Cretan Food, Wine, Agriculture and History Full Day Tour

Sightseeing  :  Greece  :  Crete  :  Heraklion  :  Full-day Tours

Explore Cretan history, culture and modern lifestyle on this full day tour in Heraklion. Participate in agricultural and traditional daily activities with a local guide. Visit art workshops and religious sites. Enjoy a wine-tasting session.Experience the daily life of a typical Cretan on this full day tour in Heraklion. Spend your day involved in activities such as visiting the local bakery, meeting with a cheese maker and speaking with a wine producer. Learn about wine-making and olive oil production. Gain insight into the centerpiece of life in Heraklion, agricultural. Visit an art workshop featuring the craftsmanship of Cretan culture. View mosaics, paintings, ceramics, weaving and tools for farming crafted by blacksmiths.

Enjoy sampling local delicacies and wine-tasting during your small group tour. Take a break for lunch (own expense).

Go to religious sites such as 13th century churches, chapels and monasteries. Explore the rich history of Heraklion, as you make your way through its neighborhoods, squares and pass its many fountains. See monuments, some dating back to the Middle Ages. Continue to make your way through the city to such spots as the Koule Fortress and fortification walls.

Return to the original meeting point at the conclusion of the tour.