Viator
From €190
Lyrarakis Vineyard Picnic Experience With Guided Wine Tasting
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.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 14 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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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.
What's included
- Private transportation
- Wine Tasting of 5 Wine Labels
- Pic nic Basket with local specialties
- Winery Tour and Cellar Tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour 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
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