The World’s 5 Best Heraklion Vineyard Tours

1.Matala Beach – Caves & winery Full Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $110Our pick

Travel from Heraklion in an air-conditioned 4x4 Mercedes Vito to a Cretan winery, Matala’s famous seaside caves, and a South Crete beach. You’ll taste local wine, enjoy a taverna lunch with wine and water, and hear practical local insight from guides such as Nikos, Dimitri, and Andreas.

“L’excursion était géniale ! Notre guide Dimitri a été formidable tout au long de la journée. Les paysages sont à couper le souffle et le repas en taverne était délicieux. Nous recommandons !”

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2.Minoan Path: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit, Lunch at Archanes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $240

Start at Knossos, then head to Peza for a winery tour, museum corner, cellar visit, and tasting of five Cretan wines. Finish with a traditional lunch in Archanes. Your private group rides in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup arranged in advance. A Knossos ticket and palace guide cost extra.

“Vineyard was very interesting, and enjoyed the olive oil factory which was a nice bonus, driver Alexander was very friendly and informative..”

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3.Minoan Luxuries: Ancient Palaces, Messara Wine Routes & Matala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and chauffeured vehicle exploring southern Crete. Visit Agios Myron, Gortyna, Phaistos, a Messara winery, Odigitria Monastery, and Matala Beach. Guides such as Ireni, Alexander, and Marinela tailor the pace and focus to your interests, with pickup anywhere on Crete.

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4.Minoan Path: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit, Lunch at Archanes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6.5 - 8 hours · from $229

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from your accommodation to Knossos Palace, Titakis Winery, and Archanes Village. You’ll explore Knossos independently, taste five indigenous Cretan wines with Eleni, and enjoy a generous traditional lunch prepared by Maria. Drivers including Roula and Aggeliki help shape the day around your pace.

“Roula is the best! An amazing lady that not only organizes your day perfectly, but also did her best to make the most for you out of the trip! A fun day that covers Knossos Palace, a bonus to quickly see the town and museum of Heraklion after the planned winery visit, ends nicely with a traditional lunch 🥰 Thank you Roula, you are a star!”

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5.Private Cretan Gastronomic experience Winery visit with Tastings & Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $207

You’ll visit a local winery near Heraklion for a tour and tasting of five organic wines, then head to Ano Archanes Village for a hands-on four-course cooking class. Your private air-conditioned transfer, lunch, and a bottle of wine are included. The experience suits couples and small groups of up to four.

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