7 Wine Tastings in Heraklion Worth Booking

1.Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 395 reviews · 6 hours · from $99Our pick

Travel in a small Land Rover group with guides such as Kosta, Chris, George, or Yiannis, stopping for village life, herbs, raki, olive oil, and mountain views. At sunset, enjoy prosecco and fruit before a traditional taverna dinner with unlimited wine and possible Greek dancing.

“George was an INCREDIBLE host and driver for the evening. We both had a fantastic time and felt it was worth every penny. There are multiple stops along the way with stunning settings for photos. George was instrumental in encouraging everyone to capture the moments, with his own photography skills highly commended. The evening meal was at a great local authentic Greek tavern, which also accommodated vegan options within the food offered. We would not hesitate to recommend this experience to someone else! P.s. we would recommend bringing some cash to buy the olive oil and honey along the journey.”

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2.Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · from $120

Join DanEri Yachts for a five-hour catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island. Expect coffee and Cretan snacks, swimming, snorkeling, SUP boards, fishing, unlimited drinks, and a fresh seafood and meat dinner. The afternoon departure brings cooler sailing and a sunset return.

“Fun adventure to Dia island. The three hosts were lovely and boat was modern and clean. The bay was gorgeous and there were plenty of snorkels/inflatables/paddle boards etc to explore with. The sunset views on the sail back were memorable! Would thoroughly recommend”

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3.Cretan Wine Tasting Tour & Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 8 hours · from $194Top rated

Join Petros, also known as Pierre on some departures, for an eight-hour Cretan food and wine tour from Heraklion. Visit two wineries in Archanes and Peza, taste about 15 wines, sample olive oil and local products, and finish with a generous lunch paired with wine.

“Excellent wine tour. Two wineries. One very small, possibly the smallest I've visited anywhere. The other fairly commercial. Both good in their own way. Then the lunch at a shop/restaurant in Archanes. Tried around 16 wines. Most were to our liking, just a couple not. Pierre was an excellent guide, full of information about Cretan and other wines. Lunch was not huge, you'll probably want to eat again in the evening, if that is part of your value judgement. Overall, it was great to discover Cretan wines, we will look upon them favourably in future.”

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4.Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 102 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $34Best value

Visit the old village of Karouzanos, stroll past traditional rural homes, then sit down to a Mediterranean buffet with unlimited wine and water. A live show combines Cretan and Greek folk dances, music, costume changes, and plenty of audience participation. Pickup is optional.

“Excursion sympathique et abordable au niveau du tarif. Déçue car je m’attendais à voir un spectacle de danse grecque pendant 3h. Les représentations de danse étaient courtes. Pour combler le « temps », les touristes étaient tous invités à danser sur la scène. Une chanteuse intervenait également pour combler le temps.”

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5.Olive, Wine, & Raki on a Flavorful Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $126

Travel by premium SUV or minivan from your accommodation to an olive mill, vineyard, raki distillery, and Archanes. Learn from local hosts, taste olive oil, wines, and two rakis, then sit down to a fresh Cretan lunch. Guides such as Angela, Yannis, and Tony are praised for warm, personal service.

“Helen is out guide for today. she tried her best to communicate with us and share with your knowledge about Heraklion. Alex from the Olive farm is also very entertaining and very generous sharing his knowledge.”

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6.Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $101

Join Aris for a 24-kilometer e-bike ride from Ammoudara through vineyards and olive groves to Dafnes, Crete’s wine center. You’ll taste four wines with cheese, rusks, and olives, then return by car. The ride takes about 90 minutes and suits confident riders aged 18 and over.

“We liked the tour so much! Aris is a great guide and takes the time to answer all questions. He made sure everyone was at ease the whole ride and added extra stops when necessary. The wine tasting was also very nice with lots of variaties to try in company of the friendly owner Fereniki. Afterwards Aris’ father dropped us at the bus stop so we could easily travel back to the hotel. We would 100% recommend this tour!”

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7.E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting in Dafnes, Heraklion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Join Aris of Adams E-Bikes Crete for a small-group ride from Ammoudara through Gournes, Athanati, Xirolia, and Dafnes. Expect hill climbs, quiet country roads, views of Yioukta and Psiloritis, then five local wines with Cretan cheese, rusks, and olives in Siva.

“We had such a great time on this E-bike adventure. We were on a cruise and the meeting point is a short cab ride away (you would need a cab to get anywhere either way). The bikes are easy to use and fun to ride. This is a great way to see the beauty of Crete with an experienced and informative guide. He is so helpful and makes sure everyone is having fun. The ride ends at a winery located in a local village. It is a beautiful setting where you sample local made wine, spirits and olives/olive oil. It is a perfect day and good value for your money.…”

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