Elounda: Private Wine & Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Lunch

Heraklion, Greece
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Duration6h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover the authentic flavors of Crete on a private culinary journey from Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, or Milatos. Unlike typical wine tours, this experience combines three essential elements of Cretan gastronomy: premium olive oil, indigenous wines, and traditional home-cooked cuisine.

Visit **Politakis Olive Mill** for an olive oil tasting, then explore the renowned **family-owned Lyrarakis Winery**, where you'll taste five wines made from native Cretan grape varieties. Complete your journey with a delicious home-cooked lunch in a traditional village, away from crowded tourist restaurants.

With **private transportation, genuine local producers, and a relaxed, personalized atmosphere**, this is more than a tasting tour—it's a chance to experience Crete's living traditions, meet its people, and discover the flavors that have shaped the island for generations.

What's included

  • Winery and Cellar Tour
  • Pick up and Drop off from customers Hotel
  • Four-course Menu including wine at a local Tavern
  • Wine Tasting of 5 indigenous labels
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transportation with Premium SUV or Car
  • Tasting of extra virgin olive oils, olives, Olive Jam.
  • Private means Private (private Group from 1 to 6 people maximum)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Skalani
    2h
    Guided tour at a family-run Olive Farm. Visit olive fields nearby, the Olive Mill facilities and learn about the trip of olives from the area to the bottle. An Olive Oil tasting will be held in order to understand the difference in flavors and quality.
  2. Peza
    2h
    You will be visiting one of the following 3 wineries.

    Lyrarakis, Titakis or Stylianou. All three are award-winning and very famous for their wines. The final choice has to do clearly with availability on that day.

    Arriving at the winery, the winemaker will take us step by step through the winery facilities; learn us 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.
  3. Archanes
    2h
    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 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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We appreciate your booking with us and want to ensure a seamless experience for you. To provide you with the exact pick-up time, we will reach out to you either through text message or email. It's important to double-check the information you provided during the booking to ensure accuracy.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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