Crete Vineyard Tour & Food and Wine Tasting with a Local Stella

Overview

Enjoy a 3-hour immersive, local food and wine experience that begins with a visit to Stella’s family vineyard, followed by a curated Cretan wine tasting paired with local delicacies. You’ll start at the tasting room, then drive 5 km to the vineyard - please note that having your own car or van is recommended for this short journey.

After a stroll through the vineyard and learning about local grape varieties, settle in for a wine tasting that can be held either back at the tasting room or as a charming picnic under the trees in the vineyard. If you prefer the picnic option, just let Stella know in advance.

Your tasting will include 5 carefully selected wines, with the option to tailor the selection to your preferences—white, rosé, or red—if arranged ahead of time. Each wine will be paired with regional specialties such as local cheeses, seasonal fruits, homemade sauces (like roasted bell pepper or tomato), paximadi, jams, sun-dried tomatoes, and apaki, a smoked ham unique to Crete.

Itinerary

1. Mesarmi tasting Crete

   In your 3-hour experience you will enjoy a visit to the family vineyard, taste some of the finest Cretan wines, that will be paired with local ingredients like cheese, herbs, honey and ham.

   3 hours · Admission included

Meeting and pickup

Meet Stella directly at the tasting room in Choudetsi village, which is around 22km south of Heraklion city (30min drive). Exact address can we found in your ticket upon confirmation. Please check the 'before you go' section on your voucher for the Google Maps link to the location.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
• Private, personalized experience
• Your wine tour takes place in Choudetsi village (22km south of Heraklion) and Stella recommends getting here by car.
• Children under the age of 18 are not recommended for this experience, you need to be the official legal drinking age to take this tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.