Discover the Miracle of Wine and Olive Oil
Tour Highlights
- A family olive mill & winery
- Taste the famous Cretan extra virgin olive oil
- Visit the monumental olive tree in Chania
- A second winery for tour and tasting
- Ten samples of wine, olive oil tasting and light lunch is included
- Taste exceptional varieties of Cretan and international wines
- Learn about local viticulture, grapes, and vine-growing
- Delicious gastronomy experiences
- Small-group tour ensures a more relaxing and personal experience
- Discover the culture, traditions, history and mythology of Crete
Description
Today you will travel through wonderful nature’s landscapes. Up to the mountains of the Northwest province of Chania, you will visit a traditional family winery and olive mill.
You will have a tour for learning about the modern machinery and the fully automated bottling line, the standardization facility and a purpose-built warehouse with stainless steel tanks. After that, you will have the chance to admire the monumental olive tree in Chania area, which age is estimated at 3000 years old and the olive museum. The miracle of nature stands proud in front of you, and its deep roots are holding it through the centuries.
The day continues with wine. You will taste different expressions of Cretan and international varieties paired with delicious local dishes. Visit a local family winery in a beautiful environment, surrounded by olive trees and citrus fruits. Wine specialists will analyze the harvesting process and the wine-making traditions through the tour around the place. Tasting is following and experiences of different local varieties. Wine-makers with specialized knowledge and fresh ideas of modern processes of farming and wine production will introduce you to different labels of wines. Traditional Cretan light lunch in the winery paired with wine will make you fall in love with this special place. Diving deep into nature’s miracle, tasting awarded wine labels and experience the local Terroir will offer you unforgettable experiences and beautiful memories from your trip.