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A Wine Tasting Sailing Experience

  • 5h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment

Itinerary

  1. 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.

    3.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

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.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 8 travellers
Operated by
Marios luxury sailing trip
  • 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

How it compares in Greece, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 1748 experiences we list in Greece, outside the cities.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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