Private The Cycle of the Cretan Grape

Highlights

  • Discover Crete's Wine Heritage

  • Explore Iconic Cretan Raki

  • Wine Culture in Chania

  • Learn Traditional Winemaking Techniques

  • Enjoy Raki and Rakomelo Flavors

Summary

Explore Crete's winemaking heritage with a visit to a local vineyard, winery, and raki distillery. Taste exquisite wines, savor raki and rakomelo, and learn the production process behind these iconic beverages in a memorable experience. 

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (0-99 years)
€0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Embark on a captivating journey through Crete’s rich winemaking traditions. Start at a local vineyard, where you’ll discover the life cycle of the famous Cretan grape, from vine to wine. Learn about the processes that go into cultivating and harvesting grapes in the island’s diverse terroir, and how generations of expertise have shaped Crete’s wine culture.
Visit a charming winery where you can indulge in a tasting session, savoring the unique flavors and aromas of local wines, each reflecting the island’s history and landscape.
The experience continues at a traditional raki distillery, where you’ll be introduced to the bold character of raki, a beloved Cretan spirit. Enjoy a tasting of raki and rakomelo—a sweet blend of raki and honey enhanced with warming spices. 
Conclude your tour by gaining insight into the distillation and aging processes that give these beverages their distinct appeal. This immersive experience is a true celebration of Crete’s wine and spirit culture.

What’s included?

  • Personal pick up & drop off

  • A chauffeured premium vehicle

  • Professional driver/escort and wine specialists

  • Wine and food tastings

  • Raki and rakomelo tastings

  • Gratuities

  • Additional food and drinks

  • Personal expenses

Things to know

Before you book

  • This tour starts from Chania

  • We pick you up from your hotel's lobby

  • Pick up from other regions of Crete will have extra costs

Before you go

  • Children must always be accompanied by an adult

  • Alcohol tasting is not allowed for children under 18 years old

  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 7 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 7 days before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Pick up - drop off is only for Chania region, Not Rethimnon, Heraklion and Lasithi. If someone stays in the other regions of Crete and wants to participate in this tour has to drive with his own car or bus to meet us in Chania city center and start the tour or we arrange the transportation to Chania at an extra cost.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:


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