A Wine Tasting Sailing Experience

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5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is not just a sailing trip and not just a wine tasting. It brings both together in a unique setting: onboard the elegant sailing yacht Princess Elena, surrounded by the Cretan Sea and the natural beauty of Dia Island.

Travelers will enjoy a guided tasting of 5 selected Cretan wines, learning about Crete’s ancient wine heritage, local grape varieties and winemaking traditions. The tasting is paired with local cheese, olives and seasonal fruit, creating an authentic Cretan food and wine experience at sea.

What makes it special is the combination of expert wine knowledge, relaxed sailing, crystal-clear waters and a small-group atmosphere of up to 8 guests, offering a more personal and high-quality experience than a standard boat tour.

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of Marina Café at the Old Venetian Port of Heraklion. The skipper/host will be waiting by the sailing yacht. Please arrive on time and bring your booking confirmation. We may contact the lead traveler if needed.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    The highlight of this experience is a guided tasting of 5 selected Cretan wines onboard, paired with local cheese, olives and seasonal fruit. Guests will explore Crete’s rich wine heritage, discover local grape varieties, and learn how the island’s history, land and climate shape the character of each wine. The journey begins at the historic Venetian Port of Heraklion, where guests board the elegant sailing yacht Princess Elena and set sail towards Dia Island. During the cruise, they can enjoy beautiful sea views, the coastline of Heraklion and the calm atmosphere of sailing in the Cretan waters. Once anchored at Dia Island, guests will have free time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe or simply relax in the crystal-clear waters. The wine tasting then takes place onboard, creating a unique setting where Cretan wine, local flavors and the sea come together. After the tasting, guests will enjoy a relaxing return sailing trip back to Heraklion.

    3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Marios luxury sailing trip

Tags

Sailing
Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Water Tours
Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break

Cancellation Policy

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

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