Top 10 Wine Tastings in Crete

Destination: Chania.
Discover the heart of Crete on this all-inclusive private tour, designed to immerse you in the island’s charm, traditions, and stunning landscapes. Experience Crete like a local, with a personal touch. Our fully adapted wheelchair-accessible vehicle ensures that everyone can join the adventure comfortably. Start at the historic Aptera Fortress for panoramic views of Souda Bay, then visit a family-owned olive oil mill for a guided tour and tasting of Crete’s famous “liquid gold.” Explore the Folklore Museum in Gavalochori to discover the island’s traditional way of life. Enjoy a coffee break at a traditional café, then visit the peaceful Monastery of Saint Georgios. The tour concludes with either a guided wine tasting at a local winery or a delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant for those who prefer something different. Join us for a day of warm hospitality, scenic beauty, and unforgettable experiences.
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Duration: Around 7 hours and a half.

Destination: Heraklion.
In a small and friendly group of maximum 6 people, partake in a sensational visit of 2 wineries of Archanes to meet some winemakers of this historical wine region. Pass by Archanes region, the birthplace of cretan wines with a 4.000 years of history, an its various landscapes. Visit a new and dynamic winery. Join the winemaker for a tour on the vineyards, learning about vine growing and winemaking techniques. This will be followed by tasting 5 wines of local grapes varietals paired with local cheeses and other delicacies. Move then to one of the oldest bio organic winery of the region. There, after visiting the domain, you will taste 6 wines with cheeses and delicacies pairing under the guidance of the winemaker, enjoying the breathtaking view on the vineyards. Move then to Archanes , pretty traditional town, for food an amazing food and wine experience: 4 stages traditional cretan food paired with 5 selected premium wines from the island to create a sensational food pairing.
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Chania.
Only local guides, driving 7 seater 4wd, full A/C, vehicles , will allow you to explore on really comfortable conditions a part from the mainland of Crete which compatible vehicles, buses or mini buses, can’t offer. In small groups up to 6 guests/vehilcle with lunch, you will have a memorable day. Early in the morning we visit the 3000-5000 years old olive tree and later at Anoskeli's olive mill and winery the Sommeliers and Wine-Olive Oil producers, as more professional in their sector, will inform you about the wine and olive oil when they serve you. The adventurous part of the tour is to approach the White Mountains from Sebronas gorge and driving on rough roads. Have your lunch time at 1200m/4000ft altitude with a magnificent view to Samaria Gorge and the highest summit, named Pachnes (2453m/8048ft). Heading back to Chania enjoy the view at the Aegean sea from 1000m/3300ft.
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Destination: Crete.
Taste olive oil at the source at Melissakis Olive Oil Mill. Learn how olive oil is made and about the quality levels of olive oil. Next tour our family estate in the mountains of Chania. Your host, Vasili, is a beekeeper and winemaker. Taste wines directly from the barrel. Then suit up and visit the bees, find the queen, and learn how honey is made. Next enjoy a light lunch in our own vineyards with a view of the Lefka Ori mountains.
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Duration: Around 6 hours and a half.

Destination: Chania.
Have the opportunity to visit the only fresh water natural lake in the island of Crete, and relax by having a coffee break in a local taverna. Admire the beauty of nature by riding a pedalo and for the brave ones by swimming into the lake with the ducks and the turtles. Next is the olive oil factory and a detail tour and local products tasting. Finally the main destination the winery in the courtyard, with the botanical garden and experience first hand the production and the storage area of the wines, learn all the secrets of production and bottling. Then it's wine tasting time where you will have the chance to try 5 local wines (and lunch if you like).
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Destination: Crete.
8 of the highest quality Greek wines that stand out from the competition. An 8-course Cretan feast made only with locally sourced 100% organic ingredients. Experience this journey while inside Zourida Gorge on a stone-built balcony. Tutored explanation of Greece’s local winemaking heritage.
Known For: Crete Small Group, Crete Spring Break, Crete Wine Tastings, Crete Excellent Quality, Crete Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Chania.
Might be the most unique Food Tour in Greece! Welcome to the tastiest way to experience Crete. 5 hrs. full of Cretan Gastronomy, Old School Village Culture & Homemade Wine! We started the tour in April 2023 after spending 7 months driving around in the country side in order to put all the pieces together: the epic Cretan Gastronomy, local villagers - their stories & culture, Cretan history, olive trees, home made wine & amazing routes. This tour is a cultural immersion, not only delicious & informative but also a lifetime experience that you'll simply never forget, nothing like a touristy downtown food tour. Info ✚ Max. 4 guests ✚ Enthusiastic local guide who knows places & local people ✚ Vegetarian - gluten free options available (please advise) ✚ Organic - seasonal food ingredients ✚ Walk: Easy ✚ Supporting small local businesses, since 2021 - Should you eat beforehand? Yes but save lots of room for the tour. - Are tips accepted? Yes, a great way to show your appreciation!
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Heraklion.
If you love wine , olive oil , nature , old traditional villages , local history and culture then this is the tour that you are looking for . This is a private tour so only your group participate so you can explore Crete on your own way. We start our tour by visiting an olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production from harvesting to pressing then of course taste some fresh olive oil . After that we go up on the mountain to visit a few old traditional villages and walk through the old narrow streets,visit the old wind mills Lasithi Plateau and see all the farms. Up on the mountain we stop at a family restaurant for lunch but it’s OPTIONAL. Next we will visit a winery so you can learn all about local grape varieties and wines then taste 5 or more different wines. We can pick you up from Heraklion port , Heraklion Region Malia , Hersonisos, Gouves , Anissara , Analipsi , Elounda , Rethimno, Agios Nikolaous port and region .
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Duration: Around 7 hours and a half.

Destination: Crete.
Join us on this full day Private tour to see the real side of Crete , walk into the paths of the Greek Goods and through narrow streets in the old traditional villages where you feel like time has stopped long ago …..visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil ,and of course taste some of them , drive around Lasithii Plateau up to an altitude around 900 m above sea level and learn about the old wind mills, and of course enjoy a Cretan traditional lunch at a family restaurant up on the mountain , ( Lunch is OPTIONAL)
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Chania.
Nestled amidst a lush green forest, our charming village, Tsourouniana sets the stage for an unforgettable wine-tasting experience. Step into our beautifully adorned space, adorned with hand-built olive wood furniture, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements the natural beauty of our surroundings.
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Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.