Cretan Wines & Olive oil tour - The treasures of Crete
Description
Join a tour with all of Crete's most iconic products. All the areas that you will visit are famous for their vineyards, the olive groves, and their wine production since the Minoan era. Even today they are considered the largest areas in Greece for cultivating grapes and high-quality olive oil. Stop at a local olive mill and take a tour of the olive grove and after the olive mill where you can taste fresh olive oil. The second stop is a family-owned winery that uses organic methods for cultivating. You will get a tour around the vineyards and the winery and taste 5 wines. The next stop is a unique distillery with an ancient wine press. Raki is the most famous Cretan spirit. Take a tour of the distillery and then enjoy a traditional lunch at a local tavern. Before finishing off the tour with a visit to a pottery studio located in a traditional village that is famous for its pottery. *The pottery lab is not available on Sundays
Tour Options
Itinerary
Olive mill: You will have a guided tour at an olive mill and an olive grove. Υou will see how olive oil is produced and taste olive oil paired with breakfast.
Winery meeting Family business Organic cultivation Solely Cretan grape varieties Tour of the vineyard, where the wine is produced and tour of the wine cellar Wine tasting of 5 wines Relaxation under the shade, gazing at the vineyards and the olive groves
Tour of the surrounding area of the raki distillery Tour of the inside area of the raki distillery Display of the distilling methods of raki Visit to the cellar, followed by wine & raki tasting Lunch at the traditional raki distillery
Pottery lab (optional stop, Sundays not available) Located in a traditional village which is famous for its pottery Pottery is an artform & tradition that dates back to the Minoan era Display of pottery making Chance to try pottery making yourselves
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(172)
Lots of food, good experiences, good raki, great guide
So much fun! Very knowledgeable and accommodating!
Amazing experience. Great wine, great food and a really nice guidetour.
Antonis was a fantastic tour guide – friendly, personable, and reliable throughout the day. We really enjoyed exploring Knossos in the morning, and his knowledge of both the palace and the local olive oil production made the experience even more interesting. The winery was a real highlight, with breathtaking panoramic views and an excellent, knowledgeable host who made the tasting both informative and enjoyable. The day was rounded off perfectly with a delicious lunch at a lovely local restaurant. A brilliant way to experience Crete, and we would highly recommend this tour.
Unforgettable day, Olive, wine test. We enjoyed delicious local food in a charming village. Antonis was knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and memorable. Highly recommended for anyone who visiting Crete.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your wonderful review. We are honored that you chose Cretan Vioma and delighted that your experience exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to Crete for many more unforgettable moments.
This is a MUST do in Crete. The guide was a local and the team picked us up right by our hotel. The hospitality at each stop was unmatched. The fee was honestly modest for the experience was so worth it! The day was long but it went by so fast. The van was air conditioned and we had food and drinks at every stop. If it wasn’t for this tour, I would honestly reccomend to skip Heraklion and just do chania. But this tour is worth the stop. Highly recommend! One of our favorite tours of our entire Greek honeymoon.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We are delighted that you enjoyed the experience and that we could make your visit to Crete even more special. Thank you once again, and we hope to see you again in the near future.
One day and five amazing experiences! We ate like there was no tomorrow, sampled delicious beverages, and even tried pottery. Everywhere we went, people were warm and friendly. George is a number one guide! We learned so many interesting stories, had laughs and just pleasant conversations. Highly recommend!
Thank you for choosing Cretan Vioma. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience and that we could contribute to making your holiday even more memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back whenever you return to Crete.
This excursion is highly recommended if you want to discover the genuine side of Crete. Among other things, we visited an olive oil factory and a high-quality vineyard. Our guide George was the perfect guide and told us lots about Crete and the places we visited during the day.
We sincerely appreciate your kind words. Our goal is to provide authentic experiences with genuine Cretan hospitality, and we are delighted that your tour reflected exactly that. We hope to welcome you again soon.
The tour has offered a new experience of the life and traditions in Crete. I've met authentic people who run their family bussiness in truly beautiful places. The guide was friendly and gave spot on information about the suroundings and about Crete. I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for your trust and your wonderful feedback. Knowing that you had such a positive experience is incredibly rewarding for our entire team. We hope your next visit to Crete will include another adventure with us.
Excellent experience, and great value for money! Our guide George was fantastic and kept the day moving perfectly and was very informative and helpful at each stop.
Thank you for your kind recommendation. It was a pleasure taking care of you throughout your experience. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable day in Crete.
