Private SUV Wine Tour with Lunch

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


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


Informacion Adicional
"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"



Start Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 7 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

• N. Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Crete Greece

Ports

• Heraklion Port Passenger Station, Leof. Nearchou, Iraklio 713 07, Greece

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• 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

Not Included

• All Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Facilities