PRIVATE - Knossos Palace - Winery+ Olive Oil - Old Villages
Overview
If you love wine , olive oil , nature , old traditional villages , local history, Archaeological Sites then this is the tour that you are looking for . This is a private tour so only your group participate so you can explore Crete on your own way. We start our tour by visiting Knossos Palace ( OPTIONAL) then visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production then of course taste some fresh olive oil .
After that we will visit a few old traditional villages and walk through the old narrow streets then probably enjoy a glass of wine.
Next we will visit a winery so you can learn all about local grape varieties and wines then taste 5 or more different wines.
After the winery we can stop at a family restaurant for lunch ( OPTIONAL)
We can customize the tour on your wishes and needs .
We can pick you up from Heraklion port , Heraklion Region Malia , Hersonisos, Gouves , Anissara , Analipsi , Elounda , Rethimno, Agios Nikolaous port and region .
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Olive oil , Raki tasting
- Bottled water
- Knowledgeable local driver guide.
- Lunch - OPTIONAL
- Wine tasting- 5 local wines , 20 euros per person. OPTIONAL
- Knossos Palace entrance fee
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick up clients from the Heraklion Port , Heraklion Region, Rethimno Region Elounda, Agios Nikolaous, Malia , Hersonisos, Anissara, Stalida otherwise there is an extra charge for transfer from Agia Pelagia , Fodele or Sisi .
What To Expect
Join us on this Private Tour to show you our home island .
We recommend our first stop to be at Knossos Palace to avoid the crowds and the heat .( OPTIONAL)
Now we will get out of the city to visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about and olive oil production and taste different kind of of local olive oils .
Next we visit an old traditional villages up to an altitude of 1000 feet above sea level where we walk through the old narrow streets and travel back in time while learning about the history of the village and local traditions.
After that we will enjoy a glass of wine at the main square of the village.
Next we will visit a winery to taste some local wines and learn about local grape varieties.
After the winery we can stop at a family restaurant for lunch.( OPTIONAL)
We can stop at a family restaurant for lunch ( OPTIONAL)
Next we will visit another winery to learn more about local wines and taste some of them ( OPTIONAL)
After this experience we hit the road to go back to where we started ( propably drunk and singing……) well when we say drunk we don’t mean the driver .
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-102515P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Olive oil , Raki tasting.
- Bottled water.
- Knowledgeable local driver guide.
- Lunch - OPTIONAL.
- Wine tasting- 5 local wines , 20 euros per person. OPTIONAL.
- Knossos Palace entrance fee.
The minimum age to participate is 9..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the PRIVATE - Knossos Palace - Winery+ Olive Oil - Old Villages is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Olive oil , Raki tasting
- Bottled water
- Knowledgeable local driver guide.
- Lunch - OPTIONAL
- Wine tasting- 5 local wines , 20 euros per person. OPTIONAL
- Knossos Palace entrance fee
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
