Crete · FARMS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 3 farm visits worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel by air-conditioned bus from selected Crete resorts to Vidiani Monastery, Lasinthos Eco Park, Krasi, and an Olive Mill Farm. Guides including Soula, Tania, Carine, and Eirini lead the day in English, French, or German. Some versions also include Knossos or Zeus Cave, so check the selected option carefully.
“Best day! Tania was such an amazing guide! We loved everything!”
Spend 10.5 to 11 hours exploring Crete from Heraklion. Visit Vidiani Monastery, Lasinthos Eco Park, Krasi’s ancient plane tree, an olive mill, and Knossos Palace with a live guide. The day includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and time for local food and shopping.
“Very interesting tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and at the Palace brought a guidebook to show us pictures of what the ruins would have looked like. The coach was full, and those who got on later seemed to struggle to sit together. It took an hour to pick everyone up, so we were on the coach for 1h30 before the first stop. The pottery workshop consisted of watching a potter for 5 minutes on his wheel (electric) creating a basic piece. Only the children were invited to have a turn afterwards-there were only 3 wheels, so no possibility of everyone having a go like the tour description had suggested, which…”
At Cretan Vibes near Moires, Marianna and her mother, Mama Stella, guide you through a hands-on three-course meal using farm ingredients. You will taste premium olive oil, see a harvest video, eat with local wine, and take home recipes and leftovers.
“Absolutely amazing! The sweetest mother daughter duo taught us all about Crete culture and we made the best meals. And they were able to accommodate food allergies and allow all guests to still have amazing meals!!!”
Pick a coast, a gorge or a kitchen.
