Knossos Palace - Wine+Olive Oil Tasting - Traditional Villages

5.0
(77 reviews)

7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This full day Private Tour gives you the opportunity to see the Real Side of Crete away from big crowds. Explore a few old traditional villages where we walk through the old narrow streets and enjoy an iced coffee, visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about the olive oil ( Golden Liquid) production and taste different kind of this golden liquid.
Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths .
Explore the Old Wind Mills and enjoy the amazing views from around 3000 feet above sea level.
We stop at a family restaurant to enjoy Cretan traditional lunch which is a must but it’s OPTIONAL.
Well now it’s time to visit a winery where we learn about local wines and taste some of them ( OPTIONAL)
Now it’s time to travel back in time and visit Knossos Palace
Now after creating unforgettable memories it’s time to go back to your hotel or cruise port .

What's Included

Liability Insurance
Coffee, water ,
Private transportation with comfortable air conditioned vehicles .
Knowledgeable local driver guide
Olive oil , and Raki tasting.
Lunch is OPTIONAL
Wine Tasting 5 local wines 18 euros per person , OPTIONAL
Knossos Palace entrance fee

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up from Heraklion port and Heraklion Region,Agios Nikolaous Port and Region , Rethimno city and Region , agia Pelagia, Malia , Hersonisos, Milatos , Fodele , We don’t pick up from Chania Region ,Souda Port , Ierapetra or Sitia .

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Heraklion

    Our tour starts from Heraklion city, Driving through and around the city

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We stol at an olive oil factory where we learn all about the Cretan Golden Liquid…… and of course taste a few different olive oils ……

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pas by without stopping but could be a pick up location of your choice.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We stop at the old village of Mochos to walk through the narrow streets , see the old churches and take a taste of the local way of life , probably have something to drink or enjoy some local food st a family restaurant at the villages main square .

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will see the old wind mills that used to pump the water up from underground to water the crops, and the other wind mills that used to grain ,wheat and corn to make flour .

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Drive through the town but it could be also a pick up location.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We walk around the picturesque village of Krasi, take some photos of the oldest and biggest Platanus tree in Crete.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We stop up on the mountain to enjoy the view of the Aposelemi Dam .

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    We usually stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to have lunch but this is OPTIONAL….

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A potential pick up location.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A potential pick up location

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A potencial pick up location

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    This is our last stop and it’s OPTIONAL,

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Explore Real Crete

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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