Nov 9, 2024
Memory Made for a Lifetime - One of my favorite days in Crete. Vasilis was fun, informative, energetic and laid back all at the same time. He and the tour helped create wonderful memories, which I will tell over and over again. We were lucky enough to have his mama Tammy wander out to the lunch with us. After meeting her. I can see where Vasilis gets his charm from.
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Oct 17, 2024
A day to remember! - We arrived home this week from a lovely holiday in Crete. A big highlight was our day spent with Vasili where we learnt so much, including how olive oil is made and how to milk a sheep to make cheese which was unexpected but so interesting! We tried his lovely wine and made a beautiful lunch in the heart of his vineyard which was something we’ll never forget. Thank you for welcoming us to your family home and showing us so much. If you’re thinking of booking then do it!!
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Sep 27, 2024
Book this to experience the villages of Chania! - This tour was absolutely amazing. It’s a small group and Vasili is lovely!! We were able to learn all about olive oil, rearing sheep in the mountains and making cheese, honey and bees, and of course, wine (including picking some grapes, because it was September)!! The lunch overlooking the mountains and the vineyard was awesome! I would do this tour again in a heartbeat and plan on it when I’m back in Crete!! Do not hesitate to book this to learn more about what it’s like in the villages of Crete from locals!
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Aug 31, 2024
STOP! You've found the best wine tour in Chania 🐝🍷🫒 - STOP! You've found the best Wine tour in Chania.
We managed to get a last minute booking for the Wine, Olive oil and Honey tour and honestly had one of the most amazing experiences. Vasili was extremely knowledgeable and answered every question we had. We got to explore how Olive oil is made, tend to his Bee hives and explore his family vineyard where we learned about how to taste wines and make a Cretan Salad. All surrounded by the beautfiul back drop of Chania. We created memories that will stay with us for a long time and cannot wait to return and share the tour experience with our family and friends. Cheers Vasili & Anna Marie
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Aug 29, 2024
Best day of our whole trip - This tour was outstanding and so personal. We were a group of 4 women and we were joined by 4 other people so a nice intimate group and by the end of the day we were all friends. This tour exceeded our expectations. We packed so much into our day. Olive Oil milking sheep making cheese honey wine wine did I mention the wine. We all helped prepare lunch which we ate in the middle of a vineyard. Vasili and Anna Maria open their home, their family and their wine barrels and welcome you in. This was the highlight trip of our 2 week trip. Highly recommend this experience.
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Aug 16, 2024
Best Meal in Crete - Had so much fun with friends! I thought the wine was going to be the star of the show, but the food was absolutely amazing. In addition to the Cretan salad, we had dolmas, bread with cheese with the honey from on site, and pork. Definitely no shortage of food and the best meal I had in Crete. Highly recommend donating to the bees and bringing home the heather and cardamom honey and thyme honey. Wish I got more while I was there.
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Jul 9, 2024
A Great Day with the Winemaker!! - Our favorite excursion on our 13 day trip!! Vasili picked us up on time right where he said he would. We learned so much about the area, the people of Crete, the growth and processing of olives, the process of bee keeping, how to discover the right language to use to order the wine you like...and then there was the lovely meal we helped to make in the middle of the vineyard! Amazing day...amazing excursion. Shout out to Anna Maria who quickly answered my texts to help the day go smoothly! Thanks Vasili for giving us a day we will never forget! HIghly recommend this tour!!
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Jul 3, 2024
Wonderful experience! - What a fun and unique experience! From getting to see an olive oil production facility, bee keeping, and having a truly “family style” Greek wine tasting experience and lunch this was one of our favorite things we did during our entire trip to Greece! Vasili is super knowledgeable about the area and had lots of fun facts to share as well, he also made us feel like we were friends coming over to visit his family’s home rather than a tour group. I would recommend this tour and company to anyone I know traveling to Greece!
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Jun 30, 2024
A fabulous day out in Chania - A fabulous way to spend the day, really interesting and enjoyable,learning about the making of high quality olive oil, seeing honey bees producing honey and experiencing wine tasting of delicious wines made locally by our engaging host Vasili. We also enjoyed a very tasty lunch in the vineyard. Absolutely loved it and would highly recommend the tour.
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Jun 22, 2024
An Experience You’ll Never forget - Vasili is not only knowledgeable, but passionate about what he does. An old soul keeping family tradition alive while encouraging new ways of farming and wine making. If you are looking for a true family owned experience with personal touches, you won’t be disappointed with Chania Wine Tours. Vasili explains the olive oil process and wine experience expertly and in a way that simplifies the flavors and aromas of olive oil and wine. I have read and heard of wines with various characteristics and could never get how people could taste blackberry or the acidity of wine until our tour. He also mixed in just enough history of the area to enhance the experience.
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