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With its soft breeze, charming historic build- ings and serene community, Rethymno creates a rhythm for life. It’s population of 40,000 people make it Crete’s romantic city, and the third largest on the island. It was founded during the Minoan period, the first of the Europeans, who were prominent enough to mint their coins, the crest of the city, the two dolphins forming a circle, was taken from the same coins. The average yearly tempera- ture of Rethymno is around 17°C, and its long stretch of beaches contour where Psiloritis meets the Aegean. It is on these mountain ranges that the Highest peak in Crete stands tall at 2,456 metres. In antiquity, a significant historical event took place, nestled between the east and west peaks of Psiloritis is the Idaion Andron cave on the plateau of Nida, and it is said that there was the birth of the father of Gods, Zeus.

Rethymno currently has seven family owned winer- AND FASHION ies. It is the birthplace of the Cretan white grape The art of weaving variety Vidiano, the most prominent white varietal MEET THE MUSICIANS of Crete. The prefecture cultivates 1214/ha of the red grape variety named Liatiko, out of the almost Wine tasting and music 2672/ha total on the entire island. WINE PAIRING, For breakfast? Learn more about RETHYMNO, our tours in this region and others: WINE AT SEA Speedboat or yacht www.CreteWineEscapes.com RETHYMNO > TOURS WINE AND FASHION The art of weaving

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This inspiring tour combines the art of weaving, fashion and wine. We visit Alexandra, a fashion designer at her atelier where we can enjoy and taste wine and learn the history and art of weaving. The guided wine tasting in- cludes Cretan in Alexandra’s beautiful garden with a beautiful view. A weaving session where you make your own souvenir garment is included.

Starting Time: 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. pick up from or Rethymno (Transportation charges will vary from and Elounda)

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Private and semi-private groups available. Please email us for an offer of 9 people or more. Corporate tours also available. Gift Vouchers available upon request.

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:

• Visit the home and atelier of a famous local • Professional commentary fashion designer • Weaving session • Five to be tasted • Our warmest hospitality • Food and wine pairing (if desired) (Cretan meze) • Tasting notebook • Return transfers to and from pick up point • Our warmest hospitality • Complimentary refreshments during transport

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Our escape starts by visiting the pottery village of Margarites to explore the labyrinth of narrow alleyways and admire the ceramic works of the numerous shops in town. We then make our way to a ceramist to learn about the art of pottery and to make our own piece. Wine and music next with our friends and musicians Nelly and Dimitris as they open their home to us for a traditional Greek lunch paired with six Cretan wines from indigenous grapes. Our hosts will also treat us to some beautiful music. Dessert is reserved in a traditional in the local village along with Cretan tsikoudia. The taverna contains the owner’s personal collection of folklore items that adorn every corner of the space.

Starting Time: 10:00 a.m. pick up from Chania or Rethymno (Transportation charges will vary from Heraklion and Elounda)

Duration: 5 - 6 hours

Private and semi-private groups available. Please email us for an offer of 9 people or more. Corporate tours also available. Gift Vouchers available upon request.

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:

• Visit a village famous for pottery • Complimentary refreshments in the car • Wine tasting in Musician’s home • Professional commentary • Six wines to taste • Sightseeing in the heart of Rethymno’s • Wine and food pairing inland (Full Lunch and Dessert) • Tasting notebook • Private music session by the hosts • Our warmest hospitality • Return transfers to and from pick up point

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Depending on availability, this tour may take place in two versions: Version 1*: We start our Wine Escape by visiting Klados winery near Pan- ormo to enjoy our signature wine breakfast with traditional local products while tasting Klados full range of wines. Winemaker Stelios will inform us about the indigenous grape variety ‘Vidiano’, and the art of .

Version 2*: We start our Wine Escape by visiting Kourkoulos winery in Am- ari where we are enjoying a wine breakfast with traditional local products while tasting Kourkoulos full range of wines, during our breakfast Polyx- eni is informing us about the indigenous grape variety ‘Liatiko’ and the art of winemaking. After our breakfast we stroll in the winery’s vineyards and we learn the secrets of viticulture. On our way back we stop to the entrance of the Saint Antonios gorge and we walk towards in the hidden cave church which is devoted to him.

Starting Time: 9:00 a.m. pick up from Rethymno (The tour starts from Rethymno from a central meeting point, Crete Wine Escapes will transport the guest from and back to that meeting point.)

Duration: 3-4 hours

Private and semi-private groups available. Please email us for an offer of 9 people or more. Corporate tours also available. Gift Vouchers available upon request.

