Explore Ancient Aptera in Chania and test Cretan Wine at Mavres Winery
Activity Description
Learn about the ancient city of Aptera:
At the archaeological site of Aptera, you will be able to admire findings of all periods of inhabitation of this City-State. The walls of the ancient city, which is 3.480 meters long, date back to its acne period, of the 4th century BC.
The theatre belongs to the Roman phase. Ruins of a villa with a peristyle yard, of the early years of Roman rule built on the standards of the Hellenistic period. Unexpectedly high Roman cisterns and parts of public and private baths.
Buildings of the Byzantine Period. The view from there is absolutely breathtaking!
Itinerary:
Our first stop after an interesting drive up will be the ‘’Ancient site of Ap-tera’’ and ‘’fortress of Koules’’. Explore the roman cisterns, the monastery, the picturesque church, and the absolutely beautiful ancient theatre that still remains. Afterward, our group has time to take magnificent photos of the view of Souda bay from the fortress of Koules. Time spent there is about 1h30m.
We will continue the drive into the White mountains until we reach a Wine factory in Katochori. Our guide and the owner of the wine factory will guide our guests in their vineyards and explain to them how Cretan wine is produced. At the end of the walk, all our guests will have time for wine tasting accompanied by Cretan appetizers (our typical cheese ‘’graviera’’, olives, kalitsounia e.t.c). The wine tasting and appetizers are per person and included in our price. Time there is about 1h30minutes for a walk, wine tasting, and appetizers.
Please note
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
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- Cancellation 72 hours or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
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- Cancellation 24 hours or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected
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Location
Meeting Point
Region: Chania
Address: Chania Center
Notes: Pick-up can be arranged from any hotel in the region of Chania. Rethymno & Heraklion and other cities on Crete upon request
Point of activity
Region: Souda, Chania