Cretan Wines and Spirits

Cretan Wines and Spirits Tour. This tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Crete. Explore the island’s most beautiful landscapes while discovering its famous local products. The day trip takes you to places known for their vineyards, olive groves, and wine making traditions. These areas are still some of the largest in Greece for growing grapes and producing top-quality olive oil.

The adventure begins at a modern olive mill next to lush olive groves. Walk through the grove, see how olive oil is made, and taste fresh olive oil.

Next, visit a local family winery that uses organic methods to grow grapes. Take a tour of the vineyards and the wine cellar, where the magic happens. Enjoy tasting five different wines made from local grape varieties. You can also relax under the shade and admire the views of the vineyards and olive groves.

The journey continues to a local distillery with an ancient wine press. Learn how raki, Crete’s most famous spirit, is made. Walk through the distillery, see the cellar, and taste both raki and wine.

Afterward, enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch at a local tavern. Savor a variety of local dishes made with fresh ingredients.

The tour ends in a village famous for its pottery. Visit a pottery workshop, watch the artisans at work, and experience the timeless art of pottery making.

This tour combines history, tradition, and unforgettable flavors. It is perfect for anyone who loves wine, food, and culture!

Weekly Schedule

Monday to Saturday: English

Cretan Wines and Spirits Tour Itinerary

Olive Mill

Tour of the olive grove and olive mill.
Tasting of fresh olive oil.

Winery

Organic cultivation of Cretan grape varieties only.
Tour of the vineyard and wine cellar.
Optional participation in the production process.
Tasting of 5 carefully selected wines.

Raki Distillery

Tour of the distillery.
Demonstration of raki distillation methods.
Visit to the cellar with wine and raki tasting.

Local Tavern

Traditional Cretan lunch.
A variety of delicious dishes to enjoy.

Pottery Lab

In a traditional village which is famous for its pottery.
Display of pottery making.
Chance to try pottery making yourselves.

Cretan Wines and Spirits Tour Includes

Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transportation by modern Minivan with air-conditioning.
Live tour guide.
Wine and raki tasting.
Lunch.
Insurance.
Cancel up to 48 hours prior to departure time and receive a full refund.

Excludes

Children are not allowed to consume any alcohol.

Personal Expenses.

Not Suitable

It may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties.

What to Bring

Walking shoes.

A hat, sunglasses, and sun cream.