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Rethymno’s strongest food experiences are inland: village kitchens, olive mills, wineries and farms rather than a single restaurant strip. Check whether the price includes a full meal or only tastings, and whether pickup reaches your accommodation outside the centre.
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.9 (1,113)
Discover Cretan culture on this full-day safari tour from Rethymno and Chania. Visit an old village, explore a secluded beach, stop at an olive oil factory, sample traditional d…
from €78 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.9 (369)
Explore the viniculture of Crete with a tasting session of premium Cretan wines. Try 5 different Cretan wines paired with cheeses and delicacies together with a wine expert in t…
from €45 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.9 (266)
Take a break from the beach and discover the small villages and rural landscapes of Crete on a group tour. Visit an old olive oil mill, and see the island's oldest monastery.
from €35 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.7 (258)
Explore Kournas Lake, Crete's only natural freshwater lake, and Argyroupolis on a guided tour from Rethymnon. Visit a local olive oil mill to see how Cretan olive oil is pro…
from €25 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (193)
Come hungry for 20 authentic Greek and Cretan flavors across 6 carefully chosen stops. Taste savory dishes, local sweets, wine, raki, and rakomelo on an evening walk through Ret…
from €89 per person
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 5.0 (131)
Experience an authentic cooking class in Crete. Learn how to cook authentic Cretan dishes. Bake your creations in the beautiful scenery of a family home with food cooked in the…
from €102 per person
Check availability → ⏱ 7.5 hours · 4.8 (128)
Explore Crete’s charming villages and history on a full-day tour. Enjoy free time in Melidoni, Margarites, Arkadi Monastery and olive oil factory while discovering local culture…
from €25 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.3 (81)
Visit Lake Kournas, enjoy a complimentary olive oil tour, and relax at the springs of Argyroupoli on a scenic day trip through Crete. Experience stunning landscapes and local tr…
from €25 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (69)
Enjoy an olive oil tasting experience under the shade of real olive trees. You will learn how to taste olive oil, which will be followed by a food pairing of local products whil…
from €95 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.8 (37)
Experience authentic Crete on a semi-private 4x4 safari from Rethymno.Drive rugged mountain routes, visit timeless villages, enjoy breathtaking views and savor local wine, olive…
from €109 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (31)
Learn how to cook authentic Cretan dishes in Rethymno from a local. Bake your creations in the beautiful scenery of a family’s garden and enjoy a meal while sharing stories with…
from €105 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.1 (24)
Discover the natural beauty of Crete on a guided tour to Lake Kournas, Argyroupolis, and an olive mill. Explore the only freshwater lake in Crete, visit a charming village, and…
from €25 per person
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⏱ 1 day · 4.2 (22)
Make your own pottery piece at TSIKALARIO on a guided Crete tour. Visit the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna and taste Cretan olive oil.
from €30 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.4 (13)
Discover the beauty of Crete on a guided tour. Visit the Olive Oil Factory Kanakis, enjoy a coffee break in Georgioupoli, and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Kournas.
from €25 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.9 (10)
Take your taste buds on an authentic Cretan experience. Enjoy an immersive journey with selected wines and discover the rich flavors of traditional meze, showcasing the island’s…
from €35 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.3 (5)
Explore Crete’s highlights in one day: visit an olive oil factory, enjoy free time at Lake Kournas, discover the traditional village of Argyroupoli, and relax at its beautiful n…
from €31 per person
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⏱ 5.5 hours · 5.0 (3)
Have a wine tasting in a local winery. Visit a family olive oil factory and taste the local olive oil. Visit Kourna's lake and admire the Cretan nature by doing pedalo or sw…
from €350 per group up to 6
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⏱ 2 - 6.5 hours · 5.0 (1)
Discover the secrets of Greek extra virgin olive oil in Rethymno. Learn how to evaluate & select the highest quality olive oils, and discover the secrets of food pairing, by tas…
from €170 per person
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⏱ 7 hours 0
Explore the Kourtaliotiko Gorge and the village of Kalypso on a guided tour from Rethymno. Hike through the gorge, admire the waterfalls, and enjoy a coffee or raki in the villa…
from €395 per group up to 4
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⏱ 6 hours 0
Explore rural Crete on a half-day guided countryside tour from Plakias. Visit a family-run farm for a live cheese-making demonstration and tasting, then tour the Monastery of Fi…
from €65 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Compare the stated departure point, total duration, pickup zone and what is included before booking. “Rethymno” can describe the pickup region rather than the actual start. Free cancellation terms also differ by product, so the booking page remains the final source.
Good to know
No. The city is served by Chania and Heraklion airports, roughly 72 and 84 kilometres away respectively. Transfers and intercity buses are therefore part of arrival planning.
Its walkable Venetian and Ottoman old town, the Fortezza above the harbour and the long sandy beach east of the centre. Bookable trips add Arkadi, Eleftherna, Margarites, Preveli and the Cretan gorges.
Yes. Preveli is on the south coast beyond the mountains, so most products are full-day coach, minibus or private trips combined with Kourtaliotiko Gorge and another beach.
No. Both are in western Crete and make long day trips from Rethymno. Chania and Kissamos are closer bases, especially when either beach is the main purpose of your holiday.
No. Some depart from Rethymno, while others start in Panormo, Bali, Chania or Heraklion and may include a transfer. Always check the meeting point before comparing duration.
Not for the old town, Fortezza or city beach. A car adds flexibility for villages and the south coast, while organised trips avoid parking and mountain-road driving.
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