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Heraklion: Cretan Wine Tasting Tour & Gourmet Lunch

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56 reviews

Activity provider: Made in Crete
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    Heraklion: Cretan Wine Tasting Tour & Gourmet Lunch

    Activity provider: Made in Crete
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    From US$ 151.31 per person

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    Taste 15 different wines from Crete at a private wine tasting for no more than 8 people on a food and wine tour from Heraklion. Go to a gourmet restaurant for an olive oil tasting and immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of the island.

    About this activity

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    Covid-19 precautions
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    Duration 8 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, French
    Pickup included
    Please be ready for pickup at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the activity starts.
    Small group
    Limited to 6 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Taste 15 selected wines from Crete with professionals
    • Learn about the island's wine and grape varieties
    • Enjoy a gourmet lunch with the best wines
    • Discover the secrets of olive oil
    Full description
    Journey through the authentic flavors of Crete at a private wine tasting with professionals from the industry, and sample 15 different wines. Join a small and friendly group of no more than 8 people and learn more about the vines, terroir and gastronomy of Crete. Hear about local produce, such as olive oil and cheese. Benefit from the services of a guide who is a former journalist and restaurant chef, and speaks both English and French. Meet some of the best producers of the island's wines from the central regions of Archanes and Peza, where wine was first made in Crete. Take a tour of 2 of their wineries and vineyards, and then experience the flavors of the wines at a private tasting of 15 wines following a wine presentation. Enjoy a sensational tasting of olive oil and other traditional products from Crete, such as honey, marmalade, wine vinegar and more. Then, meet a selection of chefs at a gourmet lunch in one of the best restaurants in the wine making region; and get ready to be dazzled by their creative talents in the kitchen! 
    Includes
    • Food
    • Wine and water during lunch
    • Entrance and tasting fees
    • Hotel pick-up and transfer
    • Driver/guide
    • Additional drinks
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    • Children under 18 years
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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    Know before you go

    • You can contact the local operator at least 48 hours in advance with any specific needs or dietary requests for lunch (vegetarian etc)
    • This tour is only available from the Heraklion region (North coast, from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos, including Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Gournes, Hersonissos, Malia, Sissi, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda)
    • Entrance and tasting fee for 2 of their wineries and vineyards is included in the tour
    • Cost of any additional drinks beyond the tasting is not included
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 56 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      5/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Value for money
      4.8/5
    • Safety
      4.8/5

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    This was a great way to get a wonderful feel and taste for the wine, olive oil and food in Crete. Our tour guide, Pierre, was so knowledgeable of the wine, the food and the history. Everyone involved worked together to make sure we had a great time. Would definitely recommend to others.

    October 15, 2019

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    Anna – United States Verified booking

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    Brilliant guide and excellent tour

    We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was excellent, a safe driver and provided a wealth of interesting information about both the wine and Crete. The minibus was very comfortable so much more so than the back of a Land Rover. We loved the first vineyard. Such a beautiful setting. The daughter of the owner treated us like honoured guests. We didn’t enjoy the second vineyard quite as much not least because it was quite busy. Our group were treated as well as the other groups there before we arrived. The wines weren’t as good either but we enjoyed comparing them. The choice of taverna for lunch was very good. The dishes served were varied, very tasty and authentically Greek (unlike in our hotel). We loved the place and their olive oils. We wished we’d booked our other tours of Crete through Getyourguide.

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    October 13, 2018

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    Margaret – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    Fantastic day out with a great guide.

    The trip exceeded our expectations in every way. Pierre is such a fantastic guide, knowledgable, personable & just a pleasure to be with. The vineyards were great, we learned loads, tasted a lot of great wine & Olive oil, and the lunch is just out of this world, with plenty more great wine. Totally recommend.

    September 21, 2018

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    Keith – United Kingdom Verified booking

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