*The choices are made based on the wineries schedule and availability

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:

• Visit one winery • Complimentary bottled water and • Visit one vineyard refreshment in the car • 4-6 wines to taste • Professional commentary • Breakfast at the winery • Sightseeing in the heart of Rethymno’s inland • Short stop at either a pottery village or Saint Antonios gorge and church (easy • Tasting note book walk) • Our warmest hospitality • Return transfers to and from central meeting points

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In northern Crete lies the monumental capital city, Heraklion. The largest city of the island, bustling since the third millennia BC, was a famous trading port in the Minoan Era. The grounds hold the rich history of the past, and the bright future for the present. Leading in wine production in Crete, Heraklion is home to 80% of Crete’s wineries. Staying true to its history, archaeologists have discovered the oldest wine press in the world excavated in Vathy- petro, a small village in the Peza appellation of Her- aklion. It is estimated to have been used in 1500 BC when the Minoan civilization was flourishing.

Heraklion, in comparison to Rethymno and Chania, has a drier climate and the vineyards are located on high elevation sites, mainly starting from an altitude of 300, and above. Most of the vineyards and wineries are situated in the Northern part of the prefecture. Here, the refreshing Aegean sea breeze and cool nightly temperatures create more complex flavours and aromas.

BLEND YOUR OWN WINE Minimum of 250 bottles HANDAKAS PATH Indigenous grapes Learn more about HERAKLION, our tours in this region and others: WINE AT SEA Speedboat or yacht www.CreteWineEscapes.com HERAKLION > TOURS HANDAKAS PATHS

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Handakas is the Byzantine name of Heraklion, the largest wine region of Crete where the majority of wineries are situated. On this tour, we’ll learn about Crete’s indigenous grapes as we explore some of the region’s vineyards, lightly trek to ancient wine presses, and/or hidden Byzantine churches. The wines come from two wineries paired with Cretan food. The itineraries in Heraklion wine zone is designed exclusively based on your wine profile and is sent to you personally.

Starting Time: 9:00 a.m. pick up from Rethymno and 10:30 a.m. pick up from Heraklion (Transportation charges will vary from Elounda)

Duration: 6-8 hours

Private and semi-private groups available. Please email us for an offer of 9 people or more. Corporate tours also available. Gift Vouchers available upon request.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Visit two wineries • Return transfers to and from your • Visit two vineyards accommodation • Visit the ancient presses or churches around • Complimentary refreshments in the car the area • Professional commentary • 8 to 10 wines to taste • Sightseeing in the heartland of Heraklion • Lunch with wine pairing • Tasting notebook • Our warmest hospitality

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This experience transforms you to a winemaker!

Is your dream to make your own wine? Whether it’s for a wedding, or your corporate entity, we can arrange it for you. We start early in the morning and visit a winery in Heraklion where you can make your own blend of wines of white and/or red. An enologist will assist us in the blending and tasting. Be a winemaker for the day and enjoy your own wine made un- der your own label, shipped to your country of residence.

Inquire today and let’s start blending!

This is a private tour. Minimum quantity of bottles made 250.

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Through centuries of life and history, nestled in the Western Prefecture of Crete lies the second largest city, Chania. This land has changed its name three times, but never its welcoming identity. During the Minoan era, Chania was called Kydonia, meaning Quince. Under Ottoman rule, it was renamed Al Hanim, The Inn, and that name finally took its Greek form, Hania which today is our Chania.

When touring, there are four destinations that give Chania its charming essence, the Samaria Gorge, the view of the White Mountains, a stroll on the Elafonnisi beach and the Balos Lagoon. These visits simply cannot be missed.

With strong winds bellowing from the North and the West, the land here absorbs the most rainfall in the region, the soil in Chania is very fertile, with several types including; clay, clay loam, stony, and schist. From this; the grapes flourish allowing Chania to have many distinguished wineries. The most noteworthy are, MEET THE CERAMIST Nostos Manousakis, Dourakis, Karavitakis, Anoskeli, Wine and art tasting Agia Triada, along with many other new up and coming wineries that have great prospects. SACRED PATH Learn from the past WINE AND DINE AT YOUR VILLA Learn more about CHANIA, Private chef and our tours in this region and others: sommelier experience www.CreteWineEscapes.com CHANIA > TOURS MEET THE CERAMIST Wine and Art Tasting

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We start our experience by visiting Dourakis winery in the re- gion of Chania where we enjoy five wines, explore the Dourakis wine cel- lar and learn about winemaking. Next, we drive to the nearby village of Paidochori to meet a renowned Greek ceramist, Manousos Chalkiadakis. Manousos will exclusively open his home and atelier for us to taste five wines from indigenous Cretan grape varieties from different winemakers and wine regions.

