Soap Making Workshop and Wine Tasting
Fres Village
30km From Chania
6-7 Hours
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Description
Make your very own handmade soap in our workshop in the main square of Fres village. Experience the process of soap making (cold process) and become the maker of your very own soap. Using ingredients, such as extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, fresh goat milk, aloe vera gel, essential oils, thyme honey or sea salt, you learn the process of creating an authentic soap without parabens, petrochemicals and other chemical products. The natural ingredients used for producing handmade soap gives you all the advantages they have. The natural ingredients in most handmade soaps are biodegradable. It moisturizes your hands better and longer with glycerin.
The second part of the daily trip includes the wine tasting of 6 Cretan wines:
Vidiano (White)
Muscat of Spina (White)
Retsina (White)
Liatiko (Red)
Romeiko (Red)
Fokiano (Dessert wine)
No visit in Chania is complete without a trip to the authentic villages of Apokoronas. Fres is the perfect example of a traditional village, just 25 minutes from the center of Chania city. The wine tasting is taking place in the beautiful square of Fres.
By tasting the specific wines one can get a good and comprehensive first contact with Cretan wine and discover the potential of the place for the production of high quality wines. Our chemist, oenologist and wine producer, will give you information on the traditional way of wine production and information on the wine history of the island!
Tour Hightlights
- Scenic drive through traditional Cretan villages.
- Enjoy high quality local wines with a professional oenologist.
- Make a handmade natural soap and enjoy the stunning procedure.
- Meet the locals and explore their way of life.
Prices per Group
- 1-2 persons: 155 Euro per person
- 3-4 persons: 120 Euro per person
- 5-6 persons: 98 Euro per person
- 7-8 persons: 83 Euro per person
- 9-12 persons: Ask For Availability & Rates
Inclusions
- Hotel/Villa/Port Pick-up.
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle With Professional Driver.
- Cool Bottled Water In The Car.
- All The Tastings During The Day.
- All Fees & Taxes.
Fres – A Traditional Village in Chania
Fres is a picturesque and traditional village located in Apokoronas, Chania, Crete. Built in a lush green landscape, surrounded by olive groves and orange trees, it offers peace and authentic Cretan hospitality. In the village square, there is a beautiful church, and nearby you can find old cafés and stone houses that preserve the traditional architecture.
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