Wine Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery in Heraklion - Small Group

Name: Wine Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery in Heraklion - Small Group
Brand: Tabl
SKU: NCMPB8
Price: 351.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

6 hours

From 08:30

Group 1+

English

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6 hours

08:30

What you'll do

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.

Itinerary

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Explore one of Crete's most famous wine and olive oil regions with a small-group tour of Peza wineries
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Two wineries visits
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Tasting eight authentic Cretan wines(4 per winery) with an expert of wineries
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Taste the indigenous varieties of Crete such a Dafni Kotsifali, Liatiko, Vidiano,Vilana,Thrapsathiri,Plyto or Malvasia di Candia
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Tasting of three local extra virgin olive oil produced by winery
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Taste cretan cheeses and local cold cuts
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Visiting vineyard
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Visiting cellar
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Walking through vineyards and olive groves
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Walking in traditional village of Archanes
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Lunch with Cretan food and wine in beautiful village of Archanes.
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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.
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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 10 authentic Cretan wines (5 per winery) and olive oil paired with Cretan specialties

All Fees and Taxes

Liability Insurance

Bottled water

What's not included

Personal expenses

Optional

Notes

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.

Cruise passengers must provide the name of ship.

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, Rethimno, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda region. We don't pick up travelers from Chania, Ierapetra and Sitia region. NOTE- For those who arrive in Heraklion by cruise ship, this private tour can start after their arrival. The driver guide, will be waiting at the shuttle bus exit with your name card.