Heraklion Wine&Olive Oil Tasting
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Indulge in a journey for the senses with our exclusive wine and olive oil tasting tour. Travel in total comfort throughout the experience, as all transfers are conducted in our VIP luxury, climate-controlled Mercedes vans. You'll be transported to the heart of Crete's agricultural heritage, beginning at a family-run estate to witness the production of "liquid gold," where an expert-led tasting reveals the nuanced aromas of premium extra virgin olive oils. The adventure continues at prestigious wineries to explore sun-drenched vineyards and cellars alongside a qualified sommelier.
Inclusions
What's included
- olive oil tasting
- Bottled water
- Admission fee
- Guaranteed On Time return to your Cruise Ship
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- 20 euro aprox. for 5 labels of diffrent indigenous variety premium wines per winery
Itinerary
Lyrarakis Wines is run by the second-generation winemakers, supported by an extended family of skilled professionals. They have devoted themselves to the revival of rare grape varieties of Crete , their portfolio features more than 11 indigenous varieties, with three saved from extinction. As sustainability advocates, they transitioned to organic viticulture in 2020 and part of their regenerative approach,they have stopped ploughing the ground and only use their own fertilizer made of organic waste from their kitchen, the winemaking process, and the nearby oil mills.
DAF WINES family winery is located in the mountainous region of Dafnes, Crete, the village where their family originated. They have been dedicated to vine cultivation for wine production, according to our family traditions and values, for over 117 years. Their grandfather, Evangelos Douloufakis, was the first in our family to receive distinction for his entry at the International Fair of Thessaloniki in 1952, where his wine was praised for its excellent quality by the exhibition hosts. Tradition, Principles and Values: Each activity carried out by their company hides a story about wine, with experience and knowledge gleaned from their grandfathers
visit an oilive oil mill , learning all about olive oil and the cultivation of the olive trees as well as the pressing methods.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Luxury Crete Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wineries might be diffrent depending the availibility from November to March but of the same category
How it compares in Heraklion
- Its from-price is 100% above the median of the 168 day trips we list in Heraklion.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Heraklion
Heraklion, the largest city on Crete, is a Venetian-walled port near Knossos, the Minoan palace, and the museum that holds its treasures.
Heraklion is the capital and main port of Crete, wrapped in Venetian walls and bastions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The Koules fortress guards the old harbour mouth, and Lions Square has the Morosini Fountain, held up by four stone lions. Nikos Kazantzakis, the author of Zorba the Greek, is buried on the Martinengo bastion under a simple wooden cross.
Top-ranked sights in Heraklion: Palace of Knossos, Malia, Kera Kardiotissa Monastery.
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