From Elounda Private Heraklion Wine Tour with Tastings and Lunch (Dafnes Valey)

🚗 Departure: 10:30 AM from Elounda & Agios Nikolaos

📍 Stops: Heraklion Winery (Paliani Village) & Diamantakis Winery (Assites Village)

🍇 Tastings: 10 wines from Indigenous varieties

🍽️ Lunch: Traditional Cretan feast with wine & raki

🕒 Duration: 7-8 hours

👥 Tour Type: Private (exclusive for your group)

✅ All-inclusive: Transportation, wine tastings, guided tours, and lunch

📍 Itinerary at a Glance

🚗 10:30 AM – Pickup & Scenic Drive

📍 Starting Point: Your hotel or preferred location in Elounda or Agios Nikolaos

🌿 Enjoy a picturesque drive along Crete’s countryside

🍷 11:30 AM – Heraklion Winery (Paliani Village) 🏡

📍 Winery Tour & Wine Tasting (5 wines)

✅ Guided walk through vineyards & cellars

✅ Learn about local grape varieties

✅ Sample 5 premium wines 🍷🍇

✅ Option to purchase your favorites

🛑 Wine Highlights:

Vidiano (White) – Aromatic & elegant

Vilana (White) – Light & crisp

Liatiko (Red) – Traditional & smooth

Mandilari (Red) – Bold & structured

Sweet dessert wine – Perfect finale!

🕒 Duration: 1 hour

🍷 1:00 PM – Diamantakis Winery (Assites Village) 🍇

📍 Vineyard & Cellar Tour + Wine Tasting (5 wines)

✅ Walk through stunning vineyards with breathtaking views

✅ Explore underground wine cellars 🍷

✅ Taste 5 exceptional wines with local snacks

✅ Learn about the art of winemaking from expert sommeliers

🛑 Wine Highlights:

Vidiano Barrel Aged – Aged for complexity & depth

Assyrtiko – Crisp & mineral-rich

Liatiko Red – Traditional Cretan variety

Mandilari Reserve – Aged red with robust flavors

Dessert Wine – Sweet & aromatic

🕒 Duration: 1 hour

🍽️ 2:30 PM – Traditional Cretan Lunch in a Village Tavern

🏡 Authentic Cretan Cuisine with Unlimited Wine & Raki

✅ Freshly baked bread & olive oil 🫒

✅ Traditional meze (dolmades, dakos, tzatziki) 🍽️

✅ Grilled meats & vegetarian specialties 🥩🍆

✅ Local cheese & honey-infused desserts 🍯

✅ Unlimited house wine & raki 🥃

🕒 Duration: 1.5 hours

🚗 4:30 PM – Relaxing Drive Back

🌄 Enjoy breathtaking landscapes on the way back

📸 Quick stop for scenic photos (optional)

🏁 5:30 PM – Drop-off at Your Location

🎉 End of a fantastic day filled with flavors, wine, and Cretan hospitality!

✨ Tour Highlights ✨

✅ Private & exclusive experience – Just for your group

✅ Visit 2 award-winning wineries 🍷

✅ Taste 10 wines made from local grape varieties 🍇

✅ Traditional Cretan lunch with unlimited wine & raki 🍽️

✅ Comfortable luxury transport with a professional driver 🚗

✅ Scenic drive through Crete’s countryside 🌿

💰 Pricing & Booking

✔️ All-Inclusive (No hidden fees)

✔️ Includes: Transportation, winery entrance fees, guided tastings, lunch with drinks

📅 Availability: Daily (Advance booking required)

📩 Contact us to reserve your private tour! 🍷🚗