Crete Wine Tour: Full-day Crete Jeep Safari from Rethymno4x4 Jeep safari & quad bike tours
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About this experience
✔ Health & safety measures apply✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees
DURATION: 6 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.30 am
MEETING POINT: At your hotel or other designated meeting point
LANGUAGE/S: English, German & Greek
OPENING SEASONS: May to October
Overview
Embark on a captivating Crete wine tour delving into the secrets of Cretan tastes and culture, exploring wine, olive, and culinary traditions while traversing picturesque villages and breathtaking landscapes. Join a semi-private group of 6-8 individuals per vehicle for an immersive journey through Klados winery, historic sites, olive oil mills, and a village tavern, experiencing Cretan hospitality and savoring delectable local delicacies.
Experience Highlights
◾Start at Klados Winery in Panormos, where you'll enjoy a guided tour by the owner, uncovering the secrets of Cretan wines and indulging in a delightful tasting session.◾Travel along the coastline through charming villages like Sisses and Aloides, taking in stunning views of Psiloritis and the historic Halepa Monastery, known for its role in Cretan history.
◾Visit a traditional olive mill in Melidoni village to learn about the olive oil production process and savor the rich flavors of local olive oil, followed by a delicious Cretan lunch at a quaint village tavern.
About this Experience
✔ Health & safety measures apply✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees
DURATION: 6 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.30 am
MEETING POINT: At your hotel or other designated meeting point
LANGUAGE/S: English, German & Greek
OPENING SEASONS: May to October
Description - What to expect
Begin your Crete wine tour with a visit to Klados Winery in Panormos. Delight in a personalized tour guided by the owner, unlocking the mysteries behind Cretan wines and experiencing an enticing wine tasting that reveals the region's longevity secrets.Then travel along the coastline, passing through villages like Sisses and Aloides. Enjoy panoramic views of Psiloritis and Mylopotamos area. Explore the historic Halepa Monastery, known for sheltering Cretan rebels during civil wars, amidst the captivating landscapes.
Continue your Crete wine tour journey through picturesque villages like Doxaro, Apladiana, and Agia, nestled amid lush greenery, vineyards, and olive groves. Visit a traditional and modern olive mill in Melidoni village. Learn about the olive oil production process, from ancient handmade methods to modern techniques, and savor the flavors of local olive oil.
Before you head back to Rethymno enjoy a well-deserved lunch and taste the flavors of Cretan cuisine at a charming village tavern in Melidoni village.
Crete wine tour itinerary
08:30 - 09:45: Pickups (1 h 15 min)
09:45 - 10:00: Drive to Klados Winery (15 minutes)
10:00 - 10:50: Winery Tour & Tasting Stop (50 minutes)
10:50 - 11:30: Drive to Vosakos Monastery (off-road) (40 minutes)
11:30 - 12:00: Monastery Stop (30 minutes)
12:00 - 12:25: Drive to mountain View point (off-road) (25 minutes)
12:25 - 12:35: Mountain View point photo stop (10 minutes)
12:35 - 13:15: Drive to Melidoni olive oil mill (40 minutes)
13:15 - 13:45: Olive oil tour and tasting stop (30 minutes)
13:45 - 13:55: Drive to Melidoni village (10 minutes)
13:55 - 15:15: Melidoni lunch stop (1 h 20 min)
15:15 - 16:30: Drive back to pick up points (1 h 15 min)
What's included, what's not
✔ Free hotel pick up and drop off✔ Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9-seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
✔ Entrance fees for the olive mill tour and tasting
✔ Entrance fees for the winery tour and tasting
✔ Lunch with Cretan delicacies
✔ Liability insurance and local taxes
✖ Wine, beers or refreshments in the tavern
✖ Purchases in the winery or olive mill
✖ Gratuites
Who can come/Other requirements
Please note that this Crete wine tour, jeep safari trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 7 years old, as we do not provide baby seats. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.Bring with you
Remember to pack comfortable shoes, such as trekking shoes or sandals, a camera to capture memorable moments, and sun protection. During spring and autumn, consider bringing a jacket to stay comfortableGood to know - practical information
◾This Crete wine tour jeep safari is crafted for those seeking an extraordinary adventure, catering to diverse audiences including youth groups, solo or couple participants, families with older children, and corporate teams. Discover a journey beyond the ordinary.◾Please inform us in advance about any vegetarian preferences or dietary restrictions, including food allergies, allowing us to prepare suitable alternatives tailored to your needs.
Description - What to expect
Begin your Crete wine tour with a visit to Klados Winery in Panormos. Delight in a personalized tour guided by the owner, unlocking the mysteries behind Cretan wines and experiencing an enticing wine tasting that reveals the region's longevity secrets.Then travel along the coastline, passing through villages like Sisses and Aloides. Enjoy panoramic views of Psiloritis and Mylopotamos area. Explore the historic Halepa Monastery, known for sheltering Cretan rebels during civil wars, amidst the captivating landscapes.
Continue your Crete wine tour journey through picturesque villages like Doxaro, Apladiana, and Agia, nestled amid lush greenery, vineyards, and olive groves. Visit a traditional and modern olive mill in Melidoni village. Learn about the olive oil production process, from ancient handmade methods to modern techniques, and savor the flavors of local olive oil.
Before you head back to Rethymno enjoy a well-deserved lunch and taste the flavors of Cretan cuisine at a charming village tavern in Melidoni village.
Crete wine tour itinerary
08:30 - 09:45: Pickups (1 h 15 min)
09:45 - 10:00: Drive to Klados Winery (15 minutes)
10:00 - 10:50: Winery Tour & Tasting Stop (50 minutes)
10:50 - 11:30: Drive to Vosakos Monastery (off-road) (40 minutes)
11:30 - 12:00: Monastery Stop (30 minutes)
12:00 - 12:25: Drive to mountain View point (off-road) (25 minutes)
12:25 - 12:35: Mountain View point photo stop (10 minutes)
12:35 - 13:15: Drive to Melidoni olive oil mill (40 minutes)
13:15 - 13:45: Olive oil tour and tasting stop (30 minutes)
13:45 - 13:55: Drive to Melidoni village (10 minutes)
13:55 - 15:15: Melidoni lunch stop (1 h 20 min)
15:15 - 16:30: Drive back to pick up points (1 h 15 min)
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