Wine & Pottery Experience

 Available every Friday in German/Czech (May-October)
 Duration 8 hours approximately (from first pick up to last drop off)

Starting from Ierapetra, will head to Viannos. There you will love to walk in the narrow streets of the village and cool down under the ancient plane tree of the central square.
Our second stop will be at the well known as “The village of potters” Thrapsano. There we will visit a traditional workshop where the production of pots and ceramics is continued following the traditional patterns and techniques.

Afterwards we are going to visit the birthplace of the most famous Cretan Author Nikos Kazantakis, the village of Myrtia. In this small traditional village you will be able to visit the folklore museum and have lunch in a traditional Cretan tavern.

Next stop is in Skalani village. There we will visit a very well – equipped winery where you can enjoy a tour of the cellar and watch the remarkable multimedia show which has gained major awards at international competitions.

On the way back we will stop is in Myrtos. In this seaside place with the traditional character and unique beauty you can have a coffee or a refreshment on waterfront or stroll inside the village.

Day 1
09:15 - Viannos

1st stop in Viannos where we will be staying approx 30 minutes.

Day 2
10:15 - Thrapsano Village

Stop in Thrapsano, “the village of the potters” for approx 45 minutes.

Day 3
11:30 - Myrtia

In Myrtia we will be staying approx 2 hours.

Day 4
14:00 - Skalani

Next stop in Skalani for approx 1 hour.

Day 5
16:15 - Myrtos

Last stop in Myrtos for approx 30 min.

In this trip we offer:

  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Transfer with our air conditioned buses.
  • Experienced tour guide.

Excluded from price - paid on spot:

  • Myrtia museum entrance fee: 3€ per person
  • Winery factory entrance fee: 6€ per person

Terms & Conditions

  All the bookings for each trip must have been sent to South Crete Tours S.A. and confirmed one day before the trip begins by 8 o’clock in the afternoon.
  Our travel agency reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour due to adverse weather conditions or insufficient passengers number or force majeure 12 hours prior to departure time with a notification to the customer.
  All participants must arrive on time to the given pick-up point. Unfortunately, there is no option to wait for latecomers, as the daily schedule is stressed. In case of delay, missed pick-up, missed departure time, there will be no refunds.

Cancellation Policy

  For cancellations up to 2 days prior to departure date, no cancellation fees.
  For cancellations 1 day prior to departure date, 50% cancellation fees.
  No-Show, 100% cancellation fees.