Crete · FARMS
9 reviewed
Below are the 9 best farm visits on Crete right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Number one is the place to start.
Lassithi Plateau day trip from Crete: Vidiani Monastery, Psychro Cave of Zeus, Krasi plane tree, and an olive mill farm tasting.
“good way to get to see some of the countryside if you don't rent a car. pickup/drop off went smoothly, the stops are a bit on the short side compared to the driving around but you get to see what you come for”
Lassithi Plateau highlights, Zeus Cave, Vidiani Monastery, olive mill tasting, then a guided Knossos visit in one long day.
“Guide was excellent. Very informative. Good value for money. Be aware that the walk up to the cave of Zeus may be difficult for people who are not normally very active/fit. There is the option of going up/down on a donkey if the walk is too hard for you.”
A family-run Crete farm tour mixing **olive grove know-how** and a **dragon fruit** stop, finished with tastings and tea for $9.
“Alex was very friendly and welcoming. He was happy to talk about his family business, and answer any questions. The spread of olives, marmalade, olive oil and bread, tomatoes, yogurt, and espresso was wonderful. Very worthwhile experience at only around €5-6.”
Hands-on 3-course cooking on a Cretan olive farm near Moires, plus extra-virgin olive oil tasting, wine, and take-home recipes.
“Very nice people. We had a long time cooking the Nice things marianna explained to us. In the end it was really worth your while. Because we could eat it all. 😘mother is also very kind.”
Air-conditioned road trip from Heraklion to Vidiani Monastery, Zeus Cave, Krasi village, and an olive mill farm with myth and views.
“I felt a bit ripped off as in the description it said Cretan lunch was included in the ticket cost but it wasn’t and they wanted €15 for a basic buffet that was nearly empty by the time we got there. It was a nice trip except for the over 90 minutes of pick up and again at drop off. We saw some great things, the monastery was very interesting and learnt a lot about orthodox religion, the walk to the cave Zeus was born in was challenging and so was the climb down the stairs and back up to the cave itself, the village was lovely to see and…”
Crete’s Olive Oil Festival day trip mixes farm workshops, an 18th-century olive oil mill, raki and wine tasting, wood-fired dinner, and Cretan dancing.
“Veranstaltung war sehr schön, derTransport muss besser Organisiert werden. Bus zu voll und nur ausländisch die Reiseleiterin gesprochen obwohl deutsch gebucht. Also daran bitte noch Arbeiten. Mit freundlichen Gruß Uwe Lewandowski”
Guided olive farm walk in Crete plus extra-virgin tastings with local cheeses, bread, and more. Small group, easy to book.
“Meh if it’s off-season. The place was empty and had nothing going on. The people were nice, but it was so dull.”
Knossos, Zeus Cave, and an olive mill farm in one long day from Heraklion, with pickup, guided stops, and olive oil tastings.
“A great tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Taught us not just about the places themselves but greek and Cretian culture and greek mythology. A hot and tiring day but loved every second.”
A private olive grove, snail farm, and dragon fruit stop near Heraklion, finished with an easy, generous tasting and terrace views.
“Great tour of a plantation near heraklion! The best is the tasting after the guided tour of the plant. Alex and his mom serve homemade products, you can stay as long as you want to take photos and can relax on the terrace with great views. Nobody forces you to buy something everything can't have to. The whole thing at a price of 8 Euros stand 2025 is simply incredible! I would recommend it to anyone!Auto-translated”
