Cretan Wine Tasting

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the rich heritage of Cretan winemaking, a tradition that dates back over 4,000 years. This immersive wine experience takes you on a guided tour of our family-owned farm and museum, where you’ll learn about the ancient art of vine-growing. Savor the essence of Crete as you taste seven renowned Cretan wines, including distinctive varieties like Vilana and Kotsifali, perfectly paired with authentic homemade delicacies like Cretan dakos and marinated anchovies. Each sip and bite transports you to the sun-kissed vineyards of this beautiful island, making for an unforgettable culinary journey.

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please enter the farm and ask for your guide at the front desk.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Cretan Wine experience. The vine has been systematically cultivated in Crete for around 4,000 years! No wonder the oldest wine press (3,500 years old) was found in the region of Vathipetro. Vine-growing and winemaking have continued uninterrupted throughout the ages. The Law Code of Gortyn—an ancient city in the south of Crete—is the oldest legal text in Europe and includes the first set of rules on vine-growing.

Wine tasting Highlights:

Guided tour of our family’s farm and museum (30 min)

Introduction to Cretan wines (15 min)

Wine tasting of the seven most well-known Cretan wines

Enjoy your favorite wine, accompanied by authentic homemade Cretan delicacies

Wine Varieties:

White wines: Vilana, Thrapsathiri, Moschato Spinas, Vidiano

Red wines: Kotsifali, Liatiko & Mandilaria

Rosé wine: Liatiko

Accompanied by our family’s authentic Cretan delicacies:

Olives & sun-dried tomatoes

Marinated anchovies

Cretan dakos bread

Black-eyed pea salad

Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) & tzatziki

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Cretan Olive Oil Farm
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Tags

Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Restaurants
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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