Published on Aug, 2022
We had an absolutely wonderful time on the winery and Lake Kournas tour in Crete. Our tour guide, Aggeliki, is one of the most knowledgeable guides we’ve had and certainly introduced us to the beauty of Cretan landscape, culture, and life! Being a private tour, the pace was relaxing from the moment we were picked up by Aggeliki, and the organizers were very flexible to work around our own schedule. The lake we stopped at first was astonishing, with incredible views and refreshing water. Perfect for families with children! Then onto the Olive Oil mill, where the owner of the family business showed us around his factory and explained the process of olive oil making. Finally, we stopped at the winery, where we spent most of our time touring the gardens, eating a delicious light lunch and tasting 5 spectacular wines. Throughout the tour, we were touched by what close ties our guide had with the local business owners, and we felt we received even more excellent service because of it. We also noticed that the winery had both families and couples, and the whole place had a wonderful family feel to it. Thank you, Aggeliki for such a fantastic day in the Cretan mountains! We highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to get a taste of all the luxuries that local life has to offer.