Santorini to Crete - Master of Wine Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Santorini

Stop At: Santorini Volcano, Greece
On arrival evening, enjoy a view of the famous Santorini sunset along with a wine masterclass paired with dinner on a luxury catamaran
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Check in to a 5-star hotel with walking distance from caldera views.

Day 2: Let's Explore Santorini Wines!

Stop At: Vassaltis Vineyards, 84700 Greece
We explore the wines of Vassaltis winery
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Domaine Sigalas, Baxes, Oia 847 02 Greece
Explore the wines of Domain Sigalas winery
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Venetsanos Winery, Eparchiaki Odos Firon-Ormou Perissis, Megalochori 84701 Greece
Explore the wines of Venetsanos Winery
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gaia Winery, Exo Gonia, 847 00 Santorini , GR, Kamari 84700 Greece
Explore the wines of Gaia winery followed by a Wine Masterclass and a delicious farm-to-table lunch
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites, Mitropoleos, Thira 847 00, Greece
Free night to explore the town of Fira in Santorini at your own leisure
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast before heading out for the day
• Lunch: Wine masterclass and farm-to-table lunch
Accommodation included: 5-star hotel (located in walking distance of caldera views)

Day 3: Santorini History and the Dramatic Outdoors

Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece
Explore the enigmatic ruins of Akrotiri in this professionally guided tour
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Santorini Volcano, Greece
Take a sea kayak excursion to see Santorini from views that few have done, led by a professional guide.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Santorini Volcano, Greece
Depart from Santorini Harbor bound to Heraklion on a first-class ticket ferry ride
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel and check out
• Lunch: Wine tasting and farm-to-table lunch
Accommodation included: Check into Heraklion at a 5-star or equivalent hotel

Day 4: Welcome to Heraklion's Wine Country

Stop At: Diamantakis Winery, Kato Asites, Heraklion, Crete 70013 Greece
Explore the beautiful wines of Diamantakis at this family-owned winery
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lyrarakis Winery, Alagni, Heraklion, Crete 70300 Greece
Explore the inspiring winery of Lyrarakis, one of the most successful in Crete and Greece
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Douloufakis Winery, Dafnes, Heraklion, Crete 70011 Greece
Explore the winery of Douloufakis
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch: Wine masterclass and Cretan lunch in a local taverna
• Dinner: wine masterclass paired with an organic dinner made from old and ancient recipes
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Let's Explore Crete!

Stop At: The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
Start the day with a professionally guided tour to Knossos
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon, Crete Greece
On the way to Chania, we make a stop in the romantic Venitian town of Rethymno
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon, Crete Greece
Wine masterclass and Mezzeh lunch
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel and check out
• Lunch: Wine masterclass and mezze lunch
Accommodation included: 5-star hotel or equivalent

Day 6: Chania Wine Country

Stop At: Winery Dourakis, Alikampos, Crete 73007 Greece
Escape to Chania’s wine region by visiting a winery and it’s vineyards accompanied by a wine tasting
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chania Venetian Lighthouse, Old Port, Chania Town, Crete Greece
Meet a famous Greek ceramist in his studio in a village near Chania, where we will also have a wine masterclass paired with a traditional lunch prepared by a Cretan mama
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel Breakfast
• Lunch: Wine masterclass paired with lunch
• Dinner: Goodbye wine tasting and gourmet dinner at the port of the old town on Chania
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Farewell

Stop At: Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis", National Road, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00, Greece
Drop off at the airport
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Farewell breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.