Heraklion Wine&Olive Oil Tasting

Crete, Greece
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Duration5h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Indulge in a journey for the senses with our exclusive wine and olive oil tasting tour. Travel in total comfort throughout the experience, as all transfers are conducted in our VIP luxury, climate-controlled Mercedes vans.
You'll be transported to the heart of Crete's agricultural heritage, beginning at a family-run estate to witness the production of "liquid gold," where an expert-led tasting reveals the nuanced aromas of premium extra virgin olive oils. The adventure continues at prestigious wineries to explore sun-drenched vineyards and cellars alongside a qualified sommelier.

Options

Semi private

semi private group of 10 max.
Pickup included

private

private
Pickup included

What's included

  • olive oil tasting
  • Bottled water
  • Admission fee
  • Guaranteed On Time return to your Cruise Ship
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 20 euro aprox. for 5 labels of diffrent indigenous variety premium wines per winery

What to expect

  1. Lyrarakis Winery
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Lyrarakis Wines is run by the second-generation winemakers, supported by an extended family of skilled professionals.
    They have devoted themselves to the revival of rare grape varieties of Crete , their portfolio features more than 11 indigenous varieties, with three saved from extinction.
    As sustainability advocates, they transitioned to organic viticulture in 2020 and part of their regenerative approach,they have stopped ploughing the ground and only use their own fertilizer made of organic waste from their kitchen, the winemaking process, and the nearby oil mills.
  2. DAF Wines by Douloufaki Fereniki
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    DAF WINES family winery is located in the mountainous region of Dafnes, Crete, the village where their family originated. They have been dedicated to vine cultivation for wine production, according to our family traditions and values, for over 117 years. Their grandfather, Evangelos Douloufakis, was the first in our family to receive distinction for his entry at the International Fair of Thessaloniki in 1952, where his wine was praised for its excellent quality by the exhibition hosts.

    Tradition, Principles and Values:
    Each activity carried out by their company hides a story about wine, with experience and knowledge gleaned from their grandfathers
  3. Omalia Olive Press
    1h · Admission ticket included
    visit an oilive oil mill , learning all about olive oil and the cultivation of the olive trees as well as the pressing methods.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
Pickup details

we can pick you up from your hotel or at the meeting points we will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travellers name on it. For the cruise ships passengers the tour adjusts so they will return in time for boarding

pick up areas for the semi private group Heraklion,analipsi,Chersonissos,Mallia area

pick up areas for the private option Heraklion area as above and Agios Nikolaos ,Plaka,Elounda

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wineries might be diffrent depending the availibility from November to March but of the same category

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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€200.00 per person
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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