The 9 Best Heraklion Wine Tours

1.Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 395 reviews · 6 hours · from $99Our pick

Ride Crete’s mountain roads, watch the sunset with prosecco, then enjoy a traditional dinner, unlimited wine, and Greek dancing.

“Our driver George was so lovely and gave some really interesting information during our trip. The whole team were very accommodating and did everything they could to make sure everyone was having a good time. Would highly recommend this trip! The views were lovely too.”

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2.Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $272Top rated

Explore Crete’s wine country on a private Heraklion tour with two family wineries, 12 tastings, local food, vineyards, and lunch.

“Lovely day tasting lots of local wines and learning all about the history of wine in Crete. Lots of tasty local food pairings too. Just a gorgeous day!”

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3.Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · from $120

Review the Dia Island catamaran cruise from Heraklion, with sunset sailing, swimming, dinner, wine, water sports, and practical tips.

“I had an extraordinary experience with the yacht company Daneri. The evening trip was unforgettable. The captain was extremely kind and professional, and his vast experience was evident. The cook delighted us with delicious and very tasty dishes, and the deckhand served us impeccably. Although the sea was a bit rough initially, in less than 40 minutes we arrived at a location with calm, turquoise blue water. The experience of captain perfectly combined adrenaline with relaxation, offering everything one could wish for. On our return, the driver waited for us to ensure we got back safely, avoiding any inconvenience. We were impressed by the comfort, elegance, and the crew’s willingness…”

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4.Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Review of Crete’s private Knossos and Lasithi Plateau tour, with olive oil, pottery, villages, wine, local food, and practical booking advice.

“A must do, and request Mike! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Crete, current growth/ future of the island, and everything plants/animals. His customer service skills are second to none, and his interactive presentation of facts kept you fully engaged.”

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5.Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 102 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $34Best value

Review of Crete’s village dance show with buffet, unlimited wine, village walk, transport details, food notes, and booking advice.

“Excursion sympathique et abordable au niveau du tarif. Déçue car je m’attendais à voir un spectacle de danse grecque pendant 3h. Les représentations de danse étaient courtes. Pour combler le « temps », les touristes étaient tous invités à danser sur la scène. Une chanteuse intervenait également pour combler le temps.”

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6.Hot-Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 3 hours · from $294

Soar over Crete’s Lasithi Plateau in a small hot-air balloon, then enjoy Cretan breakfast, sparkling wine, and mountain views.

“An awesome experience that was well run with a very jovial, communicative captain who made us feel right at home. Highly recommend this experience!”

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7.Olive, Wine, & Raki on a Flavorful Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $126

Taste Crete through olive oil, wine, raki, village visits, and a generous local lunch on this relaxed six-and-a-half-hour tour.

“It was a great day! Friendly people and a great guide! It was a lot of fun. All the explanations about the process are clear. They answer all the questions. We definitely recommend this trip and guide.”

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8.Matala Beach, Caves, and Winery Full-Day Tour from Heraklion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $112

Explore Matala Beach, caves, Messara, and Cretan wine on an 8-hour tour from Heraklion with lunch, pickup, and a small group.

“My tour guide Mario was great ! The food was good. A lot of wine and the beach was really beautiful. I got to really see a different side of Greece”

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9.Matala Beach – Caves & winery Full Day tour

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

Explore Matala’s caves, swim in South Crete, taste Cretan wine, and enjoy lunch on an 8-hour tour from Heraklion.

“Un grand merci à Nikos pour la journée passée ensemble ! Une excursion découverte incroyable de la "vraie" Crête 👌 Ambiance parfaite tout le long du trajet, tout était au top ! PS : Nikos on attend toujours Patrick Sébastien dans la voiture 😅”

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