Winery Visits, Olive Oil Tasting & Cretan Lunch, Heraklion

This flavorful day trip takes you into the scenic landscapes of Peza, one of Crete's most famous wine regions. After a pickup at your hotel, you'll start the morning at two local wineries, following your hosts through the vineyards, cellars, and bottling facilities as you learn about the winemaking process and hear about the island's indigenous grape varieties and distinctive terroir. Each visit culminates with a tasting of wines paired with light meze snacks.

Next, it's on to a family-run olive oil mill, Koronekes, where you'll learn how extra-virgin olive oil is made. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the facilities, watch the step-by-step process of harvesting and pressing, then get a primer in the art of olive oil tasting, sampling a variety of olive oils and local products as you identify each oil's different notes and flavors.

Finally, you'll wrap things up in the charming village of Archanes, sitting down to a light lunch at a local restaurant. Savor classic meze dishes made from fresh and locally sourced produce, including salads, cheeses, and meats, accompanied by more Cretan wines. Linger over some traditional sweets and sip some dessert wines, then say your goodbyes and join your driver for the transfer back to your hotel.