Private Tour

Lyrarakis Vineyard Picknic Experince with Guided Wine Tasting

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

What makes this experience stand out is its quiet, authentic charm—nothing staged, nothing rushed. You’re not herded into a tasting room; you’re welcomed into a working vineyard where traditions still guide the hands that tend the vines. The wine you taste isn’t just “good”—it’s rooted in rare Cretan varieties that Lyrarakis has fought to preserve for generations.

And then there’s the picnic: not a plastic table under an umbrella, but a hand-prepared spread set right in the vineyard, where the landscape does the talking. It’s intimate, personal, and crafted the old-fashioned way—slowly, with care, and with a touch of Cretan soul that you simply won’t find elsewhere.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Wine Tasting of 5 Wine Labels

Winery Tour and Cellar Tour

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Pic nic Basket with local specialties

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

This little escape into Crete’s wine country feels like stepping into a slower world, where everything moves with the calm rhythm of an old vineyard. At Lyrarakis, you wander between vines that still honor tradition, taste wines that carry the island’s true character, and settle into a romantic picnic surrounded by silence, sunlight, and the scent of the earth. Nothing flashy—just the kind of simple luxury that has always mattered. Your experience is fully private, unhurried, and shaped by the land itself. A carefully prepared picnic basket, a chilled bottle of Lyrarakis wine opened just for you, and a landscape that feels almost painted. Perfect for couples, wine lovers, or anyone who needs a peaceful breath away from the world. A gentle, romantic moment in the heart of Crete.

Options

Heraklion Perfecture Rate

Pick-up Areas: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria, Amoudara, Heraklion, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Hersonissos,
Pick-up Areas: Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Stalis, and Malia
Private Tour - Experience
Duration: 4 hours: Including driving time
Winery Experience : Wine Tasting of 5 different Labels Picnic Basket with local delicacies
Premium Vehicle
Pickup included

Reviews

4.22

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing time at Lyrarakis Winery!
lizziem806,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My friend and I had so much fun at Lyrarakis! The shuttle was easy and convenient and on time, and it was pleasant ride through the Cretan countryside. The facilities of Lyrarakis were stunning and the staff we interacted with, Sophia and Daphne, were so kind and really added to the experience of our tour and tasting. All of the wine and food was fabulous. My friend and I even brought home a bottle of Za Za Zu each back to the US! Shuttle service even took us back to our stay in Heraklion- SO appreciated that we didn’t have to coordinate transit/taxi to the winery and back. 100 recommend this experience for a few hours of entertainment outside of Heraklion and as a way to see a less urban part of Crete!
Nice wines and beautiful experience.
darrenmU5733AI,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Travel was easy and friendly driver. Enjoyable vineyard tour and explanation of this vineyards process and why they grow grapes differently than in other areas of the world due to climate. This tour included (5) wine tastings ?(they called it the queen tasting). Another tour included (7) wines. The 5 wines were a selection of mixed vineyards, and the 7 were their nicer wines single source wines.
Lovely wine, beautiful scenery
856harryg,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A good afternoon out! The wine was lovely - 2 reds, 2 whites and a sweet sparkling wine - and the winery itself is in a stunning location, which was really relaxing. The tour was also interesting and the guide was friendly and answered all the questions our group had. If you want to pick up a bottle afterwards (we got a few!), the prices are very reasonable and it's easy to find the wines you liked from the tasting. The transfer from our hotel was very prompt and easy to find, they provided details of the car and a map pin for the pick-up point, and our driver was really friendly and gave us some great info about Heraklion and other areas in Crete. The only thing we felt could be improved is that we would have liked to have had a bit more time at the winery, perhaps to have another drink and explore a bit more - it felt like we were travelling for longer than we actually spent at the vineyard. All around, we had a lovely afternoon with great service and communication, and lovely wine, just perhaps a little too quick for us. Thank you!
Bad deal, book direct with vineyard
534hannahy,
Jun 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Great customer service however I am very grateful that this booking ended up being cancelled. We were told by the provider of this trip that the taxi would only wait 45 mins for us. Leaving no time for a tour or lunch. We went direct to the vineyard, thier transfer package was not only cheaper but it included wine tasting and lunch. We were also able to stay as long as we wanted. For such a beautiful vineyard you really don't want yo be rushed.
Beautiful activity
Helena A,
Apr 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Best Winery in Greece
Jared M,
Oct 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!
Tasty Wine
Ruby H,
Jul 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The driver was amazing, so good at telling us everything about Heraklion! The winery was stunning such a nice break from the beach.
Disappointing
Ryan B,
Jul 8, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00
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.
Amazing!
Odyssey14005535717,
Jun 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Would definitely recommend this tour if you visit Crete we had an amazing time and the views are stunning, the staff also go above and beyond making it such an amazing trip
Beautiful Winery
niayam2022,
May 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The staff was friendly, very knowledgeable, variety of wine options, and beautiful, family owned winery. I bought a few bottles to bring home with me and also tried raki.

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