Crete Wine Tour: Heraklion Wine Tasting Tour at Lyrarakis WineryFood and Wine experiences
Lyrarakis Wines
Crete Wine Tour: Heraklion Wine Tasting Tour at Lyrarakis Winery Food and Wine experiences
- Crete, Greece
- €24.00 / person
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About this experience
DURATION: 1.5 hoursOPENING TIME: From 11.30 am to 6.00 pm (the last tasting starts at 5.00 pm) - Tell us your preferred starting time during the booking
MEETING POINT: Lyrarakis winery, Alagni, Arkalochori, Crete
WE SPEAK: English, Greek
OPENING SEASON: Year-round
WHO CAN COME: Crete wine tour is for anyone, however, children won't be served wine
Overview
Try a Crete wine tour while you are visiting Heraklion and visit the renowned Lyrarakis winery for a unique wine-tasting tour. Sample 7 different local varieties of wine and explore unusual flavors in a fun way full of information by your knowledgeable guide.
◾ Visit one of the most renowned wineries in Crete
◾ Taste the original and indigenous grape varieties Dafni and Plyto
◾ Learn about the ancient old wine-making tradition of Crete
About this Experience
DURATION: 1.5 hoursOPENING TIME: From 11.30 am to 6.00 pm (the last tasting starts at 5.00 pm) - Tell us your preferred starting time during the booking
MEETING POINT: Lyrarakis winery, Alagni, Arkalochori, Crete
WE SPEAK: English, Greek
OPENING SEASON: Year-round
WHO CAN COME: Crete wine tour is for anyone, however, children won't be served wine
Description - What to expect
Join a Crete wine tour and dive into the Cretan wine culture, tasting the most iconic Cretan varieties and our signature estate blends. The Lyrarakis Estate is a family winery that has been producing high-quality wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties and producing single-variety wines. The family is credited with the revival of two ancient Cretan varieties, Dafni and Plyto, while a third vineyard treasure, the indigenous Melissaki, is recently added to the credits.Surrounded by the idyllic setting of the vineyards and the Lassithi mountains, you are offered the opportunity to enjoy nature and discover local varieties and wines distinguished by the uniqueness of their origin and heritage.
What's included, what's not
✔ Guided tour in the vineyards✔ Visit the open-air vine museum and cellar, where wine ages in oak barrels
✔ Guided tasting of 7 premium wine labels
✔ An accompaniment of Cretan rusks and olives
✖ Hotel pick up/drop off service
Free Cancellation
Free cancellation is available for this Crete wine tour for up to 24 hours before the start of the experienceHealth and safety
✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measuresDescription - What to expect
Join a Crete wine tour and dive into the Cretan wine culture, tasting the most iconic Cretan varieties and our signature estate blends. The Lyrarakis Estate is a family winery that has been producing high-quality wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties and producing single-variety wines. The family is credited with the revival of two ancient Cretan varieties, Dafni and Plyto, while a third vineyard treasure, the indigenous Melissaki, is recently added to the credits.Surrounded by the idyllic setting of the vineyards and the Lassithi mountains, you are offered the opportunity to enjoy nature and discover local varieties and wines distinguished by the uniqueness of their origin and heritage.