The Vine-Harvest Day Trip in Chania

Highlights

  • Harvest native Cretan grape varieties.

  • Dance to traditional Cretan songs.

  • Explore a restored 19th-century cottage.

  • Tread grapes in a traditional old cellar.

  • Enjoy a Cretan feast with homemade wine.

Summary

Experience Crete’s winemaking heritage on a hands-on tour. Harvest native grapes, dance to Cretan songs, explore a 19th-century cottage, and end with a traditional feast and wine made by your own hands. 

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English

Why take this tour?

Embark on a journey into Crete’s rich winemaking tradition, from ancient Minoan roots to present-day practices. Begin in a family vineyard, where you’ll harvest native grape varieties like “Romeiko,” “Vidiano,” and “Kotsifali.” The experience is brought to life with Cretan songs and dances, set against the stunning backdrop of the White Mountains. After the harvest, visit a restored 19th-century Cretan cottage, where you’ll explore secret rooms and immerse yourself in the island’s culture. The tour culminates in the old cellar, where you’ll participate in the traditional process of treading freshly harvested grapes, turning them into rose or mid-red wine. As the day concludes, enjoy a traditional Cretan dinner, celebrating your hard work with local delicacies and wine, creating lasting memories of Crete’s unique hospitality and winemaking heritage. 

What’s included?

  • English speaking, local driver/escort

  • Traditional Cretan lunch

  • Vine-harvest

  • Wine-making process

  • Wine and food tasting

  • 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

  • Wheelchair accessible

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

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

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