Overview
In a small and friendly group, partake in a sensational visit of 2 wineries of Archanes area. Visit first a new and dynamic boutique winery. Visit the facilities, from production area to bottling area, cellars with the winemakers explainign about wine process and technics.
This will be followed by a wine tasting with a sample of 5 wines representing some of the most interesting local grapes varietals. Move then to a multi awarded winery for another 5 wine sample tasting. Before lunch, in the restaurant, discover about extra virgin olive oil tasting and other traditional products like honey, marmelades, vinegars,...
Discover traditional Cretan cooking with a mezze bar visit for a real Cretan lunch. Prepare for several plates of cold and warm mezzes to be brought to your table to share. This is a fantastic experience in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. Continue your wine tasting here with 5 of the best wines of the island perfectly paired with your food.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Wine tasting
Driver/guide
Lunch
Beverages
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food tasting
Beers and non alcoholic drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Peza
Driving trough the vineyards landscapes of Peza wine area
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Digenakis Winery
2 hours
Guided tour in a boutique winery, visit facilities, with winemaker. Learn about wine process, local grapes, cretan winemaking techniques, . Followed by wine tasting of 5 differrent wines paired with local products as ham, cheese,...
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Lyrarakis Winery
2 hours
Commented wine tasting of 5 selected wines from the oldest and leading winery of the area
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Archanes
2 hours
Lunch at local restaurant. Starters, main and desserts will be paired with 5 glasses of selected wines. Food, wines, and water are included in price
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Pick up will be organized as much as possible at hotel reception. However it can happen for traffic reason (city town, no parking at hotel, one way roads, ... that we will provife a close to hotel meeting point with parking place
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area
Can I cancel The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Wine tasting
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food tasting
What's not included?
- Beers and non alcoholic drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Peza, Digenakis Winery, Lyrarakis Winery, Archanes.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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