Vatolakkos: Boutique Winery Tour & 5-Wine Tasting

Crete, Greece
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Discover the authentic taste of Crete at a boutique winery in the countryside of Vatolakkos. This immersive experience takes you straight to the heart of the winemaking process. Guided by passionate local experts, you'll go behind the scenes to explore the production area and the aromatic aging cellar. Learn how strict guidelines and international expertise shape the rich Cretan terroir into perfect vintages. After exploring the facilities, relax in our beautiful garden and indulge in a hand-picked tasting of five exceptional regional wines, perfectly complemented by traditional local snacks.

What's included

  • Traditional Cretan flatbread (rusks), extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt
  • Guided tasting of 5 Lables (please note: wine types depend on availability)
  • Guided tour of the winery
  • Anything not listed as included is to be considered excluded.

What to expect

Begin your sensory journey by meeting our welcoming staff at our boutique estate in Vatolakkos. You will head straight to the core of the operation: the active production area and the aging cellar. Surrounded by the equipment and resting oak barrels, listen as our experts reveal the intricate steps of the winemaking process.

You'll discover the philosophy behind our wines and learn how we select and cultivate our grape varieties—including Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Roussanne—following rigorous guidelines set by an international team of oenologists from France, the United States, and Greece.

After uncovering the secrets of the cellar, the highlight of your tour awaits in our peaceful garden. Sit back, relax, and satisfy your palate with a guided tasting of 5 distinct regional wines (please note: wine types depend on availability). To elevate the flavors, your tasting is authentically paired with a simple yet delicious traditional Cretan snack: crispy flatbread (rusks) drizzled with local extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.

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Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The KTEL bus service offers hourly routes from Chania to Vatolakkos. For more information, please call the bus station or visit their website.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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