Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives in Rethymno

Embark on a captivating day 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 the essence of Cretan hospitality and savoring delectable local delicacies.

- Visit a winery for tour and tasting
- Visit an olive mill with tour and olive oil tasting
- Visit Vosakos Monastery
- Lunch with Cretan platters
- Off-road tour, marvel old olive trees, vineyards and Cretan villages
- Embark on a semi private tour for up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Klados Winery, Ethniki Odos Rethimnou Irakliou, Panormos, Crete 74057 Greece

Cretan Wine Secrets: Begin the excursion with a visit to Klados Winery in Panormos. Delight in a personalized wine tour guided by the owner, unlocking the mysteries behind Cretan wines and experiencing an enticing wine tasting that reveals the region's longevity secrets.
- Drive to Klados Winery (15 minutes)
- Winery Tour & Tasting Stop (50 minutes)

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

Stop At: Monastery of the Holy Cross Vosakos, 50 kilometers East of the Town of Rethymnon, Rethymnon, Crete Greece

Historic Vosakos Monastery among Stunning Landscapes: Travel along the coastline, passing through villages like Sisses and Aloides. Enjoy panoramic views of Psiloritis and Mylopotamos area. Explore the historic Vosakos Monastery, known for sheltering Cretan rebels during civil wars, amidst the captivating landscapes.

- Drive to Vosakos Monastery (off-road) (40 minutes)
- Monastery Stop (30 minutes)

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Melidoni, Melidoni, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete

Olive Oil Discovery: Embark on a 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.

Cretan Cuisine Delights: Indulge in the flavors of Cretan cuisine at a charming village tavern in Melidoni, and embrace local hospitality with an array of delicacies.

Drive to mountain View point (off-road) (25 minutes)
- Mountain View point photo stop (10 minutes)
- Drive to Melidoni olive oil mill (40 minutes)
- Olive oil tour and tasting stop (30 minutes)
- Drive to Melidoni village (10 minutes)
- Melidoni lunch stop (1 h 20 min)

Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Total duration: 4h for the attractions and the rest of the time is for transportation"
"Not recommended for people suffering from car sickness"
"Not recommended for travelers having mobility or kinetic problems"
"Not recommended for children than 7 years old"
"Not recommended for people taller than 195cm or heavier than 130kg"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 6 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up times per area:
8:30 Georgioupoli
8:35 Kavros
9:00 Rethymnon
9:15 Platanias
9:25 Adelianos Kambos
9:30 Stavromenos
9:45 Panormos
Exact pick up point and times will be arranged upon confirmation


Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• 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
• Entry/Admission - Monastery of the Holy Cross Vosakos
• Entry/Admission - Klados Winery

Not Included

• Wine or beers or refreshments in tavern
• Purchases in the winery or olive mill visit
• Gratuities

Facilities