Authentic Cretan Village Experience with Wine Tasting&Local Lunch
Overview
Start your day with a scenic drive to the beautiful Askifou Plateau, surrounded by mountains and lush greenery.
Highlights:
Panoramic Views: Stunning vistas of the plateau and surrounding mountains.
Turkish Fortresses: Optional short hike to historic fortifications over 150 years old.
Askifou War Museum: One of the largest private WWII collections in Crete.
Traditional Cretan Lunch: Savor local dishes at a charming tavern.(MEAL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE)
Winery Tasting: Guided tour and tasting of local wines and in welcoming cellars.
A full day of history, culture, and Cretan flavors awaits!
SPECIAL NOTES
PLEASE NOTICE DURING WINTER MONTHS THE SCHEDULE COULD BE ALTEERED DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Εισιτήριο εισόδου στο Πολεμικό Μουσείο
- Wine tasting experience
- Lunch The traditional meal is not included in the tour price, giving you the flexibility to choose and enjoy your preferred local dishes at your own expense.
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Be ready 10 minutes before pick-up. Pick-up from your preferred location near Chania can be arranged. For distant areas, an extra fee may apply. Please contact us in advance to confirm your pick-up location.
Askýfou
Askifou 730 11, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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War Museum Askifou
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Winery Dourakis
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Private transportation.
- Εισιτήριο εισόδου στο Πολεμικό Μουσείο.
- Wine tasting experience.
- Lunch. The traditional meal is not included in the tour price, giving you the flexibility to choose and enjoy your preferred local dishes at your own expense.
- All Fees and Taxes.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Authentic Cretan Village Experience with Wine Tasting&Local Lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Authentic Cretan Village Experience with Wine Tasting&Local Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Εισιτήριο εισόδου στο Πολεμικό Μουσείο
- Wine tasting experience
- LunchThe traditional meal is not included in the tour price, giving you the flexibility to choose and enjoy your preferred local dishes at your own expense.
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
