Private Trip Through the Heart of Crete, Picnic & Wine Tasting
Overview
Embark on a private journey through Crete's heart, where history, nature, and culinary delights merge into a unique experience. Begin in a serene village, home to ancient Roman tombs and traditional tavernas. Enjoy Greek coffee before venturing to a secret, picturesque spot with a quaint church, meandering river, and roaming peacocks. Here, indulge in a traditional picnic featuring Cretan wine, olives, cheese, and rusks. Next, visit Zacharioudakis Domaine to sample their genuinely organic wines, a testament to sustainable viticulture. The adventure culminates with a refreshing swim at Matala beach. This tour offers an intimate glimpse into Crete's hidden beauties and flavors, highlighted by a commitment to authenticity and ecological harmony, making it a truly unique experience.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Informational support from CHERRY TRAVEL throughout your stay in Crete
- Light picnic lunch (house white wine, cretan cheese Graviera, olives, cretan rusks with olive oil)
- Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge
- Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets
- Highly skilled professional guide
- The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete
- Dinner
- Wine tasting in Authentic winery with organic local wines (20 euro/person)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup from Heraklion Port: outside of Central Port Station.Pickup from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport: located outside the Arrivals area on the right side. Look for a small gate and crosswalk that leads to the other side of the main road, where you will find the bus station. Your pickup will be at that bus station.We discuss pickup points with each guest individually for their convenience.Pickup from any Hotel: outside of hotel (if the size of vehicle allows to park outside of the hotel), otherwise we discuss with the guests the most convenient place for a pick up.
What To Expect
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Agia Varvara
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Domaine Zacharioudakis
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Matala Beach
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Informational support from CHERRY TRAVEL throughout your stay in Crete.
- Light picnic lunch (house white wine, cretan cheese Graviera, olives, cretan rusks with olive oil).
- Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge.
- Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets.
- Highly skilled professional guide.
- The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete.
- Dinner.
- Wine tasting in Authentic winery with organic local wines (20 euro/person).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Trip Through the Heart of Crete, Picnic & Wine Tasting is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Trip Through the Heart of Crete, Picnic & Wine Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Informational support from CHERRY TRAVEL throughout your stay in Crete
- Light picnic lunch (house white wine, cretan cheese Graviera, olives, cretan rusks with olive oil)
- Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge
- Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets
- Highly skilled professional guide
- The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete
- Dinner
- Wine tasting in Authentic winery with organic local wines (20 euro/person)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
