Description

Immerse yourself in Cretan traditions

Wine Escapade in Crete: organic wines and olive oil offers a half-day in the heart of the Cretan countryside. From the moment you are picked up at Agia Marina, Chania or Kalyves, the tone is set for discovery, authenticity and sharing.

During the tour, with commentary in French, you’ll pass through typical villages and landscapes. You’ll quickly come to understand the importance of vineyards and olive groves in the local identity. The small-group format (maximum 7 participants) guarantees a friendly, personalized experience.

Visit to a traditional oil mill

First stop: a family-run oil mill. Here, you’ll discover all the steps involved in making Cretan virgin olive oil, from the olive to the press.

Afterwards, a tasting session allows you to identify the aromas, balance and freshness of this “liquid gold”. With the help of explanations, you’ll learn how to recognize a quality oil and better understand its international reputation.

Organic wine tasting at Domaine Dourakis

The tour continues to Domaine Dourakis, a family-run winery. After a tour of the facilities, sit down on the terrace for a tasting of five organic wines.

Each wine reveals a local grape variety and a specific aromatic identity. A light lunch of Cretan specialties accompanies the tasting. This is the perfect opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Cretan wines in a peaceful setting.

A moment of sharing and landscapes

Beyond the tasting, the experience highlights the island’s wine and olive-growing heritage. Peace, sunshine and conviviality punctuate the day.

On the way back, a photo stop at Georgioupoli offers a final magical touch. Its small fishing port and white chapel create an emblematic backdrop.

Return around 4:00 pm to the meeting point communicated a few days before.

Experience content and prices

– Return transfer from Agia Marina, Chania or Kalyves

– Small group (maximum 7 participants)

– Visit to a family oil mill

– Cretan virgin olive oil tasting

– Visit to Domaine Dourakis

– Tasting of 5 organic wines

– Light lunch (Cretan mezzés)

– Accompaniment by a French-speaking wine professional

– Water, fresh juices and soft drinks for minors

– Photo stop at Georgioupoli

Day : Thursday

Schedule: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Duration: Half-day

Language: French

How does your reservation work?

Before purchasing, we invite you to read the description of each experience carefully, in particular the period, validity or pricing restrictions indicated in the product attributes. This information comes from our local partners and may change at any time.

Here’s how your booking works, step by step:

1. You buy the experience directly on our website

2. A few days later, you will receive a PDF reservation form containing :

   • A unique code to pass on to the local partner

   • Full contact details to organize your activity

   • Practical information and specific conditions of the service provider

3. We immediately transfer the funds to the local partner

4. You use your booking voucher in accordance with the service provider’s terms and conditions.

   (available dates, seasonality, time slots, etc.).

Please note:

Once your voucher has been issued and payment transferred, we are unable to issue refunds. Any changes or cancellations must be dealt with directly with the local service provider, according to their own terms and conditions.

Frequently asked questions about the wine escapade in Crete: organic wines and olive oil :

• What does the Wine Escapade in Crete include: organic wines and olive oil?

The experience includes transfers, visit to an oil mill, olive oil tasting, visit to a winery, tasting of five organic wines and a light Cretan lunch.

• Do you need to know anything about wine to take part in the Wine Escapade in Crete: organic wines and olive oil?

No. Accompaniment in French helps beginners and amateurs alike to understand grape varieties, aromas and local specificities.

• Wine Escapade in Crete: are organic wines and olive oil suitable for minors?

Yes. Non-alcoholic beverages are provided for minors, who can take part in the tour and cultural discoveries.

• How long does the Wine Escapade in Crete last: organic wines and olive oil?

The outing lasts around six hours, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, including transfers.

• Why choose a Wine Escapade in Crete: organic wines and olive oil rather than a simple tasting?

Because it combines agricultural discovery, cultural immersion, guided tasting and Cretan landscapes in one complete experience.