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Winery Tour: Off-Road Adventure & Wine Tasting
4.9
7 Ratings
Vatolakkos
Embark on a thrilling off-road vineyard tour, savor premium wines, and enjoy breathtaking views of Chania. Book your unforgettable winery adventure now.
Embark on a thrilling off-road vineyard tour, savor premium wines, and enjoy breathtaking views of Chania. Book your unforgettable winery adventure now.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vatolakkos - Embark on an exhilarating off-road journey through the Vatolakos Hills, reaching an impressive height of 660 meters. As the adventure unfolds, breathtaking views of northern Crete reveal themselves, including the expansive vineyards that are a key feature of the famous Manousakis Winery—a glimpse of the delightful experience that…
- Vatolakkos - Embark on an exhilarating off-road journey through the Vatolakos Hills, reaching an impressive height of 660 meters. As the adventure unfolds, breathtaking views of northern Crete reveal themselves, including the expansive vineyards that are a key feature of the famous Manousakis Winery—a glimpse of the delightful experience that awaits.
Port Pick-ups (Souda or Chania)
Drive to Valsamiotis Cofferdam (45 minutes)
Valsamiotis Cofferdam Photo Stop (5 minutes)
Drive to Manousakis Vineyards (Off-road) (30 minutes)
Vineyards Photo Stop (20 minutes)
- Manousakis Winery - At the pinnacle of the journey, immerse in the allure of Manousakis Winery. Participate in an enlightening tour of the winery’s facilities, exploring the skill and dedication behind their celebrated wines. The five-wine tasting session offers a variety of flavors, perfectly paired with a full meal featuring authentic Cretan dishes. Enjoy the chance to indulge in unlimited wine, enhancing your appreciation of Cretan winemaking.
This all-encompassing winery tour offers an engaging journey into the essence of winemaking, combining adventure, learning, and enjoyment. From off-road adventures and stunning views to vineyard visits and expert-led tastings, every element comes together to create a memorable experience that stays with you long after the tour concludes.
Drive to Manousakis Winery (20 minutes)
Manousakis Winery Tour and Tasting (2 hours)
Drive Back to Pick-up Point
What's Included
- Entrance fees for the winery, tasting of five wines and cheese platter
- Premium off road vehicles (5 or 7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
- All fees and/or taxes
- Off-road vineyard tour
- Souda or Chania Old harbor port free pick up and drop off
- Entrance fees for the winery, tasting of five wines and cheese platter
- Premium off road vehicles (5 or 7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
- All fees and/or taxes
- Off-road vineyard tour
- Souda or Chania Old harbor port free pick up and drop off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Extra wine consumption or meals or snacks to accompany the tasting
- Gratuities
- Extra wine consumption or meals or snacks to accompany the tasting
Additional Information
Join a meticulously designed four-hour premium winery tour. Delight in exciting off-road escapades, stunning panoramic vistas, guided vineyard explorations, and savor a professional wine tasting at Manousakis winery, paired with a delicious cheese platter.
- Delight in an off-road vineyard exploration
- Admire the finest panoramic view of Chania from…
Join a meticulously designed four-hour premium winery tour. Delight in exciting off-road escapades, stunning panoramic vistas, guided vineyard explorations, and savor a professional wine tasting at Manousakis winery, paired with a delicious cheese platter.
- Delight in an off-road vineyard exploration
- Admire the finest panoramic view of Chania from above
- Relish a tasting of five wines with a cheese platter
- Premium off-road vehicles operated by multilingual escort-drivers
- The prices are for group participation with a minimum of 4 pax to start
- Please note that this trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 7 years old, as we do not provide baby seats. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.
Location
Vatolakkos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(7 Ratings)
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Joonas_h
Aug 11, 2023
Perfect way to spend your day - We spent our day with experienced and lovely tour guide Roy. Quite simply the best tour guide we've ever had. He provided a ton of knowledge on local fauna, inner workings of the vineyards and witty humor. Book him and you simply not only get the best, but also funniest vineyard experience known to a man.
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B4641qrheatherc
Apr 27, 2023
Great Experience! - We had a wonderful time on the mountain and winery tour! We lucked out and got Louise as a driver - she was amazing. Told us many interesting facts and she was so much fun!!! Also she knew the way back while our friends driver made a wrong turn. All was well in the end however we felt lucky to be with Louise. HIGHLY recommend this tour! We were with the Azamara group!
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Maryann_c
Jul 3, 2022
Amazing views! - This was a great half day tour. Our guide really took care to explain local traditions etc. The hillside views were spectacular. The staff at the winery were very hospitable. Tasted five nice wines. Only suggestion would be to provide a third glass for wine tasting so all glasses don’t have to be completely empty to taste another wine. Would certainly recommend this tour.
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Bruce_c
Jun 22, 2022
Outstanding tour! - Really fun half day tour. Our guide was great. Very friendly and caring. My wife is not really good at "cliffside roads" and once he knew this, he was so concerned she was OK. He took us to beautiful vistas above the vineyards and cityscape and was awesome. Then went to a winery, which had really good wines as well as very friendly people. Highly recommend this tour.
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Pekka
Oct 9, 2021
Recommened! - Very nice day with beautiful lanscapes. Oil company and vineyard were both exellent. Also included lunch.
Special thanks to our driver Stefanos 👍
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Kpzien
Jun 29, 2021
BEST. TOURS. EVER. - Hands down, Uncharted Escapes made our trip to Crete unforgettable.
Firstly, our driver and guide Thassalis is just an amazing person. He’s funny, knowledgeable, and so real. You don’t feel like you’re a “customer,” you feel like a friend.
Thassalis was an absolute hero, and even drove us to our COVID test we needed to fly home prior to our first outing - the adventure to Knossos Palace.
First thing we noticed was the Land Rover is super comfortable and gorgeous. Thassalis picked us up next to our hotel, and was immediately warm and hilarious.
We drove to Heraklion, to the palace of Knossos, where Thassalis handed us off to our guide, Manolis. Oh my goodness was Manolis a godsent! An absolute encyclopedia, like a professor. He spent extra time with us because we were so interested the subject matter, at both the ruins and the museum. He really knew how to draw a mental picture and tell a story. Wow! What a tour, what a day. Thassalis drove us back, stopping at a taverna en route. My husband and I drank a bottle of wine, had a great meal, and enjoyed the conversation home. It was an unforgettable day.
So we loved Uncharted Escapes so much, we booked it the next day, insisting on again having Thassalis as our guide. He took us to a local winery where my husband and I did a tasting, and Thassalis drove us off-roading through olive trees to see the most spectacular view of our lives, and through some more interesting areas that manufacture amazing olive oil. We then stopped at the oldest olive tree in the world - 3000 years old. It was insane.
We then nipped into the taverna (Thassalis was kind enough to agree to our begging to try the food and olive oil) tasted their ancient olive oil, drank the house wine (vines were right above us,) ordered a snack, and had a great chat with the owner. Touring with Thassalis feels like touring with a local friend. He is truly an incredible guy. We love love love him and will request him every time we come back to Crete.
I’m sad we didn’t do the Shepherd’s Hut cheese making tour, but we are saving it for next times. We love you Thassalis and Manolis - thank you Uncharted Escapes!
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