Top Heraklion Food & Drink

Discover the culinary delights of Crete on a day tour from Heraklion that includes wine tasting, olive oil tasting, and learning about the island's terroir. Visit a boutique winery and family-owned olive oil producer to sample wine and oil with your group. You'll have lunch at a mezze restaurant and gain insight into a piece of Crete's culture from a guide.

Taste the bounty of ancient Cretan vineyards and olive groves on a delicious, full-day wine tour from Heraklion. Travel with an oenophile and chef guide through the island’s fertile heartland, visit a winery for a vineyard tour and tastings of different varietals. Sample some of the Mediterranean's finest olive oil at a family domain, and indulge in a gourmet chef’s lunch at a local restaurant, complete with plenty of wine! Tour size is limited to 8 for a more personalized, small-group experience.

Immerse yourself in Crete’s delectable, rustic cuisine—and leave the bustle of the city behind—when you sign up for this private, hands-on cooking class. Pick a time that works best for you, and meet your driver directly at your Heraklion hotel which then takes you to the village where you meet your guide. It’s a quick drive into the hills, where you’ll cook amidst the Mediterranean scenery. With your guide’s instruction, learn to prepare a number of traditional dishes, from dolmadakia (stuffed grape leaves) to lamb with artichokes. Then, sit down to enjoy your multi-course meal, complete with wine.

Say goodbye to the tourist trail and hello to a world of organic produce when you book this private door-to-door food tour of Crete’s less-visited interior. Your program is customizable, depending on date, but typically includes two winery visits, with tastings, a bakery stop for sweet treats and coffee, and a 3-course taverna lunch. Opt to explore an olive oil factory or cheese and herb shops instead of one winery.

Enjoy an exclusively private experience - no other guests included - in a personalised Wine Tasting and Gastronomy tour. Get the most of an SUV wine tour and follow off the beaten path routes across the Wineries and Vineyards of Heraklion. Taste selected wines in Two Wineries and enjoy the wine treasures of Crete under the guidance of our certified Sommelier. Visit a medieval wine press and learn about the Long Winemaking Trandition of the island. At the end of the tour enjoy Food and Wine Pairing with a 4 course meal in a beautiful traditional village.

Teaching yourself Cretan cooking would usually mean working from a recipe book. This village culinary experience from Rethymno and Heraklion lets you learn hands-on from a local cook, so you pick up authentic techniques from a master. As you prep and savor dishes such as ‘stifado’ stew, you’ll also experience a Cretan village house and rural life, and hear stories from the cook—all difficult to arrange independently.

Steeped in ancient custom, Crete holds a special place in Grecian history and myth. But Crete is more than its past – the island thrives today, bustling and brimming with industry, family, and culture. Experience vibrant island life first-hand in Vatos village and take the opportunity to learn artisanal bread-baking in Crete’s own traditional style.

Indulge in all things Greek wine with this guided minibus tour of Crete. Leave Chersonissos in the morning and make your way through several rustic villages, including the sunken city of Sfendili, and stop into a pottery shop to learn how traditional pottery is made. Then tour a winery and sample up to six Cretan wines. After the tasting sit down for a typical Greek lunch (and, of course, more wine).

You will be introduced to locally produced wines and meet the people behind them. You will taste some unique labels. You will learn the stories of each label because every wine has its own Story.

• Private tour with a certified guide is the best way to explore Knossos Archaeological Site - the heart of the Minoan kingdom, one of the most fascinating ancient cities in the world. • Experience by tasting the local wine varieties of Crete at a winery in the heart of winemaking region. • Meet the locals in the traditional village of Archanes, named as one of the most picturesque in Crete, and enjoy a delicious lunch. • Admire in the Archeological museum of Heraklion the greatest collection of the Minoan art.

Combine a visit to two of Cretan wineries and a delicious meze style meal at a lovely traditional tavern where you will enjoy both the local food and wine. Simultaneously you will learn all about the food and wine culture in Crete with tips on Greek gastronomy. This tour is ideal for foodies, adventure types, wine lovers and anyone who wants to try a complete gastronomic experience in Crete.

Our Private Wine and Gastronomy Off-Road Experience is driven by the Hospitality that characterizes Crete. Our hosts aim to create a friendly atmosphere yet informative regarding the History, Culture, Gastronomy, and Wine of Crete. Our team consists of passionate members that will take you to the unknown of our island, as you discover parts that you would not any other way. Our menu is made by our chef - the lady that has been a Cretan stay-at-home mother for many years, providing her family delicious Cretan food. So make sure you will be having Authentic Local Cuisine. Travel off-road through the Dafnes Wine Region. Genuine Experience has created for you a safe and comfy setting on a truck, where you will get to discover the inland of Crete, through the endless green veil of our Vineyards under the warm sun, and get a grasp of a local winemaker’s day. A private experience in which you will indulge all your senses and enjoy a day by introducing yourself to the real Crete.

Tour at Knossos, winery at Peza, pottery village "Thrapsano", Hersonissos. Experience an archaeological tour at the Palace of Knossos. Visit the winery at Peza to witness their wine-making process. We will also take you to the pottery village then to a place where there are a lot of activities for kids!

Crete’s rich gastronomic palette is greatly influenced by the history. Due to its location in the heart of the Mediterranean it is at the crossroads of rich and versatile cultures. Balanced local cuisine combines seasonal ingredients that reflect the diversity of the fertile land of Europe’s southernmost point. During this tour you will visit: GREEK COFFEE: In one of the oldest shops on Heraklion’s bazaar street, you will learn about the tradition of roasting, grinding, brewing and serving Greek coffee. TRADITIONAL BAKERY: Meet the unique features of Cretan baking and try some traditional products. CHEESE SHOP: Tasting of traditional cheese varieties. HEALING HERBS: We will tell you about the unique spices and medicinal herbs of Crete. WINE SHOP LIRARAKIS: A great opportunity to get acquainted with the producers of branded wine, learn the basics of wine-making and taste 5 different wines. TAVERN: Enjoy traditional Greek cuisine in one of the traditional taverns.

Discover the culinary delights of Crete from Real People. You will be a part of their Real Life and share with them their knowledge of local products and delicacies. Be part of True Crete. Enjoy a private tasting of local wines. Enjoy local delicacies of cold cuts and Cheese Small-group Private tour from 2 people to a maximum of six people Tailor-made experience Private Experience Hotel pickup and drop-off included