Heraklion Private Wine Tour: Exclusive SUV Journey to Premier Cretan Wineries with Lunch

Embark on an exclusive private wine tour in Heraklion, Crete. Explore premier wineries, taste 12 premium wines, and indulge in a 3-course Cretan meal amidst vineyards.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Peza - Explore the varied landscape of the inland, featuring olive trees, quaint traditional villages, and the vineyards of Peza, Crete’s largest wine region.

  • Domaine Paterianakis - Enjoy a guided tour of the winery’s facilities and underground cellar. Taste 5 wines paired with cheese and other local delicacies, all under the expert guidance of our sommelier.

  • Alagni - Visit the “Karaoula” Medieval Wine Press near Alagni village. Learn about traditional winemaking methods in Heraklion from our sommelier.

  • Lyrarakis Winery - Take a guided tour of the vineyard and cellar at one of the island’s oldest wineries. Our sommelier will introduce you to indigenous grape varieties and winemaking techniques. Stroll through the grapevines and enjoy the picturesque views. Savor a wine tasting of 6 wines paired with a full lunch, including starters, a main course, and dessert, each matched with a different excellent Cretan wine.

What's Included
  • Guided tour in Wineries, Vineyards, Cellars and Medieval Wine press
  • Taste 12 Selected Wines From Crete’s exquisite grape varieties
  • Visit 2 Αward-Winning Family Wineries and learn about the wine making art
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local cheese and other Cretan delicacies during wine tastings
  • Lunch Time. 3 course traditional cuisine food and wine pairing meal
What's Not Included
  • All Gratuities
  • Tranfers from/to Chersonisos, Malia, Agia Pelagia additional charge 22 US $ per booking
  • Transfers from/to Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Rethymnon additional charge 50 US $ Per Booking
Additional Information

Delight in an exclusively personal experience with no other guests present, under the full guidance of a local, certified Sommelier. Embark on a journey to the countryside via SUV to explore two renowned Cretan Wineries and a wine press with a history surpassing 500 years. Your tour comprises a tasting session of 12 handpicked superior wines complemented with authentic local appetizers and concludes with a sumptuous 3-course Cretan feast amidst the vineyards.

Location
Peza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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546pavelm
Aug 30, 2024
Worth every euro - Excellent trip - great personal approach. Our whole family including 3 years son enjoyed the trip so much! Thanks a lot Areti!
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Michael_d
Jul 27, 2024
Knowledgeable sommelier, great wineries, great time - We had a delightful day with Areti, a Level 3 sommelier who graciously shared her knowledge with us. Areti took us to two wineries, where she introduced us to some of Crete's finest wines and helped us learn with each sip. At our second stop, "lunch" was a multi-course, full meal that was amazingly delicious and paired with each of the wines we tasted. Areti also was very accommodating with our request for vegetarian offerings with our meal. We all went home, talking for days to come about how special this experience was.
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Johanna
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing Last Day! - Amazing day with Areti! She is truly personable, kind, and friendly. My husband and I were at the end of our honeymoon in Greece, and this was the best way to spend our last day in Heraklion! Definitely recommend, and we would love to do again in the future! Thank you so much!!
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Marcoversatile
Jul 20, 2024
Delightful experience - This tour offers an incredible experience for couples and is a definite highlight of any visit to the region. Areti is an exceptional guide who effortlessly immerses you in the town's atmosphere. I cherished learning about Greek wines, the perfect wine pairings for different foods, and gaining insights into the area's culture and history. My first wine-tasting adventure is a memory that I will always hold dear.
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Blake_a
Jul 14, 2024
Fantastic day! - Fantastic experience. We went to two gorgeous local vineyards and tried many different wines paired with fresh food straight from their gardens. The guide was a very knowledgeable sommelier and gave us great information on the wines and history of the area. We ended the tour walking around a small village famous for its flowers and gardens. I will be recommending this tour to everyone i know who plans to visit Crete.
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Hopem636
Jul 2, 2024
Unmissable experience to learn about local Cretan culture - We had the most wonderful day with Areti! My husband and I booked the experience with Chase points thinking it would be a fun honeymoon experience and a good chance to learn about wine (we knew practically nothing about wine beforehand). We didn't expect that we would learn so much about Cretan food and culture as well. We went to two vineyards, which served us 5-6 tasting glasses of wine each plus delicious local food. Areti is very knowledgeable about local wine varieties and was an excellent teacher to help us understand how to assess a wine for acidity, body, aromas, and aftertaste. In between the two vineyards, we visited an ancient wine press, which was very informative and amazing to see. The second vineyard really stood out -- a gorgeous setting and a ?6? course meal of local cuisine, paired with their wines. Areti is knowledge, funny, and kind. This was definitely the highlight of our whole honeymoon!
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Cristabell_r
Jun 24, 2024
Wonderful, relaxing experience - Areti was so welcoming and knowledgeble! Very intimate tour with lots of amazing wine and food (you will be full by the end of this tour!) Highly reccommend if you want a relaxing, laid back day to see the vineyards of Crete and try amazing food/wine. It was such a wonderful experience.
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Q1046wkchristopherd
Jun 13, 2024
10/10 would recommend! - We had an excellent time! The wines were great and our guide, Areti, was amazing. She was nice and informative and made it a very personal experience!
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Adibalk6
Jun 12, 2024
Beautiful, interesting, and tasty afternoon - My husband and I were lucky to experience the wines and ambience of Crete with Areti! Not only did we learn a lot, but the wines and food were wonderful and the setting was perfect. Areti is very kind and knowledgeable. We would never have found these beautiful places otherwise. Highly recommend this experience!
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Kbrwriter
Jun 8, 2024
Great insightful and delicious tour with Areti - We had a fantastic day with Areti, who insisted on honoring her tour even though she had cut her hand earlier that morning and needed stitches. We thoroughly enjoyed our tasting at Domaine Paterianakis and our lunch pairing at Lyrirakis. We appreciated Areti sharing her insights into each wine we tasted as well as the history and evolution of winemaking in Crete in general
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