Guided Wine Tour and Opportunity to Visit the Knossos Palace in Crete

Visit the Palace of Knossos. The Palace of Knossos is one monument you must see in Crete. Built 3500 years ago! Discover and explore the History and Culture behind the Cretan diet, with the company of our two executive hosts. Our chef will demonstrate and direct you into making 4 different Cretan dishes, and our certified sommelier will share with you our knowledge regarding Wine Making in Crete. This experience will offer you an expertise in making Authentic Cretan Dakos, Handmade Cretan Pasta or Handmade Cretan Pies, a homemade recipe from scratch, and a traditional dessert.

At the end of your experience you will enjoy the recipes you made with wines of our Estate which will pair harmoniously. Cooking Class of 4 different dishes, lunch followed by food and wine pairing with selection of 4 different wines. The Domaine Paterianakis is located in Melesses, in the Peza wine region, right in the centre of Crete. It was founded in 1988 by Giorgos Paterianakis, with a focus on the creation of a quality Cretan wine. The third generation of the Paterianakis family, Emmanuela and Niki, are continuing the wine tradition of organic farming, creating authentic Cretan wines with a strong personality. The winery is located within it vineyards, a pioneer facility built so that winemaking is done in the most natural way, exploited of gravity. Guided wine-tasting with 5 different select domaine wines, tasting our tsikoudia from local grape and tasting a virgin olive oil and accompany tasting with a platter of selected Cretan cheeses, deli meat and handmade marmelade.

About the experience

Local Guide

Local Guide:

Rallou P

Experience duration

Experience duration

7 Hours 0 Minutes

Number of wineries visited

Number of wineries visited

2

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
  • Laboratory
  • 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

Skalani, Crete, Greece

Experience starting point

Heraklion City Centre

Experience ending point

The same as starting point

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