Round-Trip Shuttle: Lyrarakis Winery or Politakis Olive Mill

Crete, Greece
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

What makes this shuttle service unique is the freedom to choose between two authentic Cretan producer experiences. Select either Lyrarakis Winery for a wine-focused visit or Politakis Olive Mill to discover the world of Cretan olive oil. Travellers choosing different options can share the journey from Heraklion, enjoy their selected venue and return together.

With a central meeting point, organised round-trip transportation and a small-group minivan, there is no need to rent a car, arrange an expensive taxi or worry about driving after a wine tasting. The shuttle price covers transportation only, allowing each traveller to choose and pay for the experience that suits them best.

Options

Lyrarakis Shuttle Service

Shuttle Service
Duration: 3 hours
Meals and Drinks are NOT Incl
Minivan
Wine Tasting is NOT Included

Politakis Olive Mill Shuttle

Pick-up from Heraklion City : We pick up everyone from the meeting point in Heraklion City. Extra charge may apply for people outside Heraklion city limit
Olive Oil Tour with Tastings
Small Group
Duration: 3 hours
No Meals are Included
MiniVan

What's included

  • Round-trip shuttle transportation from our Heraklion office
  • English-speaking host at the olive mill
  • Tasting of three exquisite varieties of olive oil
  • Guided visit to Politakis Olive Mill
  • Introduction to traditional and modern olive oil production
  • Guided olive grove tour
  • Personal expenses and purchases at the olive mill or at the winery
  • Gratuities
  • Lyrarakis Winery tour and wine-tasting fees
  • Food and additional drinks

What to expect

  1. Heraklion
    30m
    Meeting Point – LocalTrips4U Office, Heraklion
    Meet our team at the LocalTrips4U office in Heraklion and check in for your morning olive oil experience. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

    Transfer to Politakis Olive Mill – 30 Minutes
    Travel by comfortable shuttle through the Cretan countryside to Politakis Olive Mill.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Begin with a guided walk through the olive grove and learn about olive cultivation, harvesting, and the importance of olive trees in Cretan life. Continue inside the olive mill to discover how olives are processed and how high-quality extra virgin olive oil is produced.

    The experience concludes with a guided tasting of three exquisite qualities of olive oil. Learn how to recognise their aromas, flavours, texture, and distinctive characteristics.
  3. Lyrarakis Winery
    1h 30m
    Spend approximately 90 minutes at Lyrarakis Winery, surrounded by the vineyards and peaceful countryside of Alagni. Depending on the experience you reserve directly with the winery, you can join a guided visit through the vineyards, cellar and vine museum before discovering wines produced from distinctive Cretan grape varieties.

    Choose a guided wine tasting and, if available, add local food pairings or a vineyard picnic. The shuttle price includes transportation only; winery tours, tastings and food must be booked and paid for separately directly with Lyrarakis Winery.
  4. Heraklion
    30m
    Return Transfer to Heraklion – 30 Minutes
    After the tasting, board the shuttle for the return journey to our Heraklion office.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will send the vehicle type, color, license plate number, and driver’s name via WhatsApp or this platform.

End point

We will send the vehicle type, color, license plate number, and driver’s name via WhatsApp or this platform.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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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  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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