Why choose this Chania tour ?
Learn about the ancient city of Aptera:
At the archaeological site of Aptera, you will be able to admire findings of all periods of inhabitation of this City-State. The walls of the ancient city, which is 3.480 meters long, dating back to its acne period, of the 4th century BC.
The theatre belongs to the Roman phase. Ruins of a villa with peristyle yard, of the early years of Roman rule built on the standards of the Hellenistic period. Unexpectedly high Roman cisterns and parts of public and private baths.
Buildings of the Byzantine Period. The view from there is absolutely breathtaking!
Make the most of your Chania adventure
What makes Explore Ancient Aptera and taste Cretan wine at Dourakis Winery. a unique experience ?
Our first stop after an interesting drive up will be the ‘’Ancient site of Aptera’’ and ‘’fortress of Koules’’. Explore the Roman cisterns, the monastery, the picturesque church and the absolutely beautiful ancient theatre that still remains. Afterward, our group has time to take magnificent photos of the view to Souda Bay from the fortress of Koules. Time spending there is about 1h30m.
Wine and Cheese Winery Dourakis.
Do you know that cheese is the best friend of the wine? Come and taste this wonderful combination in a tasting of 5 different wines perfectly matched with fine fresh and matured local cheeses.
We will continue the drive into the White Mountains until we reach a Wine factory in Apokoronas. Our guide and the owner of the wine factory will guide our guests in their wineyards and explain to them how Cretan wine is produced. At the end of the walk, all our guests will have time for wine tasting accompanied by Cretan appetizers (our typical cheese ‘’graviera’’, olives, kalitsounia e.t.c).
The wine tasting and appetizers are per person 26€ and are not included in our price.
Time there is about 2h for a walk, wine tasting, and appetizers.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses, and Hat Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
- Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated, and we exercise all discretion.
- Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling to Crete.
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- Explore Ancient Aptera and taste Cretan wine at Dourakis Winery.
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Explore Ancient Aptera and taste Cretan wine at Dourakis Winery. Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entrance tickets Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera
- Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles
- Pick up/drop off at your hotel
- Accompaniment by a professional guide
- Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver
Not Included
- Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner
- Wine tasting – 26€ pp. Wine tasting – 26€ pp. 2 hrs. Taste 8 of our best and limited-edition wines.
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and assistants
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by MOYSIDIS TRAVEL.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 2 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
