Full Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos, Spinalonga and Olive Oil Factory
5.0
24 Ratings
Mochos
Embark on an intimate adventure through the splendors of Crete! Join our exclusive small-group tour to Agios Nikolaos, Spinalonga, and an Olive Oil Factory. Discover ancient legends, stunning panoramas, and the essence of Crete, curated by locals.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Omalia Olive Press - Your journey into Cretan culture begins with the introduction to “liquid gold” . in the traditional, four-generation, olive oil production factory, you will learn about the history of the olive, the way of harvesting from ancient times until today and you will have the opportunity to taste excellent quality olive oil an experience that will elevate your senses
What's Included
  • Expert local guide exclusively for you
  • Free on-board WiFi
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Liability insurance for your peace of mind
  • Travel in style with a luxury air-conditioned minivan
  • Complimentary bottled water, fruit salad, and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to spinaloga (8 euros per person)
  • Anything that is not specified in the program as included
  • Gratuities ( optional)
  • Boat ticket 12€ per adult. Children untill 13 years old for free
  • Lunch (optional)
  • Entrance to Zeus Cave 6,00€ / per person (for EU citizens under 25 and above 65 is free)
Additional Information

This communal tour, with a maximum of 7 individuals per vehicle, takes you to one of Crete’s most stunning locations, the Merabelo Bay, home to the charming town of Agios Nikolaos. It also includes a visit to one of Greece’s most significant archaeological sites, the island of Spinalonga. Enjoy a hassle-free journey in our luxurious mini vans, passing through quaint villages in the rural outskirts. Get acquainted with Cretan customs and traditions, visit a genuine olive oil manufacturing plant, discover the local flora and fauna, and feast your eyes on the breathtaking vista. This trip offers a unique opportunity to view and understand Crete from a local’s perspective!

  • Transportation is already included on the total duration of the tour
Location
Mochos
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michelle
Nov 1, 2023
Feel Crete with this day tour! Unbelievably special day. - This is a must do tour if you are visiting Crete ! Marinos, our tour guide, is not only native to Crete, but it became clear right away how proud he is of his homeland. He was flexible with the itinerary and took us everywhere we wanted to go and had a few surprises too, including a 2000 year old tree in Krasi. We especially enjoyed the Kera monastery , the Cave of Zeus and the storytelling behind why they are so special. We had a delicious iced cappuccino at a local spot in Mochos and delicious lunch at Seli Ambelou in Lasithi. THANK YOU for this unforgettable day Marinos! We will not forget it.
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Guide07720472020
Oct 28, 2023
A fabulous day, seeing real Crete, great value - just book! - We had a wonderful day with Marinos. Great communication with Maria before the trip and a pick up on time, in a really comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. We started with a visit to the Olive oil factory, which we weren't really sure about, but it was fascinating. We had no understanding, of either the hard work involved or the different grades of olive oil. It was genuinely a very interesting visit, that we really enjoyed. We then visited a monastery on the way to Agios Nikolas, it was beautiful and very peaceful, Marinos was very informative about the Greek Orthodox Church, which we found interesting. Our next stop was Agios Nikolaos, where we had some free time to walk around and take pictures of the beautiful bottomless lake. We weren't rushed at all and enjoyed an ice-cream in the warm sunshine. We then went on to Plaka to catch the boat to Spinalonga. Marinos, saw us safely onto the boat and we spent an hour walking round the island. As a historian, I found it so interesting. There is a lot of information throughout the island to explain what you are seeing. We took our time wandering round and enjoying the views, before catching the boat back, to be met by Marinos who took us back to the minivan and then off to a traditional Cretian village for lunch in a taverna. The food was delicious and sitting outside, in the shade, eating wonderful food was a perfect way to end the day. However, there was so much more to the day that this, Marinos was an expert guide and was so knowledgeable about Crete and the traditions. He would also stop at great view points as well as showing us herbs and fruit growing on the road side, we tasted carob, he brought us fresh bananas salt fresh oregano and sage. We were also lucky enough to taste some of Maria's traditional baking, which was delicious. It was all the local knowledge that made this trip really special. We were out for the whole day, never felt rushed and were welcomed like family. I highly recommend this trip and Marinos.
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K9449wcmarkm
Oct 17, 2023
Outstanding - Our guide (Doukiantzakis Marinos) was fantastic, the tour was off the charts. I would highly recommend our guide for any tour you pick. No complaints on any thing. What ever tour you pick make sure to ask for him. We came from the States, and not a clue what to expect.
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526barbaraz
Oct 15, 2023
Terrific guide for our Adventure - There were four of us joining Marinos, our guide, from Unique Tour Crete for our day’s adventure. Marinos ( hopefully the spelling is correct) is the owner and is enthusiastic about the history and beauty of his homeland. So as we traveled, we talked together - we asked questions and were enriched by his knowledge of history, culture, daily life and current issues in Crete. This made each stop even more significant. He couldn’t accompany us into the former leper colony in Spinalonga, so travelers have an option of hiring a guide for this. The weather was perfect. The day was our week’s highlight.
