Lyrarakis Vineyard Picnic Experience with Guided Wine Tasting
Overview
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's Included
- Private transportation
- Wine Tasting of 5 Wine Labels
- Pic nic Basket with local specialties
- Winery Tour and Cellar Tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Private transportation.
- Wine Tasting of 5 Wine Labels.
- Pic nic Basket with local specialties.
- Winery Tour and Cellar Tour.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lyrarakis Vineyard Picnic Experience with Guided 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 Lyrarakis Vineyard Picnic Experience with Guided 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
- Private transportation
- Wine Tasting of 5 Wine Labels
- Pic nic Basket with local specialties
- Winery Tour and Cellar Tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
