Heraklion Private SUV Wine Tour with Lunch
Heraklion, Greece
Get the vineyards and winetastings all to yourself on this private tour of two typical Heraklion wineries, including a visit to a 500+ year old wine press. In a comfortable SUV, travel around the local countryside and learn about the winemaking traditions in Crete — and then enjoy a food and wine pairing 4-course meal right there in the vineyards.
Private tour with full access to the vineyards
All food and drink is included
Taste 12 different local wines
Fully guided by a local certified wine Sommelier — see hidden gems and get local knowledge
Description
Pass By: Peza, Peza, Crete
See the vineyards of Peza, Crete's largest Wine County.
Stop At: Domaine Paterianakis, Heraklion, Crete 71003 Greece
Meet the Winemaker and be guided to the facilities and cellar of the Winery.
Tasting of 5 organic wines paired with local cheese and other home made delicacies
Tasting of bottled, organic "raki" made from local grapes.
Tasting of extra virgin olive oil.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alagni, Alagni, Crete
Visit "Karaoula" Medieval Wine Press next to Alagni village. Be guided by our Sommelier to the traditional wine making methods of Heraklion.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lyrarakis Winery, Alagni, Heraklion, Crete 70300 Greece
Guided Vineyard and Cellar tour. Our Sommelier introduces you to the indigenous grape varieties and winemaking techniques. Walk through the grape vines and take pleasure of the scenic views.
Wine Tasting of 5 wines paired with local delicacies such as olive oil, olives and Cretan rusk.
Lunch. Starters, main and dessert paired with 4 glasses of different excellent Cretan wines.
Duration: 4 hours
Sample Menu
• Seasonal fresh vegatable salad -
• Various cretan delicacies "meze" style
• Meat or other.
• Lemon pie or other
Offerings
Book by May 25 to save 15% off our previously offered price!
Inclusions
- Lunch Time. 4 course traditional cuisine food and wine pairing meal
- Visit 2 Αward-Winning Family Wineries and learn about the wine making art.
- Taste 12 Selected Wines From Crete's exquisite grape varieties
- Local cheese and other Cretan delicacies during wine tastings
- Guided tour in Wineries, Vineyards, Cellars and Medieval Wine press
- Entry/Admission - Domaine Paterianakis
- Entry/Admission - Lyrarakis Winery
Exclusions
- All Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Our tour guide is a holder of COVID 19 vaccination certificate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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