Starting off with Tradition Cretan Breakfast!

The tour’s first stop is the historic Holy Monastery of St. Irene, located on the north side of the foot of mount Vrisinas, on top of a rocky hill. After taking in the astounding panoramic view on the coast of Rethymno, you will be served a delicious traditional Cretan breakfast the nuns will prepare especially for you. All the products are fresh from the day and come from the monastery itself or from neighbouring farms and bakeries. The nuns will then take you on a guided tour around their home, the chapels, the loom and the workshops where they create icons and clothing.

You will then be in for a picturesque drive to the family owned Kourkoulou Winery (winery visited depends on availability), where you will learn about viticulture and the winemaking process. Get to taste 5 of their amazing wines, paired with homemade olive oil, rusks and typical Cretan cheese and spinach pies.

About the experience

Local Guide

Local Guide:

Crete Wine Escapes

Experience duration

Experience duration

5 Hours 0 Minutes

Number of wineries visited

Number of wineries visited

1

Style of wines served

Style of wines served

    Red Wine
    White Wine
    Rose Wine
Things to see

Things to see

  • Vineyards
  • Winery
  • Cellar
  • Tasting Room
  • Other Estate Areas
Transport included?

Transport included?

Yes, all transport included

Accommodation included?

Accommodation included?

Not included

Food included?

Food included?

Gastronomic experience

Languages spoken

Languages spoken:

Location

Ι. Δημακοπούλου, 741 32 Rethymno, Greece

Experience starting point

Crete Wine Escapes Office, Dimakopoulo 78

Experience ending point

The same as starting point

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