Crete: Private Culinary Journey Wine, Olive Oil & Cretan Lunch
Overview
Experience the authentic flavors of Crete on an **exclusive private tour for 4–7 guests**. Visit a family-owned olive grove, taste premium Cretan olive oils, and discover a boutique winery with a guided tasting of five local wines.
Complete your journey with a delicious **four-course traditional lunch** in the charming village of Melesses, accompanied by local wine and raki.
What makes this experience special is the personal connection with local producers, breathtaking countryside, and genuine Cretan hospitality — **from grove to glass, exclusively with your own group.**
What's Included
- Lunch Four-course Menu including wine at a local Tavern
- Bottled water
- Pick up and Drop off from customers Hotel
- Tasting of extra virgin olive oils, olives, Cretan sweet vinegar and petimezi
- Semi- Private (Maximum people per vehicle 2 to 6)
- Wine Tasting of 5 Wines
- Transportation with Certified Vehicles
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements or Allergies at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available Upon Request
- Bring a hat, sunscreen and light Clothing
- Spending Money in case you would like to make a purchase
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- Lunch. Four-course Menu including wine at a local Tavern.
- Bottled water.
- Pick up and Drop off from customers Hotel.
- Tasting of extra virgin olive oils, olives, Cretan sweet vinegar and petimezi.
- Semi- Private (Maximum people per vehicle 2 to 6).
- Wine Tasting of 5 Wines.
- Transportation with Certified Vehicles.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Crete: Private Culinary Journey Wine, Olive Oil & Cretan Lunch is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Crete: Private Culinary Journey Wine, Olive Oil & Cretan Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- LunchFour-course Menu including wine at a local Tavern
- Bottled water
- Pick up and Drop off from customers Hotel
- Tasting of extra virgin olive oils, olives, Cretan sweet vinegar and petimezi
- Semi- Private (Maximum people per vehicle 2 to 6)
- Wine Tasting of 5 Wines
- Transportation with Certified Vehicles
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements or Allergies at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available Upon Request
- Bring a hat, sunscreen and light Clothing
- Spending Money in case you would like to make a purchase
