Crete Wine Discovery Tour: Exploring Culture, Traditions, Flavors

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Duration

4 h, 30 min

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English, Russian

About this tour

We will have a walk through the wineyards and have the opportunity to discuss topics like grape varieties – autochthonous and international – and the ways in which this amazing intellectual plant is locally cultivated and processed.

In regions like Crete, Wine doesn’t only reflect climate and nature of a land, but also a story of this region, people and traditions.

During this excursion we will visit 2 wineries and have tastings.

We will vist production sites and wine cellars, and if it is technically possible, you can taste wine in it´s different phases.

The wine tasting will give you insights into it´s classical rules that will drive your awarness and provide a better understanding of organoleptic characteristics of wine.

We close our wine excursion day feasting like Ancient Greeks at a symposium ––you will enjoy the rustic cuisine and the authentic Cretan hospitality in a traditional tavern!

Tour duration 5-6 hours including transfers (depending on the location of your hotel)

Included/Excluded

Pick-up / Drop-off at your hotel.
Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver.
Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
Accompaniment by a professional Sommelier.
All Fees and Taxes.

Wine tasting at the Lyrarakis winery - 18€ per person (7 types of wine).
Wine tasting at the Digenis winery - 12€ per person (6 types of wine).
Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.

Please Note

Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses and Hat, Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated, and we exercise all discretion.
Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before traveling to Crete.
Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Heraklion. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation. Private pick-up from Rethymno & Chania, and other cities on Crete upon request*.