The Cretan Wine & Cheese Experience – Winery & Cheese Factory Tour

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Experience one of the best winery tours of Chania. Taste the local wine & cheese and live a memorable vineyard journey, without breaking your bank.

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Learn everything about the Cretan wines from a local expert sommelier and surprise your palate like never before with the local cheese varieties.

Wine from local vineyards

Taste selected local labels and discover the most beautiful wineries of the area. Combine the Cretan wines with the best local delicacies.

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Tour Overview

Tour Highlights

  1. Visit the traditional old cellar inside the cave
  2. Wine tasting in Cretan and international varieties
  3. Taste the local cheese like “Graviera” or “Mizithra.”
  4. Learn about local viticulture, grapes, and vine-growing
  5. Explore a local family winery and tour around its facilities
  6. Experience selected Greek wines introduced by an expert
  7. Discover the origins of the local wines through a visit to a vineyard
  8. Details about winemaking tradition in Crete and the art of food pairing
  9. Visit the family cheese factory and discover the cheese-making process
  10. Delicious gastronomy experiences and traditional Cretan lunch in a village

Description

Follow us on a captivating journey through the heart of Crete, where the landscape transforms as you ascend the foothills of the White Mountains. As you ascend the foothills of the White Mountains, anticipate a transformative experience. Begin your exploration at a captivating folklore museum, where Cretan history and tradition come to life. In the event of availability constraints, we may substitute this with a visit to a charming olive mill, ensuring an equally enriching encounter. Our next destination takes you to a traditional Cretan village perched at an altitude of 300m. Immerse yourself in the artistry of a local family cheese factory, where you’ll witness the cheese-making process and indulge in tastings of exquisite varieties such as “Graviera,” “Anthotiros,” and “Mizithra,” perfectly paired with Cretan dry-bread and the renowned “raki – tsikoudia.” Continue your adventure by delving into the world of ancient grape varieties and modern Greek wines, promising a delightful gastronomic adventure. Venture a few minutes away to a local winery, where specialists introduce you to the acclaimed “Romeiko” variety. Sample exquisite wines such as “Vidiano,” “Vilana,” “Malvazia,” and “Kotsifali,” all while enjoying panoramic views of the White Mountains and perusing an impressive art gallery. Descend into the cellar inside a cave, where ancient rocks cloak cylinder bottles, setting the stage for an unforgettable tasting experience. Conclude your extraordinary journey in the charming square of a traditional Cretan village, where a delectable local cuisine awaits. Brimming with unforgettable tastes, this tour leaves you with cherished memories, ensuring an experience that seamlessly blends tradition with modern allure.

Inclusions

  1. Hotel pick up and drop off
  2. Bottled water per person
  3. English speaking, local driver/escort and wine specialist
  4. Wine and food tasting
  5. Cheese tasting
  6. Transport by air-conditioned minibus
  7. All taxes, fees and handling charges
  8. Traditional Cretan lunch
  9. Private tour

Exclusions

  1. Gratuities (optional)
  2. Additional food and drinks

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