Full-Day Wine/Olive Oil Tasting and Candle-making Factory Visit in Crete


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From $167.76

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Departs: Crete, Crete

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

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Overview

Explore one of Crete's most famous wine and olive oil regions with a small-group tour of Peza wineries.
Learn about the history and tradition of local grapes,wine and olive oil making, while you're diving into the wines tastes, in two wineries we have selected for you.
Taste the indigenous varieties of Crete such a Dafni Kotsifali, Liatiko, Vidiano,Vilana,Thrapsathiri,Plyto,Malvasia di Candia,Muscat of Spina or of the local with International varieties such a Chardonnay,Merlot,Sauvignon Blanc,Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Admire the views walking through vineyards and olive groves.

Visit a candle making factory in industrial area of Heraklion and learn all the secrets and the materials about the candle making,without of waiting in lines, like crowded museums.
Here,you'll be able to pour your own candle  for yourself,or buy your favorite candle as a souvenir for your beloved people.

Enjoy Cretan lunch with traditional food and homemade wine
in beautiful village of Archanes.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Professional English speaking Driver/Guide

Tasting of 8 authentic Cretan wines (4 per winery)

Tasting of three local extra virgin olive oil produced by the winery

Walk through the cellar

What's Not Included

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuities(Not mandatory)You only tip if the person did their job


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 1 - 4
  • CHILD: Age: 5 - 13
  • YOUTH: Age: 14 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 80

Additional Info

  • According to Greek law, people under 18 years old are not allowed to consume or be served alcoholic beverages.
  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following informations at time of booking:ship name,docking time,disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Seating for children is available upon request
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • No eating and drinking while driving
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Peza
Explore one of Crete's most famous wine and olive oil regions with a small-group tour of Peza wineries
Two wineries visits
Tasting eight authentic Cretan wines(4 per winery) with an expert of wineries
Taste the indigenous varieties of Crete such a Dafni Kotsifali, Liatiko, Vidiano,Vilana,Thrapsathiri,Plyto or Malvasia di Candia
Tasting of three local extra virgin olive oil produced by winery
Taste cretan cheeses and local cold cuts
Visiting vineyard
Visiting cellar
Walking through vineyards and olive groves
Walking in traditional village of Archanes
Lunch with Cretan food and wine in beautiful village of Archanes.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Heraklion
You’ll see various machinery and people in action and all the techniques  process of candle making.
You'll be able to pour your own candle  for yourself,or by your favorite candle as a souvenir for your beloved people.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archanes
In this beautiful village you’ll walk through traditional buildings and houses of Archanes while your driver/guide will inform and explain you, about tradition,history and the way the locals live,celebrate and enjoy their lives.
Here will have lunch in traditional taverna with Cretan food and wine.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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