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Overview
Join us on this Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Day 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 wineries enchant you on this unforgettable experience.
Highlights
Description
Join us on this Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Day 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 wineries 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 two wineries 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 Chardonnay, 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.
What's included
Itinerary
Our first stop is at an Olive Oil Mill to learn all the process of olive oil making and course, you'll have the opportunity to taste their extra virgin olive oil.
Next we invite you to discover the secrets and the skills that have made Thrapsano Pottery the most successful village in Crete and even in Greece.
Continuing the tour with a visit to the renowned Lyrarakis Winery, one of the oldest and most significant wineries in Crete. 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.
Next, head to Paterianakis Winery, located in the picturesque Peza region. Paterianakis is known for its dedication to reviving ancient Cretan grape varieties and producing unique wines. Enjoy a guided tour of the winery and indulge in a tasting of their signature organic wines.
Our last stop in the beautiful village of Katalagari, you’ll walk through traditional buildings and houses of the village, 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)
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Private Tour - Wine Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery in Heraklion duration is 5 hours.
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