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The Heraklion region is the heart of Crete’s winemaking tradition, boasting some of the island’s most celebrated estates. Join your private guide—a certified wine expert—for an exclusive visit to two exceptional wineries: Titakis Winery and Lyrarakis Winery.
At Titakis Winery, explore the vineyards and cellars before savoring a tasting of 5 native Cretan varieties. Then, continue to Lyrarakis Winery, a pioneer in reviving rare indigenous grapes, where you’ll sample 5 premium wines showcasing the island’s unique terroir.
To complete this culinary journey, enjoy a gourmet lunch at a hillside restaurant with panoramic valley views. Savor authentic Cretan dishes prepared by a local chef, paired with fine local wines.
Along the way, stop at scenic gems of northern Crete, including breathtaking coastal views as you travel from Elounda to Heraklion.
This private tour ensures an intimate experience, with ample time for questions, personalized attention, and unforgettable memories.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
A member of our team will contact the guests on the phone number they have indicated during the reservation, with a text message on the mobile phone or the WhatsApp application to set the exact meeting time.
Itinerary
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Every sip reveals a taste of personal history. From its preparation technique, and its place of origin to the process and the time it took to reach your glass. It's a delightful journey that sharpens the senses and evokes emotions. That's why it requires you to take the time to savor it as it deserves. At Daskalakis Winery, the visitor has the opportunity to taste the wines of the winery in the tasting room and to see the areas where the wine is vinified and bottled. Our tasting program consists of tasting 5 indigenous varieties.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Lyrarakis Winery is a family-owned estate established in 1966, renowned for reviving nearly extinct indigenous Cretan grape varieties like Dafni, Plyto, and Melissaki. Located in the mountainous village of Alagni (480m altitude), the winery combines traditional techniques with modern innovation to produce award-winning vegan-certified wines, including reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling varieties. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the vineyards and cellars, followed by tastings paired with local delicacies, all set against stunning views of the Lassithi mountains.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Enjoy a traditional meal at the top of the hills. A four-course traditional meal in an award-winning local Tavern with a great atmosphere.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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