Private Crete: From Stomp to Sip - Vineyard & Harvest Experience
Crete, Greece
From USD 241.56
Office phone number: +30 698 678 0970
Private Crete: From Stomp to Sip - Vineyard & Harvest Experience
Crete, Greece
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Love wine? Want to be a farmer for a day and get hands-on experience in a vineyard? Willing to get your feet wet and red in a roll-up-your-pants grape stomp?! Even if you don’t like physical labour, you can still enjoy the fruits of the grape harvest! Grab this opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, off the beaten path on Crete on your very own private tour.
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Highlights
- Learn about the traditional way of life on Crete
- Help make wine during harvest season, from picking the grapes to stomping them!
- Tantalise your tastebuds with local recipes based on wine
- Enjoy a glass or more of local wines and learn about the local varieties from harvest to bottling
- Participate in a hands-on cooking class in a picturesque mountaintop village
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- Your tour promotes rural tourism, which supports deep-rooted traditions and local economies that don't generally benefit from tourism.
- On your tour you will also join a local familly at their vineyard where you'll practice traditional wine-making methods.
- As part of your tour you will enjoy a farm-to-table organic meal made from fresh, seasonal products following traditional recipes and old ways of cooking.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 8 hours
- Meeting point:
There are 2 meeting points — please double check the meeting point in your chosen departure city.
- Chania: Chania Municipal Market at 8:15 AM
- Rethymnon: The Square of the Four Martyrs in the centre of Rethymnon at 9:00 AM
- Find the exact meeting point with what3words:
- Starting time: 9.00 AM
- Ending point:
Chania Municipal Market. Alternately, we can drop off any tour participants whose hotels are along the route from Rethymnon back to the Chania Municipal Market.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food and beverage samples as indicated in the itinerary (coffee, rusks, olives and cheese, a three-course traditional Cretan meal, house wines, fresh orange juice for the children, traditional sweets). (A vegetarian meal option is available.)
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Another summer is coming to an end, which means it’s time for the grape harvest! Join us for a private food, wine, and harvest tour at a village off the beaten path, and become a farmer for the day.
One of the best ways to explore the heart of Crete away from the tourist centres is to mingle with the locals, and what better than by participating in an ancient task?
You’ll tour the island with your own private guide get to harvest and stomp grapes, and sample olives and cheeses, all while working in a family vineyard. You’ll also devour an organic meal, prepare sweets with wine-based recipes, and finish off your day with a bag of “farm goodies” to bring home! A celebration for the whole family!
We’ll start our day with a traditional Greek coffee before arriving at the hilltop village and family-owned business. Along the way, your guide will point out the landmarks, but mostly entertain you with local stories of the area.
Then it’s time to feel the passion and excitement of wine making! You’ll join the family in the vineyard, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Greek wine culture, learn about the history of wine on Crete, and discover the local varieties. You’ll practice traditional wine-making methods while turning your feet purple with the ancient method of maceration: wine stomping!
You’ll also get to appreciate locally farmed organic products with a mouthwatering meal, paired with house wines, of course.
Then wander around an ancient Minoan site or pick herbs before rolling up your sleeves again — but this time to check your cooking skills as we help you to bake your own sweets based on wine recipes!
Enjoy this innovative experience and take home a bag of local goods such as fresh fruit and vegetables from the farm.
(If you’d prefer to travel as part of a regular group experience, please book our Crete from stomp to so sip group tour.)
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food and beverage samples as indicated in the itinerary (coffee, rusks, olives and cheese, a three-course traditional Cretan meal, house wines, fresh orange juice for the children, traditional sweets). (A vegetarian meal option is available.)
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: As this is a nature tour, we advise you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a pair of flip-flops with you. Don’t forget your sunglasses, a hat, and a camera, of course!
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: Please state your meal option (meat/veggie) upon booking.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
Dietary restrictions such as allergies, intolerances, and vegetarian/vegan diets can be accommodated upon request. You can do this in the “Additional information” box at checkout.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +30 698 678 0970
Email address: info@creteurbanadventures.com
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