Things to do in Heraklion, Crete: The Best Food & Drink

The Lyrarakis Estate is a family winery which has been producing high quality wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties and producing single variety wines. Surrounded by the idyllic setting of the vineyards and the Lassithi mountains we offer you the opportunity to enjoy nature and discover local varieties abd wines distinguished by the uniqueness of their origin and heritage.

Made in Crete propose crafted high quality tours in wineyards, olive oil, gastronomy . Experience unique and private meetings (8 people max) with winemakers for commented wine tasting of about 15 wines. Meet olive oil makers for tasting,discover creative or authentic traditional cretan cuisine.

Indulge your senses into a world full of wine, food and natural landscape. Visit the wineries and let the winemakers narrate a story about their wines. Experience Crete, through the eyes of a local expert in wine and explore the hidden treasures of the island. Learn all about the indigenous wine varieties and their flavors.

The winery is open to visitors all year round (after appointment). The visitors' wine experience starts even before arriving at the winery, as the route and the surrounded landscape is filled with images that emphasize the viticulturist character of the region. The tour starts from the production areas of the winery, continues at the cellar and ends at the tasting room where the guest then has the opportunity to taste our wines. Please contact earlier to inform us about your visit for wine tasting (via booking form/phone/email). There is a tasting fee of 8-12€ per person. Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00-15:30, after appointment.

1st of November to 1st of April all tastings are by appointment only. The Domaine Paterianakis is located in a semi-mountainous area of an approximate altitude 650 m, near to the "Melesses" village of the Municipality of Nikos Kazantzakis of Heraklion Prefecture on Crete Island. The wider region of "Peza", where the Domaine belongs, is reputed since ancient times for the excellent quality and the exceptional taste of the wines that were produced there. The vineyards of the Domaine belong to a biologically sensitive area appellation of origin Peza of high quality. Domaine Paterianakis is a pioneer in wine production from organic farming grapes on Crete.

We are organizing Wine Tastings, Olive Oil Tastings and Cooking Classes about Cretan Diet and Cuisine

DIAMANTAKIS winery was founded in 2007 by the family members of Nicholaos G. Diamantakis: Ioannis, Michalis and Zacharias. The first two ones are third-generation vine-growers who have extensive experience in viticulture and are in charge of the winery’s vineyards; whereas Zacharias, having studied oenology, is involved in the process of winemaking and promoting the wine. Winery is a new, modern producer of quality wines in Crete. It is located southwest of the city of Heraklion in the heart of the province Malevizi, outside the village of Kato Asites and the historic Monastery of St. George Gorgolaini, in the eastern foothills of Psiloritis at an altitude of 450 meters, a region with a long history in vine cultivation and the production of wines and spirits.

Vintage Routes Crete provides high quality small group and private wine tasting and food tours in Crete. Our reviews reflect the quality of experience we provide for our guests on all of our tours. Our day tours and walking tour of Heraklion include wine tasting food, learning and a truly unforgettable experience in Crete. Be our guest to make the most of your time in Crete and taste the very best wine produced in Crete as we explore the beautiful landscape of the Cretan countryside. Transport is available from Elounda. Wine Tasting tours available in Chania and Pezza. Walking Tour of Heraklion available also.

TGC Tour Experts Boutique Travel 1039 E 6000 02873 01 was created by licensed professional tour guides that decided to offer their services directly to the guests of Crete.We can organize tours and excursions with special interests for conferences and incentives, coach tours for groups, educational excursions for colleges and schools with licensed tourist guides with further professional, academic and other special qualifications to illuminate your tour. (Besides working as registered guides are also graduates of Archaeology, History, Art). We can arrange chauffeur services, transfers and professional licensed travel guide for your private tour in Crete. Our travel agency is focusing on excursions and specializes on private tours in Crete. In Greece, tourist guiding is a recognized profession. All our tourist guides are professional licensed and registered with the Ministry of Tourism and members of the Guides Union of Crete and Santorini.

Elissos Travelling Philosophy is a Destination Management Company based in Heraklion Crete, offering Tailor-made Traveling Services in Crete and specializing in culture and leisure private tours. Our company specializes in Individual travel, Family travel, Educational Tours for Schools, Colleges and Universities, Women Travel, Art Travel and Spiritual Journeys. Elissos also offers more than 20 themed itineraries for our Guests wishing to explore Crete in a different way. In our suggested touring itineraries, you can find a combination of unique Archaeological sites and important Historic monuments, Experiential ancient Greek Arts, Traditional Routes off the beaten track and Spiritual Research Features based on the ancient Greek myths. In all our programs there are experiential activities, sessions and labs, such as ancient Greek theater, music and dance, pottery making, nature contact improvisation, and interactive Events of Agriculture such as wine making, olive picking, etc. creating thus interactivity, enjoyment and bringing you deeper into the ancient Greek Arts and Traditions. All our tours are delivered by very experienced and knowledgeable degree-holding official Guides and all art sessions are conducted by Academics of Arts and Art Professionals. We deliver all tours with private transportation on new, premium class vehicles with professional English speaking drivers. Accommodation in city Hotels and exclusive traditional and luxurious apartments in a close proximity to the most important sites of the island is also offered, in the best rates of the market. Our aim? To offer a Total Travel Experience, a real experiential journey in time, myths, arts and traditions of Crete.