The Wine Experience
- Explore Fertile Regions of Central Crete
- Visit Local Wineries
- Taste Splendid Local Wines
- Enjoy Light Lunch in a Winery
DETAILED TOUR TIMELINE
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Explore Fertile Regions of Central Crete
This tour will take you to an exploration of the central and south central coast of the island, two of the most fertile regions of Central Crete, renowned for their long wine production since the Minoan times. Beautiful landscapes, with various centuries-old trees and rocks creating a special canvas on your way, compose the nature of Heraklion region.
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Visit Local Wineries
You will visit two of the most distinguished local wineries of Crete. You will enjoy a tour in the wineries’ high quality facilities and have the chance to find out about the wine production by experts.
Feel free to learn from within what makes a wine truly special, all the way from the vineyards to the bottling process. As a part of this exploration, you will also have the privilege to visit the wineries’ vineyards and the cellars.
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Taste Splendid Local Wines
You will have the chance to taste several local labels of wine and feel each and every of their special characteristics thrilling your palate! Let the experts guide you on how to distinguish each wine variety while tasting!
There is also optional meal in one of the wineries, based on small “meze” dishes of local specialties.
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Tour Inclusions
An official licensed tourist guide
Private transportation on a premium class vehicle
A professional driver
The winery visits & wine tasting
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Tour Exclusions
Your Optional Meal, paid locally