Exceptional experiences
- Designed by TUI - a trusted travel leader
- Led by friendly expert guides
- Highly rated by customers
This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.
Musement is dedicated to bringing you the best, which is why we're introducing you to the TUI Collection designed by TUI, the world leader in travel.
From quality local produce to postcard-perfect beaches, western Crete has it all. This full day tour showcases the area's best bits, with wine tasting at Karavitakis Winery, sampling organic olive oil at the Biolea Estate and relaxing on Falassarna beach. Vasso, one of our expert local guides, says: ‘This is one of my favourite excursions, as it gives a good taste of many aspects of Cretan scenery, lifestyle and monuments. You get to visit an olive oil factory and a winery that produces some of the best wines in Crete'.
The day starts with some viticulture on a guided tour of the family-run Karavitakis Winery. Delight your taste buds by sampling local wine and tasty snacks at the state-of-the-art visitor centre. Next, you'll head for lunch to a traditional Cretan restaurant by the sea, where food is prepared using locally sourced products. Plus, you'll have some time to relax on the blond sands of blissful Falassarna beach, which, says Vasso, ‘has been voted as one of the best beaches in Europe several times'.
You'll then be taken to the Biolea Estate, a family-owned olive oil factory that specialises in the artisan production of organic olive oil. Find out everything you need to know about olive oil production, from how the olives are grown to how the oil is pressed and then bottled. What's more, your visit contributes to a local business and helps the wider island economy.
Based on 19 reviews from verified customers
Review categories
Value for money
4.6/5
Staff
4.6/5
Safety
4.6/5
Service
4.6/5
Maxine and Nigel
From United States of America - September 2024Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Maria , tour guide was lively and very informative. The day ran smoothly, allowing good time at each venue.
Moloney Diarmuid
From United Kingdom - September 2024Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Not rushed. Guide was informative and itinerary bgood
Helen
From United States of America - September 2024Travelled as a couple
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
My gluten free diet was catered for, but the chicken was very dry at lunch. It would have been nice to have larger wine samples when we were tasting. ...
Helen
From United Kingdom - September 2024Travelled with family
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Loved the variety from the beautiful Monastery the wine tasting where they were so welcoming & wonderful wines. The old olive tree is a must see. Lov ...
Elaine & Steven
From United States of America - September 2024Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Taxi arrived 20 minutes late then spent 1 hour going to pick up other passengers who failed to turn up. Quite stressful really at the time. Once we go ...
Jay
From United States of America - July 2024Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Ours was a Polish English trip. Tour guides were good although not always easy to hear/understand English speaking guide at the back of the coach. Tou ...