Wine Raki Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery – Private Tour

From $760 • 5 hours • www.toursinheraklion.com • Archanes, Greece, Heraklion • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Wine Raki Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery Private Tour offers a unique culinary experience in the picturesque region of Archanes, Greece, and nearby Heraklion. Over the course of five hours, participants will enjoy tastings of five authentic Cretan wines, raki, and olive oil, all paired with traditional Cretan specialties. This tour is ideal for food and drink enthusiasts, as well as those interested in local culture and craftsmanship, providing a chance to engage with the rich culinary heritage of Crete. Additionally, the inclusion of transportation in a Mercedes Benz van and a local English-speaking driver/guide ensures a comfortable and informative journey, making it a distinctive choice for travelers seeking an immersive experience.

Inclusions

Pick up and Drop off from your accommodation hotel/port/airport
Transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
Local English speaking Driver/Guide
Tasting of 5 authentic Cretan Wines, Raki & Olive Oil paired with Cretan specialties
All Fees and Taxes
Liability Insurance
Bottled water

Exclusions

Personal expenses
Lunch

Itinerary

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Please Note

Stroller or pram accessible
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.
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 region.
We don't pick up travelers from Chania,Souda port,Ierapetra, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Sitia region.
NOTE- For those who arrive in Heraklion by cruise ship,
the driver guide, will be waiting at the shuttle bus exit.