Half-Day Olive Mill and Winery Tour with tastings & Lunch
Overview
What makes this experience stand out is that nothing here is staged, polished, or dressed up for show. Guests step straight into the real working rhythm of Crete — the groves where families still tend their trees by hand, the micro-wineries where winemakers argue lovingly over harvest dates, the village kitchens where recipes are older than the walls themselves. You’re not shuffled through big factories or tourist traps; you’re welcomed into places that normally open their doors only to neighbours and friends.
And because every stop is small-scale and family-run, the day unfolds with the calm pace of old Crete. You taste products made in tiny batches, walk through landscapes shaped by tradition, and share a meal that feels more like Sunday lunch than a tour inclusion. It’s authentic, personal, and grounded in the way things have always been done — a reminder that the island’s true flavour comes from its people, not its brochures.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Cretan Lunch at Peza Village
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wine Tasting of 3 wine Labels and a Raki for the road
- Winery Tour by its Owner
- Share Transfer (Max 6 People)
- Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Travelers stepping into this experience spend their day wandering through the old heartbeat of Crete — the land, the vines, the olive trees that kept our forefathers standing upright. The journey begins with a quiet drive through valleys wrapped in silver-green groves while stories of harvests, storms, and stubborn Cretan grit fill the road. At the olive farm, they stroll among ancient trunks, meet the people who still honour the tree, and taste oils so pure they remind you why simplicity lasts longer than fashion.
Then comes the winery and raki distillery, where barrels breathe slowly in the cool light and local varieties speak of rocky soil and patient hands. Guests taste, learn, and finally sit down in a village taverna for a humble Cretan feast — slow-cooked dishes, house wine, and the kind of hospitality you don’t beg for; you just receive. By the time they head back, they’ve walked, sipped, and eaten their way through the island’s traditions, leaving with a sense of Crete that doesn’t wash off easily.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled water.
- Cretan Lunch at Peza Village.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Wine Tasting of 3 wine Labels and a Raki for the road.
- Winery Tour by its Owner.
- Share Transfer (Max 6 People).
- Personal Expenses.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-Day Olive Mill and Winery Tour with tastings & Lunch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Olive Mill and Winery Tour with tastings & Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Cretan Lunch at Peza Village
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wine Tasting of 3 wine Labels and a Raki for the road
- Winery Tour by its Owner
- Share Transfer (Max 6 People)
- Personal Expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
