Duration
5:00 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Your jeep adventure will take you up to Vatolakos Hill, located at 660 metres above sea level. Here, you’ll head off-road and experience the lovely panoramic views looking across to the north of the island.
Arriving at the Manousakis Winery, you’ll be joined by an in-house guide who will provide a fascinating insight into the history of the family-owned winery. You’ll discover the process of wine making and visit the production facilities, including the bottling line and cellar.
During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to taste a variety of wines accompanied by a selection of cheeses and dakos, the famous Cretan wheat rusks.
Your return drive will allow you to enjoy more lovely scenery, before arriving back at the pier.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day tour
Activity: Moderate
Transport: By Jeep and on foot
Why Book? Experience the countryside of Western Crete by jeep and visit the delightful Manousakis Winery and Vineyards.
Itinerary*
Jeep journey to Winery > Visit winery with tasting > Return jeep journey back to the ship
What's included*
Jeep
Tour of winery
Wine tasting
Local guide
Photo oppotunities
Essential information
Pregnant women may not participate. This tour is not suitable for those with injuries or conditions, which may be affected by a bumpy ride. It may not also be suitable for guests taller than 190cm. The route taken is via a combination of main roads and off-road. There is around 1½ hours guided walking over flat and gravel surfaces. It is essential to wear comfortable non-slip walking shoes. Wine tasting will only be offered to those over the age of 18.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.