Olive Oil in Greece: The 7 Best Mill Visits

1.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Our pick

Spend about 7.5 hours with a local guide such as Stavros, Ed, Mike, Spyros, or Demetrius, visiting an olive press, mountain villages, Lasithi windmills, Krasi, Zeus Cave, and Knossos. Tastings, drinks, transport, Wi-Fi, and hotel pickup are included. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“Unforgettable Tour with the Incredible Demetrius! If you’re visiting Crete and want to truly experience the heart, soul, and hidden gems of this stunning island, Demetrius is the guide you need. From the moment we met him, it was clear we were in the hands of a passionate local with deep knowledge, warm hospitality, and an infectious love for his homeland. Demetrius didn’t just take us from place to place—he brought Crete to life. His stories about the island’s ancient history, mythology, and culture were captivating, and his insider knowledge led us to breathtaking spots we never would have found on our own. He tailored the tour perfectly to our…”

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2.The Governor’s Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Spend about four and a half hours visiting The Governor Olive Mill near Corfu, walking among ancient olive trees, and taking a guided olive oil tasting class. You’ll learn from mill staff such as Maria, Erini, or Irene, sample oil with bread, feta, tomatoes, capers, and yogurt, and may visit the island’s oldest olive tree and an old fortress.

“The tour was fantastic! Maria was very personable and extremely informative. Our driver Spiro was very friendly and professional. He took the time to show us some very impressive sights.”

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3.Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 490 reviews · 7 hours · from $49

Spend seven hours in rural Crete with a local English-speaking guide such as Linda or Electra. Visit the 3,000 to 5,000-year-old olive tree of Vouves, a bakery, cheese maker, honey and olive oil producer, and Pnevmatikakis Winery. Tastings are generous, with up to 20 local wines, Cretan food, hotel pickup, and return transport included.

“Great trip, Linda was an excellent guide, I highly recommend it!”

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4.Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about seven hours exploring eastern Crete from Agios Nikolaos, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a Cretan lunch, olive oil tasting, mountain views, village walks, pottery, and the option to visit Dikteon Cave. Guides such as Petra, Michael, and Rolf add local stories, humor, and practical help along the way.

“A really wonderful trip to spend the whole day exploring Crete. The knowledge of our guide was second to none and always felt safe when driving across the more rugged terrain. The Zeus caves were closed at the time, which I wasn't aware of in advance, so worth checking if this is your main reason for booking. Otherwise, all the other activities were worth it.”

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5.Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 354 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Spend six hours in the Kissamos countryside with an English-speaking guide such as Andreas, Alex, Kostas, or Nikos. Visit two family wineries, an olive oil factory, and a village with a 3,000-year-old olive tree. Taste Vidiano, Muscat of Spina, international reds, local olive oils, cheeses, snacks, and tsikoudia.

“Andreas was an excellent tour guide with so much knowledge and interesting facts. We had a fantastic day and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend and would do it again in a heartbeat”

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6.The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 344 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

At Terra Creta in Kolymvari, an English-speaking guide such as Katerina, Lisa, or Sophia leads you through olive oil production from harvest to bottling. You will taste three oils with bread and appetizers, learn storage tips, and browse the shop. The one-hour tour costs $11 and is wheelchair accessible, though some areas may be restricted during seasonal upgrades.

“We loved our tour. It was so cool to see the behind the scenes view of the olive oil factory. And it was fun to learn the steps involved. Also, we enjoyed learning how unique and environmentally green this specific place was. Tasting the olive oils was obviously the best part though.”

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7.Cretan Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

At Cretan Vibes near Moires, Marianna and her mother, Stella, lead a hands-on English-language cooking class beneath olive trees. You’ll prepare traditional dishes, taste premium family olive oil, eat a full meal with wine, receive recipes by email, and take home leftovers. The four-hour class welcomes beginners and includes up to 12 people.

“This cooking class was absolutely incredible and we learned so much! The property is so serene to cook at and the recipes are so much fun to make. Both teachers are incredibly kind and helpful and also taught us a lot about Crete’s culture. At the end they did email us the recipes which we plan to make back home. If we come back to Crete we will take her class again as she said she changes the recipes through the year!”

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