Private Cretan Wine and Raki Guided Tour
Explore the real spirit of Crete with the visit of an authentic tsikoudia distillery. Meet the owner and let him show you both the ancestral and modern ways of creating the most iconic beverage of Crete. Sit with him and make your very own glass of warm rakomello!
You will then head to a lovely stone-built family winery. After a stroll in the herbs garden, visit the production area with your guide. From the sorting of the grapes to the pressing, the vinification and the ageing process, discover the different stages of the creation of wine. You will even have the chance to learn about the traditional method used in Champagne to create sparkling wine.
End the day on a delicious note with a complete food and wine pairing menu. Each of the traditional dishes matches one of the 4 wines to taste. Served by your private wine guide, discover the delicate art of food and wine pairing and learn how to make the flavours balance and enhance your culinary experience.
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Private Cretan Wine and Raki Guided Tour
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What's included in Private Cretan Wine and Raki Guided Tour
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Explore the real spirit of Crete with the visit of an authentic tsikoudia distillery. Meet the owner and let him show you both the ancestral and modern ways of creating the most iconic beverage of Crete. Sit with him and your guide for a raki tasting, and make your very own glass of warm rakomello!
Winery Dourakis
You will then head to a lovely stone-built family winery where all your sense will be enchanted. After a stroll in the herbs garden, visit the production area with your guide. From the sorting of the grapes to the pressing, the vinification and the ageing process, discover the different stages of the creation of wine. You will even have the chance to learn about the traditional method used in Champagne to create sparkling wine. End the day on a delicious note with a complete food and wine pairing menu. The traditional dishes are cooked directly in the winery's kitchen, and each of them matches one of the 4 wines to taste. Served by your private wine guide, discover the delicate art of food and wine pairing and learn how to make the flavours balance and enhance your culinary experience.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- 4 wines, 3 tsikoudia labels and 1 rakomello
- Bottled water
- Cretan food and wine pairing menu
- Visit of a Cretan distillery
- Private Wine Guide (Diploma Level) and professional commentary
- Visit of a family winery
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional Information
Transportation charges may vary if pick-up location is more than 10km from Rethymno. Look for the white Crete Wine Escapes van.
