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.
making and of course, you'll have the opportunity to taste their extra virgin olive oil.
ttery the most successful village in Crete and even in Greece. A driver guide will take visitors into the heart of the Thrapsano village, where people produce ceramics since thousands years ago. The visitors can see the most important skills required in creating a piece of art pottery. This is your opportunity to see live and chat with some of the best artisans, to see the way they produce and the way they are firing their products in a kiln much like those used in the past to now days.
Here, you can learn about the winemaking process, explore the vineyards, and sample a variety of wines, including indigenous Cretan grape varieties like Vilana and Kotsifali. Taste 5 Cretan wines combined with Cretan cheeses.
f Katalagari 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 a family taverna with Cretan traditional food and wine (optional)
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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