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Food & drink
Private Wineries and Tastings Tour from Heraklion
5 hoursViator
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Private Wineries and Tastings Tour from Heraklion is a 5-hour food and drink tour in Iraklion, booked through Viator. From $540. Starts 10:00 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
Discover Crete’s authentic wine culture on this private 5-hour tour through the island’s heartland near Heraklion. Visit three boutique, family-owned wineries - Thalassinos Microwinery, Stylianou Winery, and Domain Paterianakis - and taste up to 15 premium wines paired with traditional Cretan snacks.
Your licensed wine guide will introduce you to Crete’s ancient winemaking heritage, local varieties, and culinary traditions that earned Heraklion the title of UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Perfect for wine enthusiasts, food lovers, and travelers seeking an intimate and cultural experience.
• Taste 12–15 local wines, including organic and indigenous varieties
• Enjoy traditional Cretan snacks at each stop (cheese, olives, pies & more)
• Learn about Crete’s 4,000-year-old wine heritage from a local licensed guide
• Travel in comfort with private transportation from your accommodation
• Small-scale, authentic experiences in UNESCO’s Gastronomy Destination Heraklion
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Private transportation in a comfortable A/C vehicle
- Guided wine tastings (12–15 wines total)
- Visit to 3 family wineries
- Traditional Cretan snacks at each stop
- Bottled water & refreshments during transport
- Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation (Heraklion area)
Not included
- Lunch (optional stop can be arranged)
- Personal purchases (bottles, souvenirs)
- Tips (optional)
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is it suitable for children?
- Specialized infant seats are available
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring
- Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and bring sun protection.
Other
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- All wineries are small-scale and family-operated, ensuring an intimate and authentic experience.
- The Heraklion region is recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, and this tour highlights the area's culinary and cultural richness.
- The itinerary can be adapted based on specific interests or dietary needs (if shared in advance).
Where this excursion starts
Meeting point & pickup
- Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Heraklion.
- Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 10:00 am.
Schedule checked Nov 15
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