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Cretan Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour: Explore Kanakis Oil Mill and Dourakis Winery
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43 Ratings
Rethymno
Embark on a captivating journey through the world of Cretan olive oil and wine. Explore the Kanakis Oil Mill and Dourakis Winery, indulge in tastings, and savor a delightful meal in the picturesque village of Vryses.
Embark on a captivating journey through the world of Cretan olive oil and wine. Explore the Kanakis Oil Mill and Dourakis Winery, indulge in tastings, and savor a delightful meal in the picturesque village of Vryses.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Apokoronas - The journey begins at the contemporary “Kanakis” olive oil factory, where visitors will discover the intricacies of olive oil production and savor the finest Cretan olive oil. Upon arrival, an ancient olive tree, over a thousand years old, greets the guests. The tour continues to the innovative olive mill, where experts thoroughly…
- Apokoronas - The journey begins at the contemporary “Kanakis” olive oil factory, where visitors will discover the intricacies of olive oil production and savor the finest Cretan olive oil. Upon arrival, an ancient olive tree, over a thousand years old, greets the guests. The tour continues to the innovative olive mill, where experts thoroughly explain each step of the production process. Although olive oil production is not active during the summer, experts provide a comprehensive explanation. In the final segment, guests can taste the exquisite, extra virgin olive oil in two ways: first, pure and unadulterated, and then in the traditional style with salt and lemon. Discussions on storage, optimal use, and health benefits are also available.
- Winery Dourakis - A short 10-minute drive leads to one of the region’s finest wineries, where a 30-40 minute tour awaits. Participants will learn about the history, tradition, and latest advancements in wine production, along with insights into the unique characteristics of the Cretan “terroir.” The guided tour includes the winery’s plantations, cellar, production area, and shop. Following the tour, guests proceed to the wine tasting room to sample five types of wine, refining their palates on this delightful wine journey. Traditional mezedes, such as rusks and olives, complement the tasting experience.
- Vryses - The day concludes with a visit to the charming village of Nipos or Vryses. The tour wraps up with a coffee or, even better, a glass of raki or the Cretan “limoncello,” accompanied by a traditional light meal, as guests reflect on their favorite moments of the day.
What's Included
- Guided tour in the winery
- Lunch (vegetarian option included)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Tasting of different wine varieties
- Olive oil tasting and coffee on spot
- Transport by air-conditioned car / mini bus
- English or French speaking guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off (Only Rethymno district)
- Guided tour in the winery
- Lunch (vegetarian option included)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Tasting of different wine varieties
- Olive oil tasting and coffee on spot
- Transport by air-conditioned car / mini bus
- English or French speaking guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off (Only Rethymno district)
What's Not Included
- Extra charge if the pickup is not in Rethymno district
- Extra charge if the pickup is not in Rethymno district
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to explore the production process of Cretan extra virgin olive oil at the modern Kanakis Olive Oil Mill. Gain exclusive insights and savor authentic local olive oil. At Dourakis Winery, stroll through the vineyards and wooden cellars, immersing yourself in the culture and history through the delightful aromas of various grape…
Embark on a journey to explore the production process of Cretan extra virgin olive oil at the modern Kanakis Olive Oil Mill. Gain exclusive insights and savor authentic local olive oil. At Dourakis Winery, stroll through the vineyards and wooden cellars, immersing yourself in the culture and history through the delightful aromas of various grape varieties.
Conclude your excursion with a light meal by the flowing waters of the village of Vryses, enjoying the refreshing dew and shade of the tree leaves.
Note: Complimentary pick-up is available only from Rethymno city and within a 10 km radius.
Location
Eleftheríou Venizélou 39
Eleftheríou Venizélou
Infront of the beerhouse Bricks
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
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(43 Ratings)
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Julia_h
Sep 1, 2024
Great Olive Oil and Wine Tour - We had a great time on the small group private tour to the olive oil factory and vineyard! The tour ended with a traditional lunch at a taverna in a small village nearby. Vincent was very knowledgeable and engaging.
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Chihyingw2019
Jun 28, 2024
Would do it again - Nora was a warm, friendly, and knowledgeable guide. We loved learning about the process of making olive oil, and loved tasting the beautiful products. The producers were so proud of their product and had a lot of knowledge to share. The wines were delicious and the winery is a gorgeous place to spend some hours. The penultimate stop was a restaurant in a little village, the food was outstanding and the family that operates the restaurant are incredibly warm and inviting. The conversation throughout the day was free-ranging and we were able to learn a lot about Crete and the culture here. We would recommend a tour with this guide and this company to anyone.
