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Wine - Olive Oil tasting and Pottery visiting in Heraklion

Get Ready for a Wine Adventure! · Καλλονάδων, 712 01 Heraklion, Greece

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Get Ready for a Wine Adventure!

Ready for your wine adventure in Crete?!

Explore one of Crete’s most famous wine and olive oil regions with a small-group tour of Peza wineries.

Heraklion is home to 80% of Crete’s wineries and only the Peza region Itself produces 70% of wines.
No wonder the oldest wine-press (3500 years old) was found in the region of Vathipetro.

Taste the Best Wines of the region which are awarded prizes in international competitions.

Learn about the history and tradition of local  grapes, wine, and olive  oil making, while you’re diving into the wine’s tastes, in the two wineries we have selected for you.

Learn the secrets of wine, how they produce and how it ages.
Know how to choose a good wine, how to pair it, how to serve it, the right temperatures, and how to store it.

We have selected some of the best wines of our region to create a unique experience for wine lovers.

Taste the indigenous varieties of Crete such a Dafni Kotsifali, Liatiko, Vidiano, Vilana, Thrapsathiri, Pluto, Malvasia di Candia, Muscat of Spina or of the local with International varieties such a Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Since transportation from/to your accommodation is included, you won’t need to worry about drinking too much.
So, take your time, relax and enjoy your wine.

According to Greek law, people under 18 years old are not allowed to consume or be served alcoholic beverages.


Experience details

Duration

5h 30m

Group size

2–8 people

Transport

Yes, all transport included

Food

Gastronomic experience

Wineries visited

2

Wine styles

Red WineWhite WineRose WineSweet WineSpirits

Things to see

VineyardsWineryCellarTasting RoomLaboratoryOther Estate Areas

Experience type

Visit & TastingFood & WineCheese & Wine

Good for

Solo TravelersCouplesGroupsFamily-friendlyBusiness Travel

Languages

🇬🇧English🇬🇷Greek

712 01, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Starting point

We'll pick you up from your accomodation hotel/port/airport

Ending point

Same as starting point


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About Tours in Heraklion

Join us on this Wine Raki and Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour in Heraklion, Crete and allow us to introduce you to the wine culture and traditions that have shaped this stunning island for centuries. Let the magic of Crete's vineyards and winery enchant you on this unforgettable experience. We invite you to visit the region of Peza, wich is most famous region in Crete for three things, It's wineries, olive oil…

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