Taking a stroll through the Olive Trail in Kritsa is textbook Crete. Following the famous Olive Trail, you'll wander through olive groves and past trees that are up to 800 years old, while your guide shares local secrets about olive farming, village life and the traditions that make Cretan olive oil some of the best in the world. It's a relaxed walk with plenty of scenic stops and photo opportunities along the way.
You'll also visit the local cooperative olive oil factory, where you can see exactly how the olives are transformed into liquid gold. Then it's time for a gentle 20-minute hike through the village, passing herb-filled gardens, almond and fig trees, and the beautiful Byzantine church of Panagia Kera.
At a traditional taverna, you'll enjoy an olive oil tasting session and a fun cooking demonstration using fresh local ingredients and plenty of Cretan olive oil. Sit down to a tasty lunch, soak up the warm local hospitality, and round off the day with free time in the harbour town of Agios Nikolaos.
