From Chania/Rethymno: Full-day Secret Wine Tour in Crete

Visit emblematic Cretan wineries and admire a breathtaking monastery of Crete on a secret that will help you explore the culture and wine production of the famous island. Taste delectable indigenous wines and pair them with local ‘meze’ for a full day of Cretan wonders!

Set up your secret Cretan wine tour with a visit to the consequential winery that belongs to the Monastery of Tzagarolon, located in the arresting peninsula of Akrotiri in Chania. Admire the striking Byzantine architecture of the monastery that houses in its premises a folklore museum and an ancient library of rarities before exploring its impressive wine-production methods. 

Let your expert guide show you around and explain the world-acclaimed wine production of Crete as you taste delectable wine varieties produced there. Learn about the necessary wine types of equipment used since antiquity and pair the wines with mouthwatering ‘meze’ to enjoy a complete Greek wine experience like a true local.

Next up, you’ll be driven to a family-owned local winery, the winery of Dourakis in Apokoronas, to get an insight into Cretan viticulture and the winemaking process this particular winery follows in order to produce its top-quality wine. Of course, you’ll have the opportunity to taste their rich wine and see what the hype is all about for yourself.

Last but not least, your final stop will bring you in front of the key holder of a beloved little chapel that has its interior decorated with fine Byzantine art.

Wine and culture go hand in hand, and this Cretan tour will show you the way!