Spend a day driving Crete’s western slopes—visit a 3,000-year-old olive tree, tour a working olive mill, taste Karavitakis wines, and enjoy an off-road lunch in a gorge. This semi-private safari blends light adventure with cultural tasting experiences.
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A dust-slick track opens onto terraces of silver-green olive trees and sun-baked limestone cliffs; the air smells faintly of crushed herb and earth. On this semi-private safari from Chania, a small convoy of rugged off-road vehicles threads narrow village lanes, pauses at a centuries-old mill and climbs to a viewpoint where the sea dares the horizon.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, low-impact walks and sitting during drives
Wildlife
History
Olive cultivation in western Crete dates back millennia; the ancient olive in Ano Vouves is among the island’s oldest living trees and a cultural landmark.
Conservation
Small-scale agritourism helps fund traditional olive groves and vineyards—respect marked trees, avoid trampling seedlings, and buy local to support sustainable practices.
Reserve your spot on the Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring motion-sickness remedies
Off-road sections through Sebronas Gorge are bumpy—take anti-nausea tablets or sit near the front if you’re prone to car sickness.
Hydrate and reuse
Carry a reusable water bottle; bottled water may be available but reducing single-use plastic supports local conservation.
Wear grippy shoes
Closed-toe shoes with decent tread help on gravel at the olive mill and short winery paths.
Save room for lunch
Traditional Cretan lunch portions are generous—plan to taste multiple meze and local bread.
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Protect feet on gravel, in olive groves and at the mill.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during long drives and tastings while cutting plastic waste.
summer
Sun hat & sunscreen
Crete’s sun is strong—shade and SPF make tastings and viewpoint stops more pleasant.
summer
Light wind/rain jacket
Provides a layer for early-morning sea breezes or unexpected showers while on the road.
spring