Semi Private Wine Tour of 2 wineries with Transfer and Lunch

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Pick up and Drop off from customers Hotel
Bottled water
Wine & Raki
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Full Course Menu including wine
Transportation with Premium SUV

Gratuities

Overview

Discover the culinary delights of Crete from Real People. You will be a part of their Real Life and share with them their knowledge of local products and delicacies. Be part of True Crete. Enjoy a private tasting of local wines. Enjoy a homemade lunch in the most unique and beautiful environment Small-group tours limited to 8 people Tailor-made experience Hotel pickup and drop-off included

Itinerary

The Palace of Knossos (Pass By)

The Minoan palace is the main place to visit in Knossos (or Knossos), an important city in antiquity, with continuous life from the Neolithic years to the 5th century. It is built on the hill of Kefala, with easy access to the sea and the interior of Crete. According to tradition, it was the seat of the wise king Minos. Fascinating myths, of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and of Daedalus with Icarus, are connected with the palace of Knossos.
Agia Irini (Pass By)

In the area of Agia Irini at Spilia there is the largest of the aqueduct bridges built in Crete in order to solve the water shortage problem of the Grand Castle (today's Heraklion). Through this water bridge built during the Egyptian occupation (1830-40) the water was transferred from the Fountana spring in Kounavi and from the Miliaras spring in Skalani, to the center of Heraklion, after it had been merged with the water coming through the Venetian aqueduct of Morozini. The reason for the construction was the identification by the Egyptians of the ancient Roman aqueduct of Knossos, with an underground tunnel 1150m long, which was cleaned, opened and restored. The east entrance of the tunnel survives in excellent condition, while the west is blocked by soil. The area is ideal for a walk, as in the adjacent church of Agia Irini (Saint Irene) there is a very beautiful park with trees and benches.
Domaine Paterianakis

Arriving at the winery, the winemaker will take us step by step through the winery facilities; learn the local variety of grapes, and the process to become wine. A Wine Tasting of exquisite wines will take place living the aromas of the Cretan soil.

1 hour 10 minutes
Lyrarakis Winery

Arriving at the winery, the winemaker will take us step by step through the winery facilities; learn the local variety of grapes, and the process to become wine. A Wine Tasting of exquisite wines will take place living the aromas of the Cretan soil.

1 hour
Archanes

Arriving at the beautiful square of Archanes village. In a unique environment at the center of the village surrounded by tall trees and flowers, located at the foot of mountain Giouhtas. You will enjoy Cretan hospitality at its best by having lunch at one of the most know taverns. An interesting combination of a tavern and little shop in which you can taste on your own different olive oils, honey, and locally produced marmalades. Lunch consists of a salad, starter, main course, and dessert. A bottle of water, a glass of wine each, and a small carafe of raki are also included.

2 hours

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring a hat, sunscreen and light Clothing
Please advise any specific dietary requirements or Allergies at time of booking
Spending Money in case you would like to make a purchace
Vegetarian option is available Upon Request

Free Cancellation

April 27100% refund

April 28No refund

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Brilliant experience

Published on Jun, 2024

We’ve just got back from having the most wonderful day. From the first stop, an added experience at an olive oil farm to the very last meal we were entertained and educated on the arts of olive oil and wine making. Aggeliki looked after us brilliantly and for the day we truly experienced Cretian hospitality. I highly recommend this trip. Take some cash as WiFi can be unreliable when making purchases. Beautiful scenery, company and a simply brilliant day.

A great trip for wine lovers

Published on May, 2024

An excellent day out! We visited Titakis winery first and were shown around all stages of the production process before trying 5 delicious wines, all local varieties. Next was Stilianou winery which was a much smaller, family run affair. We tried some more lovely wines, including two which were unfiltered. We then went on to lunch which was fantastic. Greek salad, stuffed vine leaves, and a pasta dish, followed by orange cake and accompanied by wine & raki. Our driver, Rula, was really friendly, enthusiastic, and even helped us book a restaurant she recommended for dinner.

Cretan wines and food

Published on Aug, 2023

Whilst labelled a semi-private tour, there were only the two of us. Tony collected us from our apartment - he was friendly, interesting and knowledgeable about Crete, Heraklio, and food and wine around Heraklio, and gave us time to absorb our trip and in the information he’d given us. Irena’s excellent tour of the Titakis winery of three generations, and tastings of wines from local varieties of Crete was an absorbing experience - not to be missed. Titakis vineyards are mostly approx 50kms south, so it was then fascinating to compare the the much the same varieties grown locally at the newly developed Digenakis winery. The long-time inter-generational family-owned Taverna Filosofos in Archanes delivered us wonderful delicious meals with great service, in a delightful cozy courtyard.

Amazing

Published on May, 2023

Super fun and relaxing, everyone was super knowledgeable and friendly! They answered all of our questions and the questions they didn’t know, they found out for us! One of our favorite tours! Driver was super friendly and patient for us!!

Brilliant Day trip!

Published on Oct, 2022

Picked up from our hotel by Alex who was our lovely tour guide and taken to the first winery. We were the only ones there, the view was amazing, the tour was great and the wine was so nice we bought some - we tried 4 wines in total and their olive oil. The second winery was lovely too, we got a tour of the vineyard and tried 4 glasses of wine. For dinner we were taken to a little town in the mountains. We had so much food, we were stuffed. They were so accommodating and lovely, the food was amazing too. We loved the whole day, really worth the money.