Explore Ancient Aptera and taste Cretan wine at Dourakis Winery. in Chania
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Explore Ancient Aptera and taste Cretan wine at Dourakis Winery.
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Highlights
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!
Itinerary
Archaeological Site Of Aptera
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedOur 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.Winery Dourakis
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWine 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.
What's included
INCLUDED
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
All Fees and Taxes
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
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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.
Location
Address
Aptera, Greece 730 03
Provider
MOYSIDIS TRAVEL