Wine Raki Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery - Private Tour

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Highlights

Learn about the history and tradition of local grapes, wine and olive oil making, while you're diving into the wines tastes, in two wineries we have selected for you.

Heraklion

Private Tour

5 Hours

EASY

English

Description

Join us on this Wine Raki and Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour in Heraklion, Crete and allow us to introduce you to the wine culture and traditions that have shaped this stunning island for centuries.
Let the magic of Crete's vineyards and winery enchant you on this unforgettable experience.
We invite you to visit the region of Peza, wich is most famous region in Crete for three things, It's wineries, olive oil factories and for It's potteries.
Learn about the history and tradition of local grapes, wine and olive oil making, while you're diving into the wines tastes, in the best winery we have selected for you.
Taste the indigenous varieties of Crete such a Dafni Kotsifali, Thrapsathiri, Plyto, Malvasia di Candia, Muscat of Spina or of the local with International varieties such a Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon combined with Cretan cheeses.
Lunchtime arrives, and we indulge in a traditional Cretan feast at a quaint taverna nestled in a quaint village of Katalagari.

Itinerary

Explore one of Crete's most famous wine and olive oil regions with a small-group tour of Peza wineries
Two wineries visits
Tasting eight authentic Cretan wines(4 per winery) with an expert of wineries
Taste the indigenous varieties of Crete such a Dafni Kotsifali, Liatiko, Vidiano,Vilana,Thrapsathiri,Plyto or Malvasia di Candia
Tasting of three local extra virgin olive oil produced by winery
Taste cretan cheeses and local cold cuts
Visiting vineyard
Visiting cellar
Walking through vineyards and olive groves
Walking in traditional village of Archanes
Lunch with Cretan food and wine in beautiful village of Archanes.
You’ll see various machinery and people in action and all the techniques process of candle making.
You'll be able to pour your own candle for yourself,or by your favorite candle as a souvenir for your beloved people.
In this beautiful village you’ll walk through traditional buildings and houses of Archanes while your driver/guide will inform and explain you, about tradition,history and the way the locals live,celebrate and enjoy their lives.
Here will have lunch in traditional taverna with Cretan food and wine.

What's Included

Pick up and Drop off from your accommodation hotel/port/airport

Transportation in Mercedes Benz Van

Professional English speaking Driver/Guide

Tasting of 5 authentic Cretan Wines, Raki & Olive Oil paired with Cretan specialties

All Fees and Taxes

Liability Insurance

Bottled water

What's Excluded

Personal expenses

Wine Tasting

Know Before You Go

Stroller or pram accessible

Public transportation nearby

What To Bring

An empty stomach and good mood.

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible

Not suitable for pets

Infants must not sit on laps

Infant seats unavailable

Seating for children is available upon request

Most travelers can participate

Mobile tickets accepted

According to Greek law, people under 18 years old are not allowed to consume or be served alcoholic beverages.

Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.

If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know

Infant seats available on request

Pick up and drop off from your hotel/port/airport
We pick up and drop off all travelers from Heraklion region.
We don't pick up travelers from Chania,Souda port,Ierapetra, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Sitia region.

NOTE- For those who arrive in Heraklion by cruise ship,
the driver guide, will be waiting at the shuttle bus exit.