CHQ02. Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives

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Exploring the Olive Treasures: Begin your day with a visit to an olive mill in Kolymbary, where you'll witness the olive oil-making process and engage in a flavorful olive oil tasting. Journey to Ano Vouves to encounter a 3000-year-old ancient olive tree, delving into the rich history and significance of olives in Cretan culture.

Wine Tasting and Longevity Secrets: At Karavitakis winery, savor the finest wines while uncovering the secrets of longevity associated with Cretan living. Enjoy an informative wine tasting session amidst stunning vineyard landscapes, immersing yourself in the cultural significance of winemaking in Crete.

Off-Road Adventure and Scenic Beauty: Embark on an exhilarating off-road adventure towards Sebronas village, navigating through picturesque gorges, lush vegetation, and panoramic vistas. Capture the essence of Cretan countryside life with photo opportunities of chapels, livestock, vineyards, and olive groves.

Cretan Gastronomy and Hospitality: Satisfy your appetite at a quaint tavern in Nea Roumata, experiencing the true essence of Cretan hospitality through local platters and authentic cuisine. Immerse yourself in the flavors and warmth of Cretan culture while enjoying a memorable dining experience.

Embark on a unique wine and olive escape, immersing yourself in the famed Greek hospitality and embracing the sights, flavors, and warmth of Cretan culture. Enjoy a professionally guided journey through ancient landscapes and indulge in authentic culinary delights, making this safari tour an unforgettable experience.

CHQ02 Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives, Itinerary:
08:00 - 09:00: Pick-ups (1 hour)
09:00 - 09:10: Drive to Olive Oil Mill (10 minutes)
09:10 - 10:15: Olive Oil Mill Stop (1 hour 5 min)
10:15 - 10:25: Drive to Karavitakis Winery (10 minutes)
10:25 - 11:30: Winery Stop (1 hour 5 min)
11:30 - 11:40: Drive to Ano Vouves Village (10 minutes)
11:40 - 12:10: Stop at Ancient Olive Tree (30 minutes)
12:10 - 12:55: Drive through Sebronas Gorge (off-road) (45 minutes)
12:55 - 13:10: Photo Stop (15 minutes)
13:10 - 13:30: Drive to Nea Roumata (20 minutes)|
13:30 - 15:00: Lunch Stop / Free time (1 hour 30 min)
15:00 - 15:40: Drive back to Pick-up Points (40 minutes)

*Please note that timings may vary based on group size and weather conditions.

**Pick up times per area
7:55 Kalives
8:05 Souda
8:15 Chania town
8:20 Nea Chora
8:25 Golden Beach
8:30 Agioi Apostoloi
8:30 Galatas
8:35 Kalamaki / Stalos
8:40 Agia Marina
8:45 Platanias / Gerani
8:50 Maleme
8:55 Tavronitis
9:00 Kolymbari
Tour starts at 9:00 am

Pick up will be outside the hotel that guests are staying

**Highlights
Explore numerous Cretan villages
Visit a winery to enjoy a tour with tasting
Visit an olive oil mill to enjoy a tour with tasting
Marvel at 3000 years old ancient olive tree
Taste traditional Cretan lunch
Embark on a semi private tour for up to 6 or 8
persons per vehicle

**Price Includes
Free hotel pick up and drop off
Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven
by multilingual escort-drivers
Entrance fees for the olive mill tour and tasting
Entrance fees for the winery tour and tasting
Traditional Cretan lunch
Liability insurance and local taxes
The prices are for group participation with minimum of 4 pax to start.

**Price Does Not Include
Wine or beers or refreshments in tavern
Gratuities

**Don't Forget
Don't Forget your comfortable shoes, for example trekking shoes or sandals, camera, sun protection, etc. During spring and autumn, we advise you to bring a jacket.

The trip is not recommended to people suffering from car sickness, having mobility or kinetic or back problems, pregnant women or for children younger than 7 years old
as we don't provide baby seats, or people taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg. Alcohol consumption is not allowed to minors under age of 18 years old. Uncharted
Escapes reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when considered necessary, for example, in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be
done without any prior notice.