Chania Old Town Tour: Explore Millennial Olive Trees & Olive Oil Mill History
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Chania Town
Experience the rich history and culture of Crete through this half-day tour!
Join an archaeologist and authorized tourism guide for an insightful historical journey through the Old Town of Chania, where the last five thousand years of history and prehistory will come alive before you.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Chania Town - Minoan neighborhoods, bombarded Ottoman bathhouses,
Hellenistic walls, Latin inscriptions, a church with the symbols of two religions, boot-makers shops, imposing Venetian bastions, knife-makers shops, underground cisterns, a Venetian harbour and an African village are just a part of the multicultural mosaic of the town’s past and of its architectural treasures. - Olive Tree Museum of Vouves - After a refreshing break we will head to the hinterland of Chania, in an area dominated by one of the most emblematic elements of the Cretan landscape; the olive tree!
We will get to know the olive oil culture, beginning from the ‘grandma olive tree’, or else one of the oldest millennial olive trees of the world!
After admiring its ca. 3000-year-old trunk we will visit the small museum right next to it, that narrates the history of the olive-oil production in the island, enriched with several interesting fun facts about it.
- Astrikas Estate Biolea - Then we will drive to a nearby village in order to visit the Biolea Olive Oil Mill and have a firsthand view of how the olive oil is produced in a traditional way, yet with modern equipment (stone mill, press). After the oil tasting we will end the tour at the most peaceful and scenic spot; the beautiful backyard of Biolea, where we can enjoy the high-quality Cretan snacks and wines of the café/bar.
What's Included
- On-board Wi-Fi and refreshing bottled spring water.
- Luxury vehicle transport with a professional driver.
- Expert guiding services for insightful exploration.
- All-inclusive fees and taxes for hassle-free adventure.
- Admission to the unique Olive Tree Museum of Vouves.
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off.
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
Additional Information
- Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses, and Hat Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
- Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated, and we exercise all discretion.
- Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling to Crete.
Location
Chania Town
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Anna_b
Nov 23, 2023
Great tour! - This tour was fantastic. It covered the history of Chania from the pre-Minoan to the current period. Tatiana was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and interesting. The Olive factory and tree were also fascinating. I highly recommend!
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Anna_p
May 1, 2023
Outstanding - Our guide, Tatiana, was outstanding. She is intelligent, articulate, earnest, and excited to share not only ancient history of the city, but more recent, and even lots of tidbits about present day culture. The olive oil mill portion of the tour is not to be missed.
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