The Vine-Harvest Day Trip in Chania

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Live a once in a lifetime experience, harvest the grapes, produce wine, taste the local varieties paired with Cretan delicacies without breaking your bank!

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Discover the secrets of Cretan viniculture and take part in a traditional harvest. Make wine with the locals and live a unique experience. Available only in August & September.

Wine-making tradition

Become a part of a local family and harvest the small vineyard together. Learn everything of the local viticulture by experts and make wine with them. A 100% hands-on and authentic experience!

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Tour Highlights

  1. Take part in the wine-making process.
  2. Traditional vine-harvest in our family vineyard
  3. Make wine in a traditional family cottage-house
  4. Taste freshly made dinner along with good Cretan wine.
  5. Hear stories and origins behind the wine-making tradition
  6. Explore the theme rooms of the house and Crete through the ages
  7. Enjoy the fantastic view of the Aegean Sea and the mountain around.
  8. Wine tasting combined with cheese platters of different Cretan varieties.

Description

Delve into the time-honored wine-making traditions of Crete, a journey into the rich tapestry of Cretan winemaking, a tradition woven deeply into the island’s history, dating from the ancient Minoans to the present day. Crafted from the cherished memories of our hosts’ childhood, this tour offers a rare opportunity to partake in the winemaking process in the authentic, old-fashioned manner, unraveling the enchanting secrets of this ancient craft before your very eyes. Commencing in the family vineyard, you’ll engage in the harvest of indigenous grape varieties such as “Romeiko,” “Vidiano,” “Vilana,” “Kotsifali,” and “Mantilari.” This unique undertaking transforms into a grand celebration, accompanied by the rhythmic cadence of traditional Cretan songs, sung and danced by locals. The echoes of these melodies reverberate against the backdrop of the White Mountains, creating an indescribable atmosphere that can only be truly comprehended through firsthand experience. Following the harvest, a visit to the family’s cottage-house awaits—a meticulously restored, traditional Cretan dwelling dating back to the 19th century. Here, you’ll bask in the warmth of Cretan hospitality and delve into the island’s cultural heritage, with secret rooms unveiling the passage of time in Crete. The culmination of the tour unfolds in the old cellar, where the freshly harvested grapes undergo the age-old process of treading. With a treadle ready and a collective effort, the grapes are gently crushed beneath our feet, revealing the first juice that will eventually take on a delicate rose or mid-red hue. As dusk falls, the culmination of your labor unfolds in a traditional Cretan dinner, a feast of local delicacies harmoniously paired with the fruits of your winemaking endeavor. A rewarding conclusion to a day of toil, this convivial gathering encapsulates the spirit of Crete, inviting you to savor the essence of the island’s rich traditions and unparalleled hospitality.

Inclusions

  1. Hotel pick up and drop off
  2. English speaking, local escort
  3. Wine and food tasting
  4. Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  5. All taxes, fees and handling charges
  6. Private tour
  7. Vine-harvest
  8. Wine-making process
  9. Photos taken on tour are sent electronically via e-mail

Exclusions

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

Pickup Notes

This tour includes pick-up from the clients’ hotel lobby, so please advise accordingly during your booking.

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