Heraklion Private Wine Tour: Exclusive SUV Journey to Premier Cretan Wineries with Lunch

Embark on an exclusive private wine tour in Heraklion, Crete. Explore premier wineries, taste 12 premium wines, and indulge in a 3-course Cretan meal amidst vineyards.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Peza - Explore the varied landscape of the inland, featuring olive trees, quaint traditional villages, and the vineyards of Peza, Crete’s largest wine region.
  • Domaine Paterianakis - Enjoy a guided tour of the winery’s facilities and underground cellar. Taste 5 wines paired with cheese and other local delicacies, all under the expert guidance…
What's Included
  • Guided tour in Wineries, Vineyards, Cellars and Medieval Wine press
  • Taste 12 Selected Wines From Crete’s exquisite grape varieties
  • Visit 2 Αward-Winning Family Wineries and learn about the wine making art
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local cheese and other Cretan delicacies during wine tastings
  • Lunch Time. 3 course traditional cuisine food and wine pairing meal
What's Not Included
  • All Gratuities
  • Tranfers from/to Chersonisos, Malia, Agia Pelagia additional charge 22 US $ per booking
  • Transfers from/to Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Rethymnon additional charge 50 US $ Per Booking
Additional Information

Delight in an exclusively personal experience with no other guests present, under the full guidance of a local, certified Sommelier. Embark on a journey to the countryside via SUV to explore two renowned Cretan Wineries and a wine press with a history surpassing 500 years. Your tour comprises a tasting session of 12 handpicked superior wines…

Location
Peza
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Charlies837
Oct 16, 2024
Just a lovely day! - We had a wonderful, relaxing private wine tour with Areti, who was both knowledgable about the wine and the area. The two vineyards selected presented us with a delectable range of local wines. Each vineyard had a strong vision driving their wine production. The food was simply delicious. We also had time for a relaxing walk in a beautiful local village, stopping for a drink and chat. We were picked up and returned to our hotel, so no effort required! Overall the day was fun and very good value - we fully recommend this to enhance your Crete holiday experience.
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Leslielh3878sp
Oct 12, 2024
Amazing Experience - We had a wonderful time with Areti. She is very knowledgeable about wine and the region. She made sure that our day was fun & memorable. It was a great experience, and we highly recommend booking with Areti.
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Tomcq7276vm
Oct 8, 2024
The highlight of our holiday in Crete! - We had the most fantastic day with Areti, visiting two vineyards with wine and food tastings. Areti picked up us from our hotel reception, and communication was clear ahead of the day. It was immediately evident how passionate Areti is both about Crete and wine. She answered my (many) questions about wine and more broadly about Crete and Greece. The wine tasting was tailored to our tastes, with Areti asking questions to better understand our preferences. The food was plentiful, I have a big appetite, and was unable to finish everything! By the end of the day Areti felt like a friend rather than a tour guide. There was no pressure to buy any wine from the vinyards, but Areti helped us choose a couple of bottles for us to enjoy that evening - which were both fantastic. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to visit Vinyards in Crete.
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Hannah_s
Oct 5, 2024
Amazing experience - This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. My friend and I went to Crete not knowing much about it and learned so much. The wine and food was soo amazing and our guide was the absolutely best.
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Joseph_w
Oct 4, 2024
Perfect Wine Tour in Crete - I booked this tour for my wife and I for our honeymoon, as we were on a Norwegian cruise with a stop in Heraklion. I chose it because we both love wine and saw many great reviews, and I have to say it was definitely one of our highlights of Greece! Areti was a wonderful guide and knowledgeable sommelier. Both wineries were beautiful and had great wines. At the second winery, the food paired well with the wines was authentic and absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend this tour for any other couple(s) who want an authentic experience and glimpse into the wine culture of Crete. It is definitely worth your money over a cruise-sponsored excursion, especially with the privacy of not sharing the tour with a large group. We hope to visit Crete again in the future to further explore the rich culture of the island.
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James_d
Sep 30, 2024
Beautiful scenery, excellent wine, great food, wonderful guide. - Excellent tour. Areti is not only pleasant but very knowledgeable about the region and its wines. Great tour for both neophytes and serous oenophiles.
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Nicole_l
Sep 19, 2024
VIP treatment - We had an amazing day with Areti. She is so knowledgeable and she made our day so fun. She treated us like VIP and made it so personable. Thank you! Nicole and Bridget
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Jamie_d
Sep 19, 2024
Fantastic Cretian winery tour - We had a fantastic time on the winery tour. It went above and beyond our expectations! If your considering this trip, then I’d highly recommend doing so. Thanks again!
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546pavelm
Aug 30, 2024
Worth every euro - Excellent trip - great personal approach. Our whole family including 3 years son enjoyed the trip so much! Thanks a lot Areti!
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Michael_d
Jul 27, 2024
Knowledgeable sommelier, great wineries, great time - We had a delightful day with Areti, a Level 3 sommelier who graciously shared her knowledge with us. Areti took us to two wineries, where she introduced us to some of Crete's finest wines and helped us learn with each sip. At our second stop, "lunch" was a multi-course, full meal that was amazingly delicious and paired with each of the wines we tasted. Areti also was very accommodating with our request for vegetarian offerings with our meal. We all went home, talking for days to come about how special this experience was.
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From $215
up to 4 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).