From Elounda Private Heraklion Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch
Kounavi
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The Heraklion region is the heart of Crete’s winemaking tradition, boasting some of the island’s most celebrated estates. Join your private guide—a certified wine expert—for an exclusive visit to two exceptional wineries: Titakis Winery and Lyrarakis Winery.
At Titakis Winery, explore the vineyards and cellars before savoring a tasting of 5 native Cretan varieties. Then, continue to Lyrarakis Winery, a pioneer in reviving rare indigenous grapes, where you’ll sample 5 premium wines showcasing the island’s unique terroir.
To complete this culinary journey, enjoy a gourmet lunch at a hillside restaurant with panoramic valley views. Savor authentic Cretan dishes prepared by a local chef, paire...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine Tasting of 10 wines in total
Visit two Wineries and their Facilities
Four-Course Traditional Lunch at a local taverna at Archanes Village
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Itinerary
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Titakis Wines- Fabrika Wine Experience
Every sip reveals a taste of personal history. From its preparation technique, and its place of origin to the process and the time it took to reach your glass. It's a delightful journey that sharpens the senses and evokes emotions. That's why it requires you to take the time to savor it as it deserves.
At Daskalakis Winery, the visitor has the opportunity to taste the wines of the winery in the tasting room and to see the areas where the wine is vinified and bottled.
Our tasting program consists of tasting 5 indigenous varieties.
2 hours
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Lyrarakis Winery
Lyrarakis Winery is a family-owned estate established in 1966, renowned for reviving nearly extinct indigenous Cretan grape varieties like Dafni, Plyto, and Melissaki. Located in the mountainous village of Alagni (480m altitude), the winery combines traditional techniques with modern innovation to produce award-winning vegan-certified wines, including reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling varieties. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the vineyards and cellars, followed by tastings paired with local delicacies, all set against stunning views of the Lassithi mountains.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Archanes
Enjoy a traditional meal at the top of the hills. A four-course traditional meal in an award-winning local Tavern with a great atmosphere.
From Elounda Private Heraklion Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch
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About
The Heraklion region is the heart of Crete’s winemaking tradition, boasting some of the island’s most celebrated estates. Join your private guide—a certified wine expert—for an exclusive visit to two exceptional wineries: Titakis Winery and Lyrarakis Winery.
At Titakis Winery, explore the vineyards and cellars before savoring a tasting of 5 native Cretan varieties. Then, continue to Lyrarakis Winery, a pioneer in reviving rare indigenous grapes, where you’ll sample 5 premium wines showcasing the island’s unique terroir.
To complete this culinary journey, enjoy a gourmet lunch at a hillside restaurant with panoramic valley views. Savor authentic Cretan dishes prepared by a local chef, paire...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine Tasting of 10 wines in total
Visit two Wineries and their Facilities
Four-Course Traditional Lunch at a local taverna at Archanes Village