Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

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Food and Wine pairing in the vineyards — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Food and Wine pairing in a Cool Cellar — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience traditional Greek vineyards alongside a certified sommelier on this private excursion by SUV. Venture into the countryside and learn about the winemaking traditions of Crete, including a visit to a 500-year-old wine press. Your tour includes a wine tasting of 12 premium wines paired with local snacks and culminates with a delicious 3-course Cretan meal in the middle of the vineyards.

Private tour with full access to the vineyard.

All food and drink is included

Taste several different local wines

Fully guided — see hidden gems and get local knowledge.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Greek, English
Operated by: Oinos Experience

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years) · Seniors (76–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided tour in Wineries, Vineyards, Cellars and Medieval Wine press
Included: Taste 12 Selected Wines From Crete's exquisite grape varieties
Included: Visit 2 Αward-Winning Family Wineries and learn about the wine making art.
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local cheese and other Cretan delicacies during wine tastings
Included: Lunch Time. 3 course traditional cuisine food and wine pairing meal

Not included

Not included: All Gratuities
Not included: Transfers from/to Bali, Panormos, Sissi, Neapoli, Matala additional charge 50 euro
Not included: Transfers from/to Chersonisos, Malia, Agia Pelagia, Mononaftis additional charge 20 euro per booking

Itinerary

Peza

Passing by

See the diverse landscape of the inland, the olive trees, small traditional villages and the vineyards of Peza, Crete largest Wine County.
Domaine Paterianakis

2 hours Admission included

Guided tour to the facilities and the underground cellar of the Winery.

Tasting of 5 wines paired with cheese and other local delicacies under the guidance of our Sommelier.
Alagni

one hour

Visit "Karaoula" Medieval Wine Press next to Alagni village. Be guided by our Sommelier to the traditional wine making methods of Heraklion.
Lyrarakis Winery

2 hours Admission included

Guided Vineyard and Cellar tour to one of the oldest Wineries of the island. 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 6 wines paired with Lunch. Starters, main and dessert paired with 6 glasses of different excellent Cretan wines.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pela
Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
Hotel Kallia
Andys Plaza
Lili Hotel
Miramare Hotel
MariRena Hotel
El Greco Hotel
Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
Castello City Hotel
Karteros Hotel
Irini Hotel

and 823 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Visitors from Elounda and Rethymnon are kindly requested to book the morning tour

Options

Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

Pickup included
From Elounda or Rethymnon

From Elounda or Rethymnon

SUV or mini Van

Pickup included