Crete: Wine, Craft Beer, Olive Oil Tasting & Forest Lunch Private tour
ID: GYG1380526-O-2107398
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the flavors of Crete on a guided tour of Kolymbari and Chania. Visit a boutique winery, sample local craft beer, and learn about olive oil production at Terra Creta estate.
Embrace the ultimate gastronomic heritage of Crete on a premium 7-hour culinary journey through the fertile lands of Kolymbari and the rolling hills of Chania. Your day begins with a seamless pickup from your accommodation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Your first stop is a boutique winery in the scenic region of Kolymbari, where you will enjoy a guided walk through the vineyards and cellars, followed by an exclusive wine tasting of indigenous Cretan varieties. Next, venture to the acclaimed Charma Brewery to discover the secrets of local craft beer production and savor a flight of fresh, unpasteurized Cretan beers directly from the tanks.
The sensory journey continues with a visit to the world-renowned Terra Creta estate, an award-winning olive oil mill at the heart of the island's olive production. Walk through the state-of-the-art facilities to learn about sustainable harvesting methods and the extraction of liquid gold. Master the art of tasting during a guided premium olive oil sampling session, discovering how to identify the subtle aromas and peppery notes of high-quality extra virgin olive oil that make Cretan gastronomy globally famous.
Conclude your unforgettable day deep inside nature at the legendary "Kipos tis Efrosinis" tavern, a hidden culinary paradise tucked away in a lush, dense forest. Relax beneath the shade of towering trees and enjoy the soothing sounds of nature while savoring an authentic Cretan feast prepared over an open fire with local, organic ingredients. This hearty multi-course lunch is fully included if you choose the exclusive private option, or available to order at your own expense if you opt for the semi-private small group tour. After a day rich in tastes, aromas, and true Cretan hospitality, your driver will comfortably escort you back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Crete on a guided tour of Kolymbari and Chania
- Visit a boutique winery and sample indigenous Cretan wine varieties
- Discover the secrets of local craft beer production at Charma Brewery
- Learn about sustainable harvesting methods at Terra Creta estate
- Enjoy an authentic Cretan feast prepared over an open fire in a forest
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Lunch is fully included only in the exclusive private option
Lunch is available at your own expense in the semi-private small group tour option
INCLUDED
- Pickup and drop-off from accommodation
- Guided tour of a boutique winery
- Wine tasting of indigenous Cretan varieties
- Visit to Charma Brewery with beer tasting
- Visit to Terra Creta olive oil mill with guided olive oil tasting
- Authentic Cretan feast at Kipos tis Efrosinis tavern (Private Tour)
NOT INCLUDED
- Tickets are included only in the private option.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.