Tour Overview
The region of Heraklion is the largest wine region of Crete where most wineries are located and holds the biggest number of Protected Denominations of Origin for winemaking.
Hop on board of our van for this exciting wine tour, where you will dive into the world of Cretan indigenous grapes and explore some of the region’s most beautiful sceneries and vineyards. You will visit two authentic Cretan wineries, their vineyards and cellar and learn about their story, tradition, and philosophy. After the full wine tasting at the first winery, you will indulge in an amazing wine and food pairing lunch experience at the second winery, with a typical Cretan lunch prepared for you by a local taverna.
We will pick you up and drop you off with the other guests at a central meeting point, GDM Megaron Hotel, in Heraklion City Center.
What’s included
- Taste 6 wines at the first winery with homemade organic olive oil and rusks
- Private wine guide for professional commentary
- Pickup and drop-off from a central meeting point (GDM Megaron Hotel parking)
- Privately guided wine pairing experience with 5 wines and 5 traditional dishes
- Taste a total of 11 wines
- Visit 2 wineries, their vineyard, and facilities
- All fees, taxes and insurances
- Personalized pick up and drop off
- No other guests with youy in the vehicle
Meeting point
We will pick you up and drop you off with the other guests at a central meeting point, GDM Megaron Hotel, in Heraklion City Center.
Cancellation Policy
• 48 hours prior to departure: 100% refundable (minus transfer fees)
• Less than 48 hours prior to depqrture: Non refundable. In case you desire to change a tour for another there is no amendment fee.
• Please note that cancellation fees are calculated based on the date we receive your signed Cancellation Request Form and travel service start date.
• All cancellations must be made directly with Crete Wine Escapes, not with tour providers.
• In most cases, reservations paid by wire transfer, cash deposit, or money order/traveller’s check/cashier's check will be refunded via the same payment method. If that is not possible then they will be processed via wire transfer. For refunds processed by wire transfer, any associated wire transfer fee will be deducted from the overall refund amount.