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Private guided tour to Knossos Palace Olive Mill Pottery & Winery

Location Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$713.13
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

In this tour you get in touch with the Cretan History, the famous Cretan Hospitality, the Cretan Culture and the Cretan Cuisine, which is the base of the Mediterranean Diet.
With the help of our Experienced Professional Licensed Tourist Guide, who will be with you during the whole tour, you will travel back in time, as far as the 7th Millenium BC.
First stop is at the Palace of Knossos.
Then we visit an olive mill where you will have the experience of tasting the Cretan olive oil.
Driving through the vineyards and the olive groves we will go to a pottery shop.
Next stop is at a winery, where you can taste some of the best organic wines on Crete.
Finally in the picturesque village of Archanes, you can enjoy a Greek coffee at a traditional kafeneion or a traditional Cretan meal at a very nice taverna.
The maximum distance between each stop is approximately twenty minutes driving.
With this tour you take home pleasant feelings, beautiful impressions and you look forward to come back.
Private guided tour to Knossos Palace Olive Mill Pottery Winery
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • This tour can be made with large groups with more than 6 persons at an additional cost
  • Liability Insurance
  • Private transportation with Mini Van. Mini Bus for more than 6 persons available at an extra cost
  • Baby or Booster car seat available on request
  • Fridge with cold bottled water, other refreshments available on request
  • Professional Licensed Tourist Guide
  • Meals are not included
  • The cost of wine tasting depends on the wines that the customers will choose to taste
  • The Palace of Knossos

  • The Palace of Knossos
    THE MAGNIFICENT PALACE OF COLOURS Wander in the footsteps of the Minoans, visiting the oldest and most important monument on Crete, Greece and whole Europe. The construction of Knossos Palace sets the pattern of organization in Crete and Greece too. It implies a peaceful period of great wealth, prosperity and concentration of authorities both political and religious. It was the center of administration of the entire island during Minoan times. Its position is such that allowed unprecedented growth and prosperity as witnessed by the plethora of storage magazines, workshops, and wall paintings. The elegant wall frescoes, which decorated the halls, speak of people who approached the subtleties of life and the splendor of nature with a joyous disposition. The Palace radiates a joyous exuberance through the elaborate architectural planes and volumes that were clustered around the central courtyard. Our Professional Licensed Tourist Guide will make this visit an unforgettable experience.
  • Skalani
    OLIVE OIL TASTING We will visit an olive oil factory. We will learn about the olive trees and the olives and their history. We will learn how we extract this precious juice. Finaly we will taste and see why the Cretan olive oil is one of the best olive oils in the world.
  • Thrapsano
    We will visit a pottery shop. We will see how they were making pottery the minoan times
  • Domaine Paterianakis
    WINE TASTING At a very nice area, in a very nice winery with a beautiful view we will taste some of the best wines of the island The cost of wine tasting depends on the package of wine tasting. You have to be above 18 years to be able to drink alkohol, Children are free.
  • Archanes
    Optional Coffe break or lunch break at the traditional village of Archanes Driving through an area full of vineyards, at the footsteps of mountain Giouchtas the area where is the oldest olive oil press and the oldest wine press of the world. We arrive at a very nice traditional village, the village of Archanes. We can have coffee break at the traditional coffee shops ( kafeneion). Or we can have a traditional lunch at the very nice tavernas.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is available for travelers on wheelchair except Knossos Palace where only part of the Palace is accessible to wheelchairs.
  • The vehicles aren't configured for wheelchairs and any disability should be discused before booking the tour.
  • The Professional Licensed Tourist Guide takes care for the tickets for you and you don't have to wait on any line
  • The tour can be arranged with an English or German or Italian or French or Greek speaking Professional Licensed Guide. Any other language upon request.
  • The tour is with a minivan up to 6 persons but can be arranged with a minibus for up to 11 persons at an additional cost
  • This is a strictly private tour
  • Any health problem should be discussed before the tour
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Private guided tour to Knossos Palace Olive Mill Pottery & Winery

    Location Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
    $713.13
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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