Starting Time: 10:00 a.m. pick up from Chania or Rethymno (Transportation charges will vary from Heraklion and Elounda)

Duration: 5 - 6 hours

Private and semi-private groups available. Please email us for an offer of 9 people or more. Corporate tours also available. Gift Vouchers available upon request.

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:

• Visit one winery • Complimentary refreshments • Visit the home and atelier of a local during transport ceramist • Professional commentary • 10 wines to be tasted • Sightseeing in the heart of Chania’s wine • Food and wine pairing (Greek meze) region • Return transfers to and from pick up point • Tasting notebook • Our warmest hospitality

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The tour’s first stop is the winery of the Monastery of Tzagarolon, this beautiful monastery is set in the picturesque Akrotiri peninsula of Chania. The temple features beautiful Byzantine architecture, a museum and an ancient library of rarities. We’ll be sampling select wines from the monas- tery’s production while we admire and learn about the wine equipment of the past on display. From there we’ll head to the Dourakis Winery in Apokoronas to learn about viticulture and the winemaking process as we taste their wine. Our last stop is a visit to a small family owned kafeneio for traditional meze and Cretan tsikoudia.

Starting Time: 10:00 a.m. pick up from Chania or Rethymno (Transportation charges will vary from Heraklion and Elounda)

Duration: 5-6 hours

Private and semi-private groups available. Please email us for an offer of 9 people or more. Corporate tours available. Gift Vouchers available upon request.

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR:

• Visit two wineries • Complimentary refreshments in the car • Visit one vineyard • Professional commentary • 12 wines to taste • Sightseeing in the heart of Chania’s inland • Meze style Lunch in a traditional Kafeneio* • Tasting notebook • Return transfers to and from pick up point • Our warmest hospitality

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Nature’s canvas, Lasithi adorns its land with long beaches that stretch to three seas, a short walk from the picturesque villages, and the rich history that reaches as far back as three millennias. Situated on the easternmost region of Crete with a small number of inhabitants, Lasithi is the smallest prefec- ture, and one of the most visited among tourists; holding the highest income per capita in both Crete and . Lasithi’s fortune stems from tourism, oil, and vegetable production, which have become their trademark. The soil is mainly com- posed of limestone in the PDO appellation, where ungrafted vines are never affected by phyllox- era, from the Liatiko grape variety. Located in Lasithi are two prominent wineries, the Domaine Econo- mou, and The Monastery of Toplou.

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This experience combines deep blue skies, infinite horizons, a luxu- rious yacht setting or sporty speedboat and incredible Greek wines served with Cretan delicacies.

We can board from Rethymno or Chania and sail to remote beach- es or secret caves. On our way we taste wines from the islands of Greece pairing them with gourmet delicacies. Celebrate your anni- versary, honeymoon, birthday or just the joy of life on-board. Availa- ble from 3 – 7 hours based on your sailing desire.

This tour operates only for private groups. Starting Time: Upon request

Gift Vouchers available upon request. Duration: 3 - 7 hours

*The tour is subject to weather (depending on Guest’s preference) conditions and operates from Spring to early Autumn

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The Sky is the limit, do you want to sample wines while flying over the vineyards of Crete? Would you like to be on a hidden beach or a This a more tours await you at remote island for a romantic food and wine pairing? Are you inter- www.CreteWineEscapes.com ested in organic, biodynamic or natural wines? Or perhaps, you just want to discover the similarities and differences of wines you are already familiar with. We can make it happen.

Please contact us for your fully customised experience in Crete, or somewhere else… Just remember to always shoot for the moon!

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Would you like us to arrange a full wine tasting and food pairing at your villa? We can design the menu according to your food and wine profile to suit your specific needs. This package ranges from a romantic food and wine pairing for two up-to a full party, get in touch with us and we will arrange an unforgettable experience for you, your family and your friends.

CAN BE INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR

• Private chef cooking at your villa • Ability to customise the experience to your taste • Guided wine tasting with your lunch or dinner • Baby sitting services available • Private sommelier to answer all your questions • Our warmest hospitality

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Explore the wine regions of Crete

