Winery Dinner Under the Stars Experience, Chania

Venture into the countryside of northern Crete for a flavorful introduction to the island's renowned olive oil, wine, and beer-making traditions. This private experience begins in the rolling hills west of Chania, where you'll visit an innovative olive mill to learn about the production process and taste various extra virgin olive oil varieties. Continue to a family-owned winery for a tasting of five wines and insights into the rich history of Cretan winemaking, and end in the charming village of Zounaki, where you'll sip four different beers and sit down to a hearty lunch at a local microbrewery.

This will be an unforgettable tasting day for you and your friends exploring the mainland of Chania and discovering the non-touristic locations of Apokoronas province. In a few hours, you’ll have the chance to meet the local producers and taste the pure and authentic delicacies of Crete.

The tour will start from a local olive mill where you will observe the olive oil production and learn the secrets of the finest quality of olive oil, the extra virgin one. Analytic descriptions will make you understand everything about olive oil from harvesting to your palate—exquisite tastes and flavours. Then, leaving the olive mill, you will get in touch with “Tsikoudia” or “Raki” production, the most famous Cretan spirit, by visiting a local distillery in a traditional village. The old conventional distillery tour and the new professional one will give you an idea about “holy water’s” production, and a tasting will follow.

Through a fantastic route passing by villages of the province, you will arrive in the White mountains’ foothills. In the village of Embrosneros, you will first stop in a bakery to taste the local bread, cookies & biscuits and then to a traditional cheese factory. The secrets of “Graviera”, “Anthotiros” and “Mizithra” cheese will be revealed in front of your eyes. After explaining each cheese’s production, you will taste them combined with local honey and rusk (dry bread).

The last stop will be in a local coffee shop (“Kafeneio”), where the Cretans are also enjoying meals. Incredible flavours and traditional recipes are waiting for you in the charming square of the village of Fres. The traditional lunch will introduce you to many elements of Cretan cuisine and gastronomy. People say that taste is our best sense. After this tour, your tasting memory will be increased and full of new flavours!

Immerse yourself in Cretan culture on this guided street food walk of Chania's Old Town. You'll meet your guide in the new city center and walk to its historic heart, where you'll learn about the history and culture of Crete's former capital, once ruled by the Romans, Venetians, and Ottomans throughout the centuries. As you wander through narrow streets, you'll pause to taste local delicacies, like pistachio butter, all while learning firsthand how the city is an intersection of the East and West. This experience is great for those who want to explore Chania's food scene and discover new favorite places to revisit.

Combine adventure with gastronomic explorations with this private safari tour taking you through the mountains and rugged heartlands of Chania. Feel free to customize your safari activity to make sure it suits your interests—this is a private experience after all! Visit the National Park of Samaria, taste various Cretan wines at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a magnificent view of the White Mountains. You can let your guide know if there is any specific spot you'll like to see, and they'll make sure to take you there. This is all about making your adventure extra special! Spend a day in touch with nature and enjoy the incredible views Chania has to offer.

Discover Crete's rich viticulture on this trip to three of its finest vineyards. Accompanied by a professional sommelier, you’ll visit the renowned Anoskeli and Karavitakis wineries for guided tasting sessions. Afterward, stop at the world’s oldest olive tree en route to the renowned Manousakis Winery, where you’ll learn about the wine-making process, taste the estate's signature bottles, and enjoy a traditional lunch accompanied by unlimited wine.

Combine adventure with gastronomic explorations with this semi-private safari tour taking you through the mountains and rugged heartlands of Chania. You'll cruise in your own private vehicle, and other travelers will have theirs too. It's going to be a convoy of fun! Visit the National Park of Samaria, taste various Cretan wines at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a magnificent view of the White Mountains. Spend a day in touch with nature and enjoy the incredible views Chania has to offer.

Immerse yourself in the local culture of Crete and learn the art of traditional Cretan cooking in a charming family-run kitchen. Led by a knowledgeable Cretan grandmother, you will be taught how to prepare and cook six different authentic Cretan dishes using fresh herbs gathered from the garden. One of the highlights of the experience is preparing a delicious lamb dish in a traditional wood-fired stone oven.

Get an introduction to Crete's rural landscapes and distinctive cuisine with this private day trip into the island's rugged Lefka Ori (White Mountains). Your adventure begins with a pick-up in Chania and a scenic chauffeured drive south to a charming farmhouse. After a warm welcome from your hosts, you'll help gather vegetables and herbs from the garden, then step into the kitchen to prepare dishes like dakos (Cretan salad) and kalitsouni (cheese pie). Chat with your hosts to learn more about Cretan cooking and traditional practices like weaving, then sit down to a memorable, multicourse meal accompanied by local wines.

Crete boasts a rich history of winemaking, with over 60 wineries to its name, including some of the world's finest producers. The island's unique terroir has given rise to a number of distinctive local grape varieties, contributing to Crete's status as the second-largest wine-producing region in Greece. Learn about the history of the wine industry on your way to Karavitakis Winery, where you'll sample six local and international wines in a beautifully renovated tasting room. Visit a 3000-year-old olive tree, and immerse yourself in the flavors of Crete at the Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill, where you'll taste organic extra virgin olive oil and five different local wines, each perfectly paired with Cretan snacks.

Join a two-hour tasting tour at an emblematic wine room in Crete, accompanied by a knowledgeable sommelier. Experience Crete’s rich wine-making traditions as you sample six exceptional local wine labels, each expertly paired with delectable cheeses and charcuterie. The intimate and elegant setting enhances the tasting experience, making it perfect for wine enthusiasts eager to explore the island’s authentic flavors.