Private Tour for Wine tasting and Pottery at Heraklion, Crete
Activity Description
Explore one of Crete’s most famous wine, olive oil, and pottery regions of Peza wineries on a private tour.
We invite you to visit the region of Peza, which is the most famous region in Crete for three things, Its wineries, olive oil factories, and potteries.
Heraklion is home to 80% of Crete’s wineries and only the Peza region Itself produces 70% of wines. No wonder the oldest wine press (3500 years old) was found in the region of Vathipetro.
Highlights
- Taste the Best Wines of the region which are awarded prizes in international competitions.
- Taste the indigenous varieties of Crete such as Dafni Kotsifali, Liatiko, Vidiano, Vilana, Thrapsathiri, Pluto, Malvasia di Candia, Muscat of Spina or of the local with International varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Learn about the history and tradition of local grapes, wine, and olive oil making, while you’re diving into the wine’s tastes, in the two wineries we have selected for you.
- Learn the secrets of wine, how they produce, and how it ages.
- Know how to choose a good wine, how to pair it, how to serve it, the right temperatures, and how to store it.
We have selected some of the best wines in our region to create a unique experience for wine lovers. A unique experience for a day tour for wine lovers, while you are in Crete, do not miss it!
There are many wineries and potteries that you can visit in a day tour to make an unforgettable day of your holiday.
We invite you to discover the secrets and the skills that have made Thrapsano Pottery the most successful village in Crete and even in Greece. A driver guide will take visitors into the heart of the Thrapsano village, where people produce ceramics for thousands of years ago. The visitors can see the most important skills required in creating a piece of art pottery. This is your opportunity to see live and chat with some of the best artisans, to see the way they produce and the way they are firing their products in a kiln much like those used in the past to nowadays.
Since transportation from/to your accommodation is included, you won’t need to worry about drinking too much.
So, take your time, relax, and enjoy your wine!
*According to Greek law, people under 18 years old are not allowed to consume or be served alcoholic beverages.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 24 hours before the start date of the agreed activity. You will be automatically refunded for the full price of the activity.
- Cancellation 24 hours or later before the start date of the agreed activity is what we call last minute cancellations. No refunds will be made.
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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- Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.
Location
Meeting Point
Region: Irakleio
Address: Heraklion Crete
Notes: Pick up & Drop off from your hotel/port