrow streets like a pro! We drove around the Lasithi Plateau and had some nice stops for pictures. The tour through the olive oil factory was also very interesting. There are two different tours, one including Knossos Palace and one without (check the description of the tours). We booked the one without but we were able to change it on the day and also go to the palace. It was great to go there with an…”

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Heraklion: Olive Farm Tour with Tasting of Local Delicacies - Starting among Skalani’s ancient olive trees
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Heraklion: Olive Farm Tour with Tasting of Local Delicacies

6.Olive Farm Tour with Tasting of Local Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 1 day · from $23

At Kleanthi Olive Farm in Skalani, an English-speaking guide such as Mary or Theodora leads you through old olive trees and the working mill. You learn how olives become oil, then taste it with bread, cheese, fruit, honey, herbs, meat, and other Cretan foods.

“The tour was very informative and learned about the olive oil production. The tasting was an excellent finish to our tour.”

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Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour - From the coast to Vidiani Monastery
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Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

7.Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 404 reviews · 10.5 - 11 hours · from $58

Travel from Crete’s resort towns to Vidiani Monastery, Psychro Cave, Krasi, and a family olive mill before a guided visit to Knossos. English, French, and German guides, hotel pickup, and lunch available for about €15. Expect a full 10.5 to 11 hours, walking, stairs, and extra entrance fees.

“Zula (not sure of spelling) who was our guide was brilliant. She was eccentric, engaging and super friendly. The trip was great as they sent a car to pick us up from our hotel which is in the mountains, to take us to the coach. Air con + time to shop at each spot and use the loo, then a really informative engaging last stop in Knossos. Thank you Zula and Nikos, our driver!”

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Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery - Katharo Plateau and the high views
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Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

8.Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Agios Nikolaos into eastern Crete with guides such as Petra, Michael, Rolf, and Panagiotis. You’ll visit Kritsa, olive oil makers, mountain plateaus, villages, and the Zeus Cave area, with a Cretan lunch included. Expect a full day, mountain roads, and a steep walk if the cave is open.

“Our tour guide Michael was amazing! He was fun, knowledgeable, so friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable. I would highly recommend this tour. I did not go into the cave only because of the climb.”

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From Chania: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Snacks - The first winery and Crete’s native grapes
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From Chania: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Snacks

9.Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 354 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Spend six hours in the Cretan countryside with a local guide such as Andreas, Alex, Kostas, or Nikos. Visit family wineries, taste Vidiano, Muscat of Spina, and international grapes, tour an olive oil factory, sample local snacks, and see a 3,000-year-old olive tree.

“Our guide Alex(Alexandros) was amazing! He told us some amazing fats throughout the trip! He was very kind and patient. Would highly recommend!!!”

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The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour - From harvested olives to bottled oil
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The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour

10.The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 344 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

Spend one hour at Terra Creta’s olive mill in Kolymvari, where an English-speaking guide explains harvesting, processing, grading, and storage. Taste three olive oils with bread and Greek bites, then browse the shop for oils, olives, and balsamic vinegar.

“Clear explanation of e growing and harvesting. Good explanation of production process. Nice tastings.”

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Athens: Acropolis Wine Tasting with Cheese and Olives - Five wines, arranged to teach you something
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Athens: Acropolis Wine Tasting with Cheese and Olives

11.Acropolis Wine Tasting with Cheese and Olives

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 337 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $44

Join a small tasting beneath the Acropolis for five Greek wines, five regional cheeses, olives, and bread rusks. A certified English or Greek wine expert, such as Tonia or Theo, explains tasting technique, Greek vineyards, ancient wine customs, and food pairings during a lively virtual tour.

“Such a great event. I learned more in this wine tasting than I’ve learned in so many others combined! Tonia was super knowledgeable and engaging - really enjoyed this intro to Greek wines and would def recommend!”

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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour - Omalia Olive Press: start with Crete’s liquid gold
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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

12.Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $127

Travel from Heraklion in a Wi-Fi-equipped minivan with a local guide such as Marinos, Nikos, or Angie. Visit an olive press, Krasi, Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave, a mountain taverna, Mochos, and Knossos. Cave closure plans may change the route, so check before booking.

“Beautiful visit in the hills of Crete. We visited a place where they made olive oil. We sampled the different kinds that they made. We also sampled some Greek wine. We had a wonderful lunch in the mountains. The best part of the trip was our guide Niko. Was very informative on the history of the island. We also visited some Greek ruins .”

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Crete: Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, and Olive Factory Tour - From olive groves to the olive oil factory
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Crete: Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, and Olive Factory Tour

13.Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, and Olive Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 310 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Travel by air-conditioned Land Rover with up to six people from resorts near Agios Nikolaos, Malia, Hersonissos, Elounda, and nearby areas. Visit an olive oil factory, mountain villages, Lassithi Plateau, a pottery workshop, and possibly Zeus Cave with a multilingual guide such as Michael, Petra, or Panos.

“Receiving a text well in advance of pick up time allowed for preparation, punctual collection. very knowledgeable guide. Michael was amazing. The absolute goat whisperer meant that we fed numerous goats! hilarious. (hand sanitiser provided for after) a stop at lassithi Plateau with incredible views and and hike up to zeus cave. Trainers and water highly recommended, there was water provided. There is a path 3/4 of the way up to the cave and then becomes a slight challenge if unsteady on your feet but nothing you can overcome without a but of friendly help. (My lovely 85 year old friend managed with a hand). beautiful day out, creten lunch…”

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Crete Wine and Olive Oil Tour - Vouves and its ancient olive tree
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Crete Wine and Olive Oil Tour

14.Crete Wine and Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel from Chania into the Kissamos countryside with a wine specialist or sommelier guide such as Andreas, Yannis, Alex, or Costas. Visit Anoskeli Winery and Manousakis Winery, taste Cretan wines and olive oil, enjoy local snacks, and see the ancient olive tree of Vouves.

“I loved everything about this tour, highly recommend. Best thing we did on our trip, such a beautiful landscape and the food, oil and wines were lovely. Enjoyed the factory tours especially. Nicely timed, nice atmosphere.”

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Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour - Starting with olive groves near Skalani
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Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

15.Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend eight hours with a small group of up to eight, visiting an olive mill, organic winery, raki distillery, village taverna, and pottery studio. Guides such as George and Antonis add local stories, generous tastings, and easygoing Cretan hospitality. Pottery is not available Sundays.

“George was our guide. He knew how to engage the small group, was knowledgeable, and shared his insights in a kind and thoughtful way. The food on this trip was the best local food I’ve had. Getting to know small, family owned producers was great. Overall, I got a lovely view of local life in Crete through the food and drinks. the best way to experience it.”

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