Crete Wine Tour: Discover Local Wineries in Heraklion

4 hours 30 minutes • Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided • Operated by MOYSIDIS TRAVEL

Why we love it?

The Crete Wine Discovery Tour offers a 4.5-hour immersive experience into the island's rich vinicultural heritage. Participants will visit the renowned Digenakis and Lyrarakis wineries, where they can explore local wine production methods and savor distinctive Cretan flavors. This tour is ideal for wine enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike, providing insights into the traditions and practices that shape Crete's wine scene. Accompanied by a professional sommelier, guests will also enjoy a meal at a traditional tavern, enhancing their understanding of how local cuisine complements the wines of the region.
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Inclusions

  • Pick-up / Drop-off at your hotel.
  • Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver.
  • Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
  • Accompaniment by a professional Sommelier.
  • All Fees and Taxes.

Exclusions

  • Wine tasting at the Lyrarakis winery - 18€ per person (7 types of wine).
  • Wine tasting at the Digenis winery - 12€ per person (6 types of wine).
  • Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.

Itinerary

Digenakis Winery

Lyrarakis Winery

Cretan traditional tavern

Taverns in Greece are not only a public dining space. Tavern is Greek cultural phenomenon.

Tavern is a place where Greeks warmly welcome their guests showing them authentic Greek hospitality and the high standarts of quality of food they are offering.

Fruits and vegetables grown on fertile Cretan highlands, meat and cheese all just brought by shepard from the moutains, cooked by hardworking and loving hands. There we invite you to feast after winetasting!

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses and Hat, Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
  • Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated, and we exercise all discretion.
  • Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before traveling to Crete. Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Heraklion. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation. Private pick-up from Rethymno & Chania, and other cities on Crete upon request*.

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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