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Day 1 Day 3 Day 5 • Welcome to Chania. • Breakfast. • 9:30 Coffee at the hotel. Recommended arrival time up to • 10:15 the Wine Escape starts. • 10:15 The wine Escape starts with 17.00 p.m. • Visit the biodynamic Silva Breakfast and tasting at Chateau • Check in Hotel. and family run Diamantakis Wineries Marsyas – Visit and tasting 5 stars or equivalent quality. in the heart of Heraklion’s Wine Region of Chateau Kefraya. • 18:00 Wine Talks – Gathering with Dafnes where we explore the wine • Farm to table lunch overlooking wine, getting to know each other history of Crete. the Bekaa Valley and the Anti Lebanon briefthe tour. • Farm to Table lunch and Wine Tasting Range. • 19:00 Wine Strolling in Chania’s old overlooking Mount Ida. • Late afternoon tasting at Domaine Price town’s Venetian alleyways – Tasting • Rest and late check out. des Tourelles in Chtoura. on the go. €4500 • 22:20 Fly to Beirut connected flight • Resting Night. • 20:30 The Wine strolling ends in one through Athens. of the best restaurants in the old GUIDES: of Chania – Dinner and indigenous • 2:20 Welcome to Lebanon. Day 6 Michael Karam journalist, varieties tasting • 4:00 Check in to the hotel in Jounieh. • 9:30 Breakfast. 5 stars hotel or equivalent quality. wine author • 10:30 The wine Escape starts. Iro Koliakoudakis, Day 2 • Visit Chateau Ksara and tasting. • Breakfast. Day 4 • Drive to the Roman ruins. Sommelier, WSET Diploma level • Check Out. • Breakfast . Visit the temple of Bacchus in Baalbek. • 10:15 - The Wine Escape starts. • Check Out. • Lunch in a historic restaurant in Lebanon. • Visit the Byzantine Monastery of Tzaga- • 12:00 the Wine Escape starts. rolon and the boutique Dourakis Wineries • Visit Chateau Musar in Ghazir and • Tasting at Chateau Khoury. – Explore Chania’s eastern wine region, then on to the Northern wine region • Drive to Beirut. taste wines and . of Batroun tasting at the Ixsir winery. • Free evening. • Visit a famous ceramist. • Traditional mezze and tasting. Lunch and wine tasting at his place. Farm • Drive to Zahle. Disclaimer: to table lunch prepared on the spot by a Day 7 • Check in Hotel (5 stars or equivalent Adults only tour local mama. • 10:00 Breakfast. quality). • Drive to Heraklion. • 11:30 The wine Escape starts. This tour is fully guided • Resting night. • Check in Hotel. • Walking tour of Beirut. Tickets from Crete to Beirut and 5 stars or equivalent quality. • Wine tasting in a wine boutique. Beirut Crete are included • Free night in Heraklion. • Lunch. All transports are included • Rest in Hotel. Crete Wine Escapes reserves the right to make changes if unforeseen events, such as Day 8 weather conditions arise. • Early Flight back to Heraklion. CRETE AND TRAVEL & WINE TOUR THE MASTER OF WINE TOUR Delve deeper in to wine discovery, if your are a wine lover or enthusiast, then this is the tour for you. Master of Wine Tim Jackson will guide you through the vine- yards and wineries of Crete and San- torini in a 7-day unforgettable trip full of master-classes, walking, tasting, learn- ing and enjoying.

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views that few have done. • Guided tour of the famous Day 1 • Wine masterclass and farm-to- Palace of Konossos. • ‍Welcome to Santorini. table lunch. • On the way to Chania we • We pick you up and transfer • Departure to Crete (1st class explore the Venetian old town to a 5-star hotel with walking tickets). of Rethymno. distance views from Caldera. • Check-in to a 5-star hotel in • Wine masterclass and Mezzeh • ‍That evening we view the world Heraklion. lunch. famous sunset as we have a • Free night to explore Heraklion’s • Check into a 5-star hotel in wine masterclass and dinner on city centre (walking distance Chania. a luxury catamaran. from your hotel). • Free night to explore the beau- tiful harbour town of Chania. Day 2 Day 4 Price: • Breakfast. • Breakfast Day 6 • Marathon wine tasting at 4 • We start by exploring Herak- • Breakfast. €3900 wineries. lion’s wine region by visiting and • Escape to Chania’s wine region • ‍Wine masterclass and farm-to- tasting 3 wineries. by visiting a winery and it’s all taxes included table lunch. • Wine masterclass and Cretan vineyards accompanied with a • Free night to explore the town. lunch in a local Taverna. wine tasting. Wine Guide: • Later the same evening, wine • Meet a famous Greek ceramist Tim Jackson MW assisted masterclass paired with an in his studio, where we will also by Iro Koliakoudakis, Day 3 organic dinner made from old have a wine masterclass paired Sommelier, WSET Diploma level. • Breakfast. and ancient recipes. with a traditional lunch • Visit the ancient city of Akrotiri Adults Only Tour. escorted by a professional Day 5 This tour is fully guided. guide. Day 7 • We then take a sea kayak • Breakfast and check out from Tickets to and from Greece • ‍Farewell Breakfast excursion to see Santorini from the hotel in Heraklion. are not included. • Transfer to the airport All transports are included.

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