Private Tour
Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience traditional Greek vineyards alongside a certified sommelier on this private excursion by SUV. Venture into the countryside and learn about the winemaking traditions of Crete, including a visit to a 500-year-old wine press. Your tour includes a wine tasting of 12 premium wines paired with local snacks and culminates with a delicious 3-course Cretan meal in the middle of the vineyards.
Private tour with full access to the vineyard.
All food and drink is included
Taste several different local wines
Fully guided — see hidden gems and get local knowledge.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Visitors from Elounda and Rethymnon are kindly requested to book the morning tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided tour in Wineries, Vineyards, Cellars and Medieval Wine press
Taste 12 Selected Wines From Crete's exquisite grape varieties
Visit 2 Αward-Winning Family Wineries and learn about the wine making art.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local cheese and other Cretan delicacies during wine tastings
Lunch Time. 3 course traditional cuisine food and wine pairing meal
All Gratuities
Transfers from/to Bali, Panormos, Sissi, Neapoli, Matala additional charge 50 euro
Transfers from/to Chersonisos, Malia, Agia Pelagia, Mononaftis additional charge 20 euro per booking
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Peza
See the diverse landscape of the inland, the olive trees, small traditional villages and the vineyards of Peza, Crete largest Wine County.
Domaine Paterianakis
Guided tour to the facilities and the underground cellar of the Winery. Tasting of 5 wines paired with cheese and other local delicacies under the guidance of our Sommelier.
Options
Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch
Pickup included
From Elounda or Rethymnon
From Elounda or Rethymnon
SUV or mini Van
Pickup included
Reviews
159 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was definitely NOT an SUV!
Kathleen C,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00We had a wonderful day visiting 2 wineries and an ancient wine press with our very knowledgeable guide. The wines were very good and food exceeded our expectations- absolutely amazing! The scenery was stunning and we enjoyed the tours at both wineries. Our only complaint was that this was sold to us as a private SUV tour however it was a small car. My husband and 2 adult daughters are very tall so it was a very uncomfortable car ride. I think the tour operator should clarify this before accepting the booking request.
Absolutely fantastic!...
Devon M,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Areti was such a fun tour guide and incredibly knowledgeable about Greek wines. She took us to beautiful wineries with insanely gorgeous views, delicious wines, and perfectly paired local cuisine. She showed us local fresh fruits and herbs, and went out of her way to make sure our tour was incredible. As a wine-loving couple from Chicago, we would take this tour again and again. 10/10, an absolute must do! I never write reviews but this was one of the best parts of our entire trip all through Greece!!
A Dedicated Tour Guide
VioletM,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00It is a long day. Be prepared. However, the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and smart, she went out of her way to create a memorable experience, whether it was picking fresh figs for us, or visiting a local bakery on our way back to by fresh baklava. She opened my eyes to understanding how wines complement foods. She was light hearted and humorous.
Fantastic tour!
Teresa S,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Best wine experience we ever had. Areti is an excellent guide. She was informative about the wines and the area. She got to know our individual taste and had us try different things. We ended up having a lot of great wines and an amazing experience. The food was also great. Areti even picked us some ripe figs as we were walking the vineyard. Can't say enough about this tour.
Such a wonderful experience!
Anna B,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Areti was our chauffeur, tour guide, and sommelier. She made it a great experience in every aspect! Areti was attentive to all our needs (rest stops, water) and interests. She allowed us as much time as we wanted to explore the wine (some were exceptional). She took the time to explain in detail the different aromatic qualities, flavors of the wine and food pairings. My husband is a chef and we are both wine connoisseurs and foodies. We highly recommend this tour.
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