Wine lovers and visitors from all over Greece will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique tasting and travel experience by taking part in “Open Cellar Doors” which is organised jointly by Greek wine producers’ associations and their member wineries.
“Open Cellar Doors” is an initiative of the European network of wine cities, in which Greece participates. The aim of this initiative is to organise “events” focusing on the wine produced by each winery open to the public. The events will encourage customers to get to know Greek wine and the winemakers.
On Saturday 17 May and Sunday 18 May 2025, from 11 o’clock in the morning to At 7 pm, wine lovers will have the opportunity to explore the Wine Routes of Greece and take part in a range of activities, including tours, tastings, competitions with great prizes and other surprises. It is worth noting that entry to the wineries on 17–18 May is free.
Plan your own “getaway” now and create your own wine tour. No matter where you are in Greece, head out into the countryside and visit one or more wineries.
Immerse yourselves in the magical world of wine, enjoy the vineyard setting, learn about the winemaking process and taste exceptional Greek wines.
Participating wineries
Prefecture of Heraklion
- Amargiotakis Winery – Open only on Sunday 18 May
- Agelakis Winery
- Alexakis Winery – Open only on Sunday 18 May
- Silva – Daskalaki Winery
- Diamantakis Winery
- Digenakis Winery – Open only on Saturday 17 May
- Agrunion Winery
Events. Sunday 18 May, 14:00–16:00: Dionysian Celebration. Accompanied by the mesmerising melodies of the harp, Ecstatic Bacchae offers you fine wine and reveals secrets in a unique theatrical experience. The event is organised by the educator and entertainer Maria Maroulita Smyrnaki. We are ready to take you on a fantastical
An adventure within the world of Dionysus. - Efrosini Winery
- Zacharioudakis Winery
- Idaia Winery
- Lyrarakis Winery
- Menexes Winery
- Scalarea Estate – Boutari Winery – Open only on Saturday 17 May
- Strataridakis Winery – Open only on Sunday 18 May
- Titakis Winery – Open only on Sunday 18 May
- Fragospito Winery
- Haralabakis Winery
Prefecture of Chania
- Agia Triada Vinolio
- Manousakis Winery will take part in 3 wines for a free wine tasting
- Dourakis Winery
- Karavitakis Winery
- Pnevmatikakis Winery
Prefecture of Rethymno
- Zouberakis Winery – Open only on Saturday 17 May
- Klados Winery
- Kourkoulou Winery – Open only on Sunday 18 May
Prefecture of Lasithi
This initiative is part of the “Crete – European Region of Gastronomy 2026” project.
See more here.
Source: winesofcrete.gr
*The Crete Winemakers Network is a member of the Rural Tourism Cluster epaithros