Crete Wine Tour: 3-hour Crete Wine Tasting from Rethymno Food and Wine experiences
Platanos Tours
Crete Wine Tour: 3-hour Crete Wine Tasting from Rethymno Food and Wine experiences
- Rethymnon, Greece
- €140.00 / person
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About this experience
✔ Health & safety measures apply✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees
DURATION: 3 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.30.00 pm
MEETING POINT: 3rd Km, National Road Rethymno - Chania
LANGUAGES: English
OPEN SEASONS: May to October
WHO CAN COME: Crete wine tour is suitable for adults only. Children won't be served wine
Overview
Join a Crete wine tour and explore the best tastes and aromas Crete has to offer. Taste 8 different premium quality wines and learn all about winemaking in Crete and how culture and tradition have contributed to the development of healthy viniculture in the whole of the island.
Experience Highlights
◾Taste a variety of local wines at the Cretan House of Wine, discovering the unique flavors and aromas that define the region's viniculture.◾Enjoy an exquisite eight-course Cretan feast paired with eight premium Greek wines, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of Crete.
◾Participate in a small group tour with only 12 guests, allowing for personalized interaction with seasoned experts while soaking in the breathtaking beauty of Zourida Gorge.
About this Experience
✔ Health & safety measures apply✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees
DURATION: 3 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.30.00 pm
MEETING POINT: 3rd Km, National Road Rethymno - Chania
LANGUAGES: English
OPEN SEASONS: May to October
WHO CAN COME: Crete wine tour is suitable for adults only. Children won't be served wine
Description - What to expect
While visiting Rethymnon, seize the opportunity to embark on an exclusive Crete wine tour. Discover local wine varieties at the renowned Cretan House of Wine, where you can explore exquisite flavors and delicate aromas in every glass. Gain insight into the region's unique viniculture and its significant role in shaping Cretan traditions.Your journey takes you to one of the most unique wine and food experiences in Crete, tucked away in the enchanting Zourida Gorge. Indulge in native wines paired with delectable dishes, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of a land that has celebrated fertility and fine winemaking since Minoan times. Enjoy a wine tasting featuring eight premium Greek wines, expertly complemented by an eight-course Cretan feast.
Led by seasoned experts, this intimate experience is limited to just 12 guests, allowing for personalized attention and interaction. Immerse yourself in Cretan culture while surrounded by the stunning natural landscape of the gorge, creating unforgettable memories against this picturesque backdrop.
What's included, what's not
✔ Tasting of 8 different wines✔ Snacks and local delicacies
✔ Return transfer to the venue
✖ Hotel transfer
Free Cancellation
Change of plans? No problem, we have you covered! Free cancellation is available for this Crete wine tour for up to 48 hours before the start of the experienceWhat makes this experience unique?
Here are three factors that make this Crete wine tour unique:◾Cultural Immersion: Engage deeply with Cretan traditions through local wine and food, learning about the region's viniculture and culinary practices from experienced experts in an intimate setting.
◾Scenic Location: Experience the secluded beauty of Zourida Gorge, a lesser-known gem in Rethymnon, providing a stunning natural backdrop that enhances the overall experience.
◾Exclusive Wine Pairing: Savor a carefully curated tasting of eight high-quality Greek wines, each paired with a thoughtfully crafted eight-course meal, offering a comprehensive exploration of Cretan gastronomy.
Good to know - practical information
On this Crete wine tour you will try a variety of aged Cretan cheeses and other local delicacies including:Dakos (Cretan rusk with grated organic tomatoes and white soft whey cheese mizithra with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil)
Apaki (Cured pork smoked over an olive wood fire and slowly roasted in olive oil with wine, thyme honey and wild herbs)
Dolmades (Tender vine leave rolls stuffed with rice and Cretan herbs, accompanied by Greek yogurt sauce)
Potato Wedges (Freshly cut and pan-fried on an open wood fire in extra virgin olive oil)
“Tsigariasto” Slow Cooked Lamb (Slowly cooked in a clay pot with olive oil and herbs in a fire of olive wood (as practiced by the Minoans 3000 years ago)
“Skioufichta” Cretan Pasta (Handmade traditional Cretan pasta, cooked with mushrooms and tomato sauce, served with anthotyros)
Handmade Sfakiani Flatbread Pita (Thin Cretan pita stuffed with soft white mizithra cheese drizzled served with raw thyme honey.
Description - What to expect
While visiting Rethymnon, seize the opportunity to embark on an exclusive Crete wine tour. Discover local wine varieties at the renowned Cretan House of Wine, where you can explore exquisite flavors and delicate aromas in every glass. Gain insight into the region's unique viniculture and its significant role in shaping Cretan traditions.Your journey takes you to one of the most unique wine and food experiences in Crete, tucked away in the enchanting Zourida Gorge. Indulge in native wines paired with delectable dishes, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of a land that has celebrated fertility and fine winemaking since Minoan times. Enjoy a wine tasting featuring eight premium Greek wines, expertly complemented by an eight-course Cretan feast.
Led by seasoned experts, this intimate experience is limited to just 12 guests, allowing for personalized attention and interaction. Immerse yourself in Cretan culture while surrounded by the stunning natural landscape of the gorge, creating unforgettable memories against this picturesque backdrop.
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