Cretan Wines & Spirits: The Island’s Essence in Heraklion

For all you wine and spirits enthusiasts, we have created this tour! A tour that combines all the authentic products of Crete! All the areas that you will visit are famous for their vineyards, the olive groves and their wine production since the Minoan era. Even today they are considered the largest areas in Greece for cultivating grapes and high quality olive oil. First stop is a local modern olive mill surrounded by olive groves. We have a tour at the olive grove and after at the olive mill. You will have the chance to taste a fresh olive oil. Second stop is of course a winery. A family owned winery which uses organic methods for cultivating. You will get a tour around the vineyards and the winery and experience wine tasting using 5 wines. Next stop is a unique distillery and with an ancient wine press. You will visit an authentic raki distillery. Raki is the most famous Cretan spirit. You will enjoy a tour of the distillery as well as a traditional lunch at a local tavern. Finish your journey in a picturesque village at a hands-on pottery lab, experiencing the island’s timeless craftsmanship. This tour is more than a tasting, it’s an immersive adventure, a feast for the senses, and a unique opportunity to connect with the heart and soul of Crete.