Crete wine and food tour
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- Heraklion
- - Small Group (12)
Crete- Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour
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Overview
Embark on a full-day exploration of Crete’s culinary delights, starting with a hotel pickup and a scenic drive to Skalani. Visit a family-owned olive mill to learn about olive oil production and enjoy fresh tastings. Continue to a historic winery where you’ll tour the vineyards and sample exquisite wines. Next, discover the secrets of raki at a traditional distillery followed by a Cretan lunch at a local tavern. The final stop is a pottery studio in a quaint village, renowned for its craftsmanship. The day concludes with a comfortable ride back to your starting point.
Highlights
- Discover olive oil production at an olive mill
- Tour and taste wines at a family-owned winery
- Learn raki distillation at a traditional distillery
- Relish a traditional Cretan lunch
- Explore a village pottery studio
Inclusions
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and return
- Guided tour of olive mill and olive grove
- Wine tasting and vineyard tour
- Raki distillery tour
- Traditional Cretan lunch
Exclusions
- Tips and gratuities
Places you will Visit
Local Tavern
Skalani
Traditional raki distillery
Village pottery studio.
Detailed Description
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel, setting out towards Skalani. Arrive at a family-owned olive mill where your tour commences with an engaging walkthrough of olive groves. Here, the process of olive oil extraction unfolds, offering a hands-on experience and tastings of freshly pressed olive oils. Journey onwards to an artisanal winery that employs organic farming methods.
Take an informative tour of the vineyards, exploring the historical and contemporary practices of wine production. Indulge in a curated tasting session, savoring a range of locally produced wines, each with unique flavors that speak volumes of Crete’s rich terroir.
Your culinary adventure continues at a traditional raki distillery. Learn the intricacies of raki production, from ancient distillation techniques to modern-day methods. Experience the warmth of Cretan hospitality as you enjoy a tasting of this potent spirit. Following the distillery experience, delight in a hearty and authentic Cretan lunch at a local tavern, sampling dishes that showcase the island’s gastronomic heritage.
The final leg of this tour takes you to a charming village renowned for its pottery. Visit a local pottery studio and witness the artistry and skills passed down through generations. Interact with artisans and even try your hand at pottery making if you wish. The studio visit offers a perfect cultural capstone to your day’s explorations.
Prices
$139
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