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A charcuterie board with cheese, bread, and vegetables on a table outdoors. 1
A dining table with a cake, wine bottles, and a bouquet of flowers. 2
A basket full of blue grapes in a vineyard. 3
A group of people toasting at a wooden table with plates of food and drinks. 4
A vineyard with ripe grapes on the vines. 5
By Tours in Heraklion
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp2.333.494 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Activity location

  • Gouves
    • 700 14, Gouves, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plateia Eleftherias 28
    • 28 Plateia Eleftherias
    • 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pick up and drop off from your accommodation
  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Inclusions
    Tasting 5 Cretan Wines combined with Cretan cheeses
  • Inclusions
    Transport in Mercedes Benz Van
  • Inclusions
    Tasting extra virgin Olive Oil and Raki
  • Inclusions
    Liability Insurance

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • According to Greek law, people under 18 years old are not allowed to consume or be served alcoholic drinks.
    • If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know

What you can expect

  • Authentic local experience
    – Visit family-run winery
    raki distilleries, and olive oil producers where traditions are still passed down through generations.
    Indigenous Cretan varieties
    – Taste wines made from local grape varieties you won’t easily find outside Crete.
    Meet the producer
    – Speak directly with the people behind the wine, raki, and olive oil and hear their personal stories.
    Educational but relaxed
    – Learn how to taste wine and olive oil properly in a friendly, easygoing atmosphere.
    Small groups
    –A more personal experience with time for questions and interaction.
    Cultural insight
    – Discover how wine, raki, and olive oil are deeply connected to Cretan history, cuisine, and everyday life.
    •Off-the-beaten-path locations
    – Enjoy tastings in beautiful countryside settings away from crowded tourist spots.

Activity itinerary

Taste 5 selected Cretan wines made from indigenous grape varieties, learn about the island’s long winemaking history, and enjoy a guided explanation of the production process. Continue with a tasting of traditional raki, Crete’s famous spirit, distilled using methods passed down through generations. At an olive oil estate, sample extra virgin olive oil of exceptional quality and learn how olive oil has been at the heart of Cretan life, cuisine, and culture for thousands of years. Discover how to recognise a high-quality olive oil and understand its health benefits. This experience is not just about tasting—it’s about meeting local producers, hearing their stories, and connecting with the authentic Cretan way of life.

Location

Activity location

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    Gouves
    • 700 14, Gouves, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Plateia Eleftherias 28
    • 28 Plateia Eleftherias
    • 712 02, Iraklio, Greece