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Jvahvis
Jun 19, 2024
Olive oil and wine tasting trip - It was a perfect day with perfect guide Vincent. We enjoyed it all the way. Very well organized trip. Thank you so much for making out day special👍
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N1418txsheilam
Jun 12, 2024
Best Tour in Crete - Such a delightful tour! Vincent was a fabulous, knowledgeable guide. We had a lovely time and learned a lot about olive oil making, wines, and the history and culture of Crete. Our tour was topped off with an incredibly delicious lunch at a hidden gem in the mountains. We highly recommend this tour!
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Pacifer123
May 28, 2024
Fantastic tour with amazing guide - Vincent gave our family a day to remember forever. We were promptly picked up at the hotel and didn't have to think about a thing. He was very outgoing and knowledgeable. We learned all about the olive oil process and tasted different varieties. All we had to do was relax and enjoy.
Vincent felt like a part of our group, seamlessly leading us on our journey. During the wine tasting, we discovered the intricacies of the wine farm and their specialties in wine and food pairing. Later, we savored a delicious, authentic Cretan lunch at a hidden gem of a taverna in the mountains.
You will not regret taking this tour.
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Hunter_p
May 18, 2024
Experience we will never forget. - This was an experience we will never forget. The wine and food was wonderful. If you want to experience the best that Crete has to offer, book this excursion.
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Allison
Apr 24, 2024
DO THIS TOUR! - This tour was so incredible! We opted for the private tour with a pickup and drop off at our hotel. Our tour guide Michael (Mixalis) was great!! He was so knowledgeable of Cretan and Greek history and we learned so much on the tour. He also made it so much fun for us and it felt like we were traveling around the island with our friend. The olive at the olive mill was delicious and we got to taste some Raki as well. The winery was stunning and the wine was also so good. Our final stop was lunch in a village at the base of some mountains with some beautiful views. It was overall a wonderful day and we definitely HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone visiting Crete!
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James_p
Nov 12, 2023
A wonderful day of olive oil and wine - Delightful day with an experienced guide through olive oil tasting at the Kanakis Olive Mill and wine tasting at Dourakis Winery. Vincent provided knowledgeable background during our walk through the olive oil mill and processing facility and shared stories of his time working in the olive orchards (very physical work). We enjoyed his stories about life on Crete and background on the history, culture and lifestyle of the people of Crete.
An experienced hiker (and hiking tour guide), he gave us great information about the outdoor activities in the area; and then led us on an enjoyable and very scenic hike. Vincent took us for lunch at a lovely local taverna (well-off the beaten path) where we had a delicious meal of grilled lamb and pork, fava bean salad and Greek salad-wonderful white table wine and Mythos Greek beer. The meal was topped off by the traditional complimentary dessert and raki (distilled alcohol) shots.
We loved our day with Vincent and very much enjoyed his company-we highly recommend his tours for history, culture, and hiking.
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Lk_mbe
Oct 27, 2023
A great way to spend time in Crete - We had a lovely trip with Michael, who was completely charming and a young American couple it was really friendly and relaxed.
The Olive Oil factory was really interesting, nice products to taste and buy, we had a coffee in the cafe before heading off to the wine tasting which was set in a really beautiful winery, stunning views of the hills. The five wines were delicious, and there was no pressure at any time to buy.
Lastly, we went to a great family run restaurant called Ippokoronio in the village Nipos.
The food all grown and sourced locally was really excellent and washed down with more wine and raki.
My partner and I had a really lovely day, and the trip was worth every penny.
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Kaydee420
Jun 21, 2024
Good trip but watch out for pick up fee - Excellent tour with a fantastic guide Nora. She was super knowledgeable and made us feel very welcomed. The olive oil factory and the winery were remarkable! The only reason I am not giving a 5 star review is because of the surprise 50euros for hotel pick up. The website indicated you will be charged the fee only if your hotel is more than 10km from pick up point in Rethymno but no mention of where the pick up point is. Once I confirmed the trip and it stated we will be picked up at the hotel I assumed that there was no fee as is the case with every single trip I booked through TripAdvisor. It was not until the near end of the trip that we were told there is a charge. If I had known that, we would have drove to a designated pick up location as we had a car. Please state clearly where the pick up location will be to avoid a pick up fee in the future.
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