The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area

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About this activity

In a small and friendly group of maximum 6 people, partake in a sensational visit of 2 wineries of Archanes to meet some winemakers of this historical wine region. Pass by Archanes region, the birthplace of cretan wines with a 4.000 years of history, an its various landscapes. Visit a new and dynamic winery. Join the winemaker for a tour on the vineyards, learning about vine growing and winemaking techniques. This will be followed by tasting 5 wines of local grapes varietals paired with local cheeses and other delicacies. Move then to one of the oldest bio organic winery of the region. There, after visiting the domain, you will taste 6 wines with cheeses and delicacies pairing under the guidance of the winemaker, enjoying the breathtaking view on the vineyards.

Move then to Archanes , pretty traditional town, for food an amazing food and wine experience: 4 stages traditional cretan food paired with 5 selected premium wines from the island to create a sensational food pairing.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Made in Crete

Ages: Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Wine tasting
Included: Driver/guide
Included: 3-course lunch
Included: Beverages
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Food tasting

Not included

Not included: Beers and non alcoholic drinks

Itinerary

Archanes

Passing by

Pass by Archanes traditional wine region, the birthplace of Cretan wines with a 4.000 years wine history. Enjoy the various landscapes of the region, from olive groves to hills covered with vineyards.
Garakis Winery

2 hours Admission included

First stop for a guided tour on small family new and promising winery. Meet the winemaker and join him for a tour on the vineyards, learning about vines growing and wine techniques. Then, in a cosy family atmosphere, taste 5 wines paired with local cheeses and local delicacies under the guidance of the winemaker himself.
Winery Stilianou

2 hours Admission included

the second stop will be to a family bio organic winery for visiting the facilities. After the visit, enjoy the breathtaking view while tasting the 6 wines of the domain paired with local cheeses and vegetables.
Stop 4

2 hours

After an introduction to extra virgin olive oil, you will be able to taste up to 12 premium extra virgin olive oil of the island, with local products like honey, grape sirup,... Then, have some lunch at one of the most renowned restaurant in the pretty traditional town of Archanes. In a shaded and picturesque square, enjoy a 2 Starters, main and desserts which will be paired with 5 glasses of selected premium wines of the island to perfectly match with your food. Food, wines, and water are included in price.

Menu exemple: local mix salad , beans and lentils salad, stuffed wine leaves, grilled cretan cheese and grilled aubergines, olive and cheese fritters, aromatic rice pilaf with Lamb or/and chicken, lemon pie and local halva.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Pela
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
Hersonissos Maris Hotel

and 533 more pickup points

Pickup only from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos area. Departure from Agios Nikolaos at 8.00 Heraklion at 08:30 (every pickup will depend of the location of each hotel, your time will be confirmed later when provided with adress of hotel where you will stay)

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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Important: this tour is only available from North coast Heraklion area to Agios Nikolaos (Heraklion, Agia Pelagia, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Hersonnissos, Stalida, Analipsi, Anissaras, Malia, Sissi, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda,…)
Customers need to have their voucher (either by phone or printed on a paper) with them during the tour for tax reason
Pick up will be organized as much as possible at hotel reception. However it can happen for traffic reason (city town, no parking at hotel, one way roads, ... that we will provife a close to hotel meeting point with parking place