Private heart of Crete tour and wine tasting
Excursions & day trips

Private heart of Crete tour and wine tasting

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£119.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 10 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Immerse yourself in Cretan traditions and rural living
  • Travel in a comfortable vehicle with an expert local guide
  • Savor local delicacies under a tree by a refreshing river
  • Participate in wine tasting at an ancient family-owned winery
  • Explore the unique Matala beach with its cliffside caves
What to expect

Embark on a journey to the Cretan mountains, where you'll take in breathtaking views, and more with this private experience. Leave behind the city's hustle and bustle. Then immerse yourself in nature and experience the essence of Cretan traditions plus rural living.

Begin by visiting a picturesque traditional village, home to significant archaeological discoveries. Take a break under a large plane tree by a refreshing river, sipping cold house wine and savoring local cheese, olives, and Cretan rusks with olive oil included. Plus, feel lucky if you spot a peacock strolling gracefully around you.

Next, you'll venture further to discover a family-owned winery nestled in Crete's most ancient wine-growing region. Participate in a delightful wine tasting session, learning about the rich flavors and history of Cretan wines. Also, you'll head to the southern coast of Crete, to the renowned Matala beach, swim in the waters of the Libyan Sea, and go back through the mountains.

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What's included
  • check Brunch
  • check Guided tour
  • check Wine tasting
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check WiFi
  • check Local guide
  • check Coffee or tea
  • check Bottled water
  • check Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Dinner
Where
Crete, Greece
Meeting point:
You will select your pickup location after pressing "check availability".
What to remember
  • It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and have with you a swimsuit, beach towel if you want to swim on Matala beach
  • Remember if you want to purchase dinner and/or souvenirs to take some extra money
  • The guided tour is in English
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Provider
CHERRY TRAVEL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins.

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