Private
Food & drink
Crete Wine Discovery Tour: Exploring Culture, Traditions, Flavors
5 hoursViator
- Private
Crete Wine Discovery Tour: Exploring Culture, Traditions, Flavors is a 5-hour food and drink tour in Iraklion, booked through Viator. From $742. Starts 9:00 am and 9:30 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
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 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.
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)
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver.
- Accompaniment by a professional Sommelier.
- Pick-up / Drop-off at your hotel.
Not included
- Wine tasting at the Lyrarakis winery (7 types of wine).
- Wine tasting at the Digenis winery (6 types of wine).
- Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
Know before you go
Is it suitable for children?
- Specialized infant seats are available
Health & fitness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance.
- Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before traveling to Crete.
What to bring
- Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses and Hat, Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
Other
- This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated, and we exercise all discretion.
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 9:00 am and 9:30 am.
Schedule checked Nov 15
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