Paliani Monastery
A convent with a holy myrtle tree.
Churches & monasteries · Archanes-Asterousia












Douloufakis vineyards are located just a few kilometers outside the city of Heraklion, the capital of Crete.
Become one with nature, as you walk among the vines and taste grape varieties that have centuries of tradition in Crete.
Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day.
Feel the emotion of knowing up closely the plant that produces the wine you have in your glass.
Experience the traditional cretan hospitality and learn details about the organic way of cultivating the vineyards.
Live the whole cretan experience by combining wine tasting with wonderful, extra virgin olive oil tasting.
** Minimum group size: 2 people. Bookings for fewer participants may be subject to cancellation or rescheduling. Please note that in case of bad weather, “ARISMARI” will be cancelled, but you could always participate in the "YAMAS" Estate Wine Tasting, in the cellar of Douloufakis Winery.
A convent with a holy myrtle tree.
Churches & monasteries · Archanes-Asterousia
A colourful village at the foot of Psiloritis.
All villages & towns · Anogeia
Large mountain village at the foot of Psiloritis, west of Heraklion.
All villages & towns · Malevizi
A hilltop ancient town with big views.
Archaeological sites · Gortyna
A mountain convent on the slopes of Psiloritis.
Churches & monasteries · Malevizi
Carved stone wine presses.
Archaeological sites · Gortyna
A green hill village at 610 m.
All villages & towns · Gortyna
The mountain that looks like the face of Zeus.
Mountains & peaks · Archanes-Asterousia
Village west of Heraklion with three Minoan villas.
All villages & towns · Malevizi
Three Minoan mansions in a village.
Archaeological sites · Malevizi
Minoan temple on the north slope of Mount Giouchtas.
Archaeological sites · Archanes-Asterousia
Mountain village near the geographical centre of Crete.
All villages & towns · Gortyna
A Minoan country estate with the oldest wine press in Europe.
Archaeological sites · Archanes-Asterousia
A beautifully restored wine village.
All villages & towns · Archanes-Asterousia
One of the largest Minoan cemeteries, just outside Archanes.
Archaeological sites · Archanes-Asterousia
Enjoy a curated wine tasting at the vineyard “ARISMARI” – a guided experience at Douloufakis Winery.
Begin with a short tour of the winery, then walk through our sunlit vineyards.
Under the shade of a traditional pergola, enjoy a curated tasting of six estate wines.
Relax, sip, and take in the breathtaking views – this is Cretan wine at its finest.
Douloufakis Winery, near the square of Dafnes, Crete, Greece.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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