Where to Go: the 4 Best Agios Nikolaos Olive Oil Tours

1.Sarakina Gorge, Kritza, Oliveoil Tasting, Mountains, South Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Travel from Agios Nikolaos in a climate-controlled Land Rover with a local guide such as Michael, Petra, Rolf, or Geatan. Taste Cretan olive oil, visit Kritsa, cross a pine forest, scramble through Sarakina Gorge, enjoy a full lunch, and swim at Myrtos.

“We was collected outside our apartments on time by George. After three people didn’t show at the next hotel it was just my wife and I and our soon to be Turkish friend and George our guide. We set of to the olive factory which we enjoyed, especially the tasting, The next stop was the village which was quite quant, this was a about an half hour stop and we saw a church and had a wander. Following this we went to the pine forest and zig zagged over the mountain stopping off at various times to see views etc. Then came a superb lunch in a beautiful setting. Loads…”

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2.Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about seven hours exploring eastern Crete in a small group of up to six. Guides such as Michael, George, Andre, and Petra lead you to Richtis Waterfall, the 3,250-year-old Azorias olive tree, an ancient settlement, a Cretan lunch, and a family olive oil factory. Hotel pickup, food, water, and transport are included.

“Great way to see some highlights of the East side of Crete. We enjoyed the relatively short hike to the waterfall at the Richtis Gorge and especially the olive oil factory tour and tasting. Lunch was a delicious variety of traditional Greek foods with a breathtaking view.”

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3.Island Spinalonga, Milatos Cave,private Speedboat,OliveOilTasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $118Cheapest here

This seven-hour Crete outing combines a speedboat ride to Spinalonga, a guided visit to Milatos Cave, a family olive-oil tasting, and lunch at a local taverna. Pickup is available from Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Malia, Hersonissos, Sissi, Istron, and Ierapetra. Guides such as Petra, Michael, George, and Enrico bring local context to the day.

“Great experience! Lots of great history and information from our guide and easy boat ride to the island. Olive oil tasting was fun and enjoyable.”

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4.Spinalonga & Lasithi Plateau with Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 to 9 hours with local guide Marinos or Angie exploring village Crete, tasting olive oil, visiting the Lasithi Plateau, and crossing to Spinalonga. Your private group travels by air-conditioned minivan or SUV, with hotel pickup, snacks, WiFi, and time for lunch. Entrance fees and the boat to Spinalonga cost extra.

“Angie was very personable and explained all the sites we visited. We met Angie early in the morning and spent the day exploring Crete and it’s many sites. We enjoyed Spinalonga and on our way there Angie explained it’s history, she’s very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Crete. If you’re not quite sure of Zeus’s Cave, do it. This tour was perfect and they were very accommodating, they even moved the pick up location to a closer city.”

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