Dourakis Winery
Your guests drive through Cretan vineyards to arrive at Dourakis Winery, where they're greeted by rolling hills and the Mediterranean's distant shimmer.
Dourakis Winery is a restaurant destination wedding venue in CHANIA, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Chania International Airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannis) (CHQ), 50–60 minutes. Best months: April, June, July, August.
About Dourakis Winery
Your guests drive through Cretan vineyards to arrive at Dourakis Winery, where they're greeted by rolling hills and the Mediterranean's distant shimmer.
The restaurant's terrace opens onto working grape fields, creating an authentic backdrop where wine flows as freely as conversation.
With a 4.6/5 Google rating, this venue transforms a celebration into a genuine connection between people, place, and the land itself.
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A quiet afternoon here is pure bliss. The service is impeccable, and the wine is absolutely delightful. We visited for our honeymoon, and our host made it extra special with a personalized wedding wine and champagne.
Ryan Crossley · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CHQ, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located in Alikampos, Apokoronou, a region producing wine for over 30 years
- Restaurant venue seated directly on the winery grounds with vineyard views
- Access to Dourakis's full wine collection for tastings and custom pairings
- Outdoor terrace accommodates 20–150 guests with natural shade from grapevines
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- AfternoonGuest arrival; check-in at Chania hotels; optional welcome dinner at the winery
- 3:00 PMCeremony in vineyard or on terrace; cocktail hour with wine tasting
- 5:30 PMReception dinner begins; toasts, dancing, local music performance
- 11:00 PMLate-night dessert and final toasts; guests depart or return to hotels
- MorningOptional post-wedding brunch in Chania before departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CHQ · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Chania International Airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannis).
- Typical total
- €4,000–10,000+Aisle estimate
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€4,000–10,000+ (50–80 guests; excluding travel and accommodation)
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €45–75 a headAisle estimate
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€45–75 (food, wine, service; varies by menu)
- Room rate
- €70–180 a nightAisle estimate
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€70–180 (nearby Chania hotels; not on-site)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2825 051761
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Final pricing depends on guest count, menu selections, wine package, and seasonal demand. Consultation with the venue required for customized quotes. Accommodation costs reflect nearby options; wedding parties often stay in Chania town.
Questions about the venue
Can we incorporate wine into the ceremony?+
Yes. Dourakis offers custom wine selections and can arrange wine blessings, toasts, or vineyard processions as part of your ceremony design.
What's the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20–150 guests across the restaurant and terrace areas, with flexibility for both intimate and larger celebrations.
Is accommodation available on-site?+
Dourakis is a restaurant-winery venue without lodging. Nearby hotels in Chania (15–30 minutes away) offer a range of options from budget to luxury.
Can we customize the menu?+
The restaurant works with couples to build menus featuring local Cretan cuisine paired with Dourakis wines, with dietary accommodations available upon request.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.