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L1709knlilyc
Oct 11, 2023
Fun and interesting tour in Crete - Fantastic and informative tour with Marinos who made our time in Crete even more memorable. Just the right amount of historical detail so that we were not overwhelmed with information. Highly recommend Marinos and Unique Crete Tours!
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Adrianaff1390fw
Oct 6, 2023
Best Crete Tour!!! - This was an excellent full day tour! Our guide Marinos picked us up right at our hotel and was very punctual! He is very friendly and knowledgeable, explaining sites as we traveled from destination to destination. He had chilled water, fresh fruit, and delicious homemade cookies from his wife Maria and played traditional Greek music omg the way. The pace of the trip was perfect! We stopped at several lovely locations — where Marinos doubles as tour photographer — with the Zeus Cave, Spinalonga, and Agios Nikolaos being my top three favorites! I had the chance to ride a mule in the Lasithi plateau and enjoyed the short boat trip from Planka to Spinalonga. Also found the Omalia Olive Press to be interesting. Had a delicious traditional Greek lunch. I highly recommend ordering the pastitsio!! Also had a nice drink waterside in Agios Nikolaos. Definitely world take another Unique Crete VIP Tour!!
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Excursion45097765984
Oct 4, 2023
An Incredible and Unique Adventure! - My wife and I booked a private tour with Marinos while on our honeymoon in Crete last month. We had a conversation prior to our booking, on Facebook market place, and all of our questions were answered. Our day with Marinos was one of the best days we had in Crete! Not only did we learn a lot about the history of Crete but Marinos genuinely made us feel like part of his family. We explored small villages, tried local cuisine, shared laughs and snacks and we left feeling as though we made a friend for life! Marinos you are wonderful! We had such a wonderful experience and will most definitely be booking you Rethimno Tour on our next trip to Crete!
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Lilypj7851yc
Oct 4, 2023
BEST DAY EVER - If you are in search of an amazing tour to fulfil your dreams in Crete, look no farther. Marinos helped create the best tour experience for us. First off, make sure you splurge for the private tour! Our tour guide specifically crafted our experience to our desires. Having a private tour was amazing. We even were able to book last minute. Less than 24 hours ahead of time. Marinos made my wife and I feel like we were family. We laughed all day long and everything went so smooth. Our tour guide was a great host, driver, friend, and a knowledgeable man. I’ve never been the “tour type” but Marinos made me not want to explore Crete any other way. When we come back to Crete we will be booking with Unique Crete Tours. To top it off, Marinos wife baked us mouth watering cookies, and he shared snacks and water with us. He even gave us multiple gifts to remember our enjoyable day together. The hospitality we experienced was unparalleled. Our day with Unique Tours Crete and Marinos was beyond amazing, and it’s a memory we’ll cherish forever. If you had any doubts before, don’t hesitate—book your tour now! Thank you, Marinos, for an unforgettable experience!
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Delveintoeurope
Sep 30, 2023
This is the best tour we have taken in Crete ! - We've taken lots of tours in Crete, but none compares to the one with Marios! He makes you feel like family and is a joy to be around. If you want to see and experience the real Crete, book a tour with him —it was the highlight of our three-month stay! He drives safely, and his car is super comfortable and air-conditioned. We explored amazing places without ever feeling rushed and learned so much about Crete, its traditions, food, and people. Every stop was spectacular. What set this tour apart, though, were Marios and his lovely wife, Maria. They’re incredibly warm and welcoming, ensuring every moment is perfect! Maria even made us delicious, homemade traditional cookies. We can’t recommend them highly enough! It's experiences like this that keep us returning to Crete year after year.
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E7112eerened
Aug 27, 2023
Best Private Tour on Crete ! - We booked this tour with the expectation having a small group and learn more about the culture, people and the must sees of crete. What we got is much more what we expect!! The pick up from the hotel was well organized and once you are in the minivan you feel very comfortable and Marinos give us a warm welcome ! Water and small Snacks are provided at any time. Marinos is a wonderful guide who explain all the small little things about the Island and all questions will be answered - for sure! Also he is a herbs professional ;) and give you some insights of the small villages besides the tourist spots. The spots of Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and olive oil fabrique are wonderful and must sees on crete. The Timing of the arrivals on the different spots have been well organized so these haven't been so much crowded. We also enjoyed the Lunch together with Marinos as he gave us tipps what to eat in the chosen restaurant. The raki and greetings from the Restaurant is special ;) Overall we really recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for a special tour with a local . Marinos is the best guide you can get ! Also if you want to modify the Tour this is negotiable . Thank you for everything Marinos ! Warm regards to Maria. Wiebke and Rene (Costa)
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