Top Agios Nikolaos Seasonal & Special Occasions

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 sets our tour apart? Simple: it’s not a show — it’s real life, the way it’s been lived in Crete for generations. This isn’t a rushed sightseeing checklist. It’s a day stitched together with soul: soap-making with hands that smell like thyme and olive oil, olive groves older than your family tree, raki that bites back (the good kind), and a meal in Archanes that tastes like it was made by your yiayia — if she happened to be a village chef with a wicked sense of humor. Our journey isn’t just about tasting Cretan life — it’s about understanding it. You’ll walk the land, meet the people, and share a table, not with actors, but with farmers, makers, and storytellers. You won’t leave with a fridge magnet; you’ll leave with olive oil under your nails, a new appreciation for rakomelo, and maybe a dance step or two you didn’t plan on learning. This is Crete with the volume turned up. Ready? Book now—cheers to an unforgettable day in Crete!

In this route we will explore the Central side of Crete following the paths of Cretan history where we will get to know the traditional way of life and learn everything about the production of the famous Cretan olive oil as well as Cretan Wines. We will visit the shepherd's house participating in the cheese production process and finally we will enjoy an amazing meal in a traditional tavern making ourselves Cretan sweets.

Skip the self-drive stress and relax with a private driver on this comfortable tour of Minoan Knossos and the Lassithi Plateau. Tour the traditional village of Mochos, then see the enormous Platanus Tree in Krasi. Explore the Cave of Zeus and savor plateau views before visiting the Palace of Knossos. Your day includes a honey or raki tasting, but other tickets and food are at your expense.