Lyrarakis Vineyard Picnic Experience with Guided Wine Tasting

Amazing time at Lyrarakis Winery!

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 the staff we interacted with, Sophia and Daphne, were so kind and really added to the experience of our tour and tasting. All of the wine and food was fabulous. My friend and I even brought home a bottle of Za Za Zu each back to the US! Shuttle service even took us back to our stay in Heraklion- SO appreciated that we didn’t have to coordinate transit/taxi to the winery and back. 100 recommend this experience for a few hours of entertainment outside of Heraklion and as a way to see a less urban part of Crete!

Response from the operator: What a joy to read your glowing review — thank you! It sounds like you and your friend soaked up the best of Lyrarakis: stunning landscapes, generous hospitality, and of course, that charming Za Za Zu (a crowd favorite for good reason!). We're so glad Sophia and Daphne made the experience even more memorable — they're a big part of what makes that winery feel like home. And yes, not having to stress over transit makes all the difference when you just want to relax and enjoy Crete at a slower pace. We're thrilled you got to see the countryside in comfort and style. Ευχαριστούμε πολύ — may your bottles of Za Za Zu bring a little Cretan sunshine to your next toast back home!

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Nice wines and beautiful experience.

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 tour included (5) wine tastings ?(they called it the queen tasting). Another tour included (7) wines. The 5 wines were a selection of mixed vineyards, and the 7 were their nicer wines single source wines.

Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re glad to hear the travel was smooth and that your driver made the journey easy and pleasant — that’s always a good start to the day. The vineyard tour you described sounds like it hit the sweet spot between education and enjoyment, especially with the focus on climate and cultivation methods unique to Crete. You’re right about the wine tastings — the "Queen Tasting" includes 5 carefully selected wines that represent a range of styles and vineyards, while the extended 7-wine tasting focuses more on premium, single-estate selections. Next time, if you're up for it, the deeper dive into the full lineup is definitely worth it for wine lovers! Ευχαριστούμε και στην υγειά σας!

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Lovely wine, beautiful scenery

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 and the guide was friendly and answered all the questions our group had. If you want to pick up a bottle afterwards (we got a few!), the prices are very reasonable and it's easy to find the wines you liked from the tasting. The transfer from our hotel was very prompt and easy to find, they provided details of the car and a map pin for the pick-up point, and our driver was really friendly and gave us some great info about Heraklion and other areas in Crete. The only thing we felt could be improved is that we would have liked to have had a bit more time at the winery, perhaps to have another drink and explore a bit more - it felt like we were travelling for longer than we actually spent at the vineyard. All around, we had a lovely afternoon with great service and communication, and lovely wine, just perhaps a little too quick for us. Thank you!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your thoughtful review – we’re truly glad to hear you had a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon, and that the wines (and our trusty driver!) left a good impression. That sweet sparkling one does have a sneaky way of making people want *just one more glass*, doesn’t it? We really appreciate your feedback about timing at the winery. You're absolutely right – when you're in such a beautiful place with good wine and good company, the clock shouldn't be in a rush. We'll take this into account and look into adjusting the pace a bit so that future guests can soak it all in at a slower, more Cretan rhythm. Ευχαριστούμε πολύ και στην υγειά σας – until next time!

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Bad deal, book direct with vineyard

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 for a tour or lunch. We went direct to the vineyard, thier transfer package was not only cheaper but it included wine tasting and lunch. We were also able to stay as long as we wanted. For such a beautiful vineyard you really don't want yo be rushed.

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Beautiful activity

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.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your experience at Lyrarakis Winery! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the lovely setting and had a beautiful experience. There's something truly special about immersing yourself in the ambiance of a winery, isn't there? And it sounds like you made the most of your visit by picking up a couple of bottles to savor throughout the rest of your holiday. It's fantastic to know that you had such a positive experience that you'd be eager to go again. Lyrarakis Winery must have left quite an impression on you! Whether it's the picturesque surroundings, the quality of the wine, or the warmth of the hospitality, it's clear that they've created a memorable experience for their visitors. Here's to many more enjoyable wine tastings in the future! If you ever need any recommendations or assistance with planning your next visit, don't hesitate to reach out. Cheers!

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