Lyrarakis Vineyard Picnic Experience with Guided Wine Tasting

Heraklion, Greece

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Opt for a private wine tasting experience on the island of Crete, and avoid the tourist tipples that you might find elsewhere. You’ll try a range of wine varietals that are created locally, meet the producers themselves, and hear the stories behind the labels. Up to five varietals of Cretan wine are included, or you can opt to sample more by upgrading locally at the winery.

Relax with private air-conditioned transport from your hotel
Skip the crowds, and enjoy a tasting with just your sole group
Tour the winery to discover the wine cellars and a museum corner
Sample Cretan wine in a scenic setting, under the winery’s pergola

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation
Winery Tour and Cellar Tour
Wine Tasting of 5 Wine Labels
Pic nic Basket with local specialties

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We appreciate your booking with us and want to ensure a seamless experience for you. To provide you with the exact pick-up time, we will reach out to you either through text message or email. It's important to double-check the information you provided during the booking to ensure accuracy.

What To Expect

Lyrarakis Winery

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jared_M

A very nice, private wine tour with only another couple with us. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. The five wine tasting was the best I ever had dissecting the aroma and taste of each wine. Highly recommend the Titakis Winery!

Reviews

4.2

based on 23 reviews

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Beautiful activity

Helena_A, Apr 2024

Such a lovely setting and a beautiful experience. I even got a couple of bottles of wine to enjoy throughout the rest of my holiday. Would definitely go again.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your experience at Lyrarakis Winery! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the lovely setting and had a beautiful experience. There's something truly special about immersing yourself in the ambiance of a winery, isn't there? And it sounds like you made the most of your visit by picking up a couple of bottles to savor throughout the rest of your holiday. It's fantastic to know that you had such a positive experience that you'd be eager to go again. Lyrarakis Winery must have left quite an impression on you! Whether it's the picturesque surroundings, the quality of the wine, or the warmth of the hospitality, it's clear that they've created a memorable experience for their visitors. Here's to many more enjoyable wine tastings in the future! If you ever need any recommendations or assistance with planning your next visit, don't hesitate to reach out. Cheers!

Best Winery in Greece

Jared_M, Oct 2023

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with our private wine tour in Crete! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the intimate setting with only another couple, providing a personalized touch to your journey. It's wonderful that our tour guide's knowledge and responsiveness enhanced your experience, and we appreciate your kind words. We're especially thrilled that the wine tasting at Titakis Winery stood out as the best you've ever had. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your endorsement of Titakis Winery. We look forward to the possibility of hosting you again for more delightful wine adventures in the future. Cheers to memorable moments,

Disappointing

Ryan_B, Jul 2023

The winery was beautiful, the wine was good, and we liked the driver. However, they picked us up an hour late and shortened the tour from 3 hours to 2 hours. When we arrived at the winery, there was no one to greet us. We stood there awkwardly for 5 minutes until someone finally asked us what we were doing there. They then said someone will be with you in 5 minutes. After we were seated, we had 4 pours. They were incredibly weak. Between the two of us, we probably had 50ml of wine per pour, just a splash. It was not the Greek hospitality I've experienced everywhere else in Crete. I would not recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during the winery tour. It's disappointing when logistical problems, such as being picked up late and a shortened tour, impact the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of a timely and welcoming reception at the winery, along with small and weak pours, doesn't align with the expected Greek hospitality. Your feedback is valuable, and I recommend reaching out to the winery directly to express your concerns and seek resolution. They may appreciate the opportunity to address the issues you faced and ensure improvements for future guests. If there's anything else I can assist you with or if you have more details you'd like to share for a response to the review, feel free to let me know. I hope your future travel experiences are more positive and enjoyable.

Amazing experience!

Jovi_D, May 2022

What a lovely winery! We celebrated my best friend’s birthday and it was amazing! The staff were amazing! The lady that talked to us about each wine was so lovely and informative! They even got my friend a little complimentary bday cake with a candle! The mini wine tour was very interesting and the lady was very knowledgeable! This was such an amazing experience of you love wine and learning about wines and grapes. Also, I can’t forget about the lovely lady that took us to and from the winery/resort! She was so friendly!