Lyrarakis Vineyard Picnic Experience with Guided Wine Tasting

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US$235.44 per guest

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Heraklion

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 14 guests

Language

English

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Private transportation

Wine Tasting of 5 Wine Labels

Pic nic Basket with local specialties

Good To Know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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.

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Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.2

based on 23 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing time at Lyrarakis Winery!

September 06, 2025

My friend and I had so much fun at Lyrarakis! The shuttle was easy and convenient and on time, and it was pleasant ride through the Cretan countryside. The facilities of Lyrarakis were stunning and...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Nice wines and beautiful experience.

August 31, 2025

Travel was easy and friendly driver. Enjoyable vineyard tour and explanation of this vineyards process and why they grow grapes differently than in other areas of the world due to climate. This...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Lovely wine, beautiful scenery

June 14, 2025

A good afternoon out! The wine was lovely - 2 reds, 2 whites and a sweet sparkling wine - and the winery itself is in a stunning location, which was really relaxing. The tour was also interesting a...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Bad deal, book direct with vineyard

June 10, 2024

Great customer service however I am very grateful that this booking ended up being cancelled. We were told by the provider of this trip that the taxi would only wait 45 mins for us. Leaving no time...read more

(Viator)

Beautiful activity

April 15, 2024

Such a lovely setting and a beautiful experience. I even got a couple of bottles of wine to enjoy throughout the rest of my holiday. Would definitely go again.

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