Knossos Palace and old pottery village in the mountains (Luxury Adventure)
Overview
The perfect All-in-One tour. We pick you up at our hotel and bring you with our luxurious Land Rover Discovery (Leather Seats and A/C) to the the fantastic palace of Knossos. After this excursion to the minoan history we climb to the impressive mountains of Crete where you wil have unforgettable views to the Aegean Sea, the nature and the small villages. Passing narrow nature roads you will have a lot of fun at a local very good taverna. Included in the trip is also food and drinks. We will continue our trip passing valleys with wild goats, herbs and old olive trees. In the evening we will return you back to your hotel.
Inclusions
- All inclusive tour
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Lunch
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
we pass the village of Agios Nikolaos with the well known lake
Pass By: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
To reach Knossos, we pass a part of the City of Heraklion
Stop At: Thrapsano, Thrapsano, Crete
You will see in this old traditional mountain pottery village how they produce old style products, like thousand years ago. If you like, you can try to do your own ??
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete
on the way back we pass this touristic village
Pass By: Malia, Malia, Crete
on the way back we pass this touristic village
Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
First we visit the archeological site of Knossos, you can have a look at the great palace, the villas and much more. Learn about the Minoan History and the fantastic place, about the mythology.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
we pass the village of Agios Nikolaos with the well known lake
Pass By: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
To reach Knossos, we pass a part of the City of Heraklion
Stop At: Thrapsano, Thrapsano, Crete
You will see in this old traditional mountain pottery village how they produce old style products, like thousand years ago. If you like, you can try to do your own ??
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete
on the way back we pass this touristic village
Pass By: Malia, Malia, Crete
on the way back we pass this touristic village
Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
First we visit the archeological site of Knossos, you can have a look at the great palace, the villas and much more. Learn about the Minoan History and the fantastic place, about the mythology.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- none
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
carrieb383
July 2019
Our driver Petra was fantastic, the whole experience was fun, informative and educational. It was our anniversary and she made it special. The trip was shared with a couple from a nearby hotel who were great company too. We were collected from our hotel at 8am and went on to collect the other co...
Our driver Petra was fantastic, the whole experience was fun, informative and educational. It was our anniversary and she made it special. The trip was shared with a couple from a nearby hotel who were great company too. We were collected from our hotel at 8am and went on to collect the other couple. The jeep was comfy with air conditioning and water supplied in the back. Our guide chatted about the area as we made our way to Knossos. We started at the Palace, but whilst early it was busy. No guide which is a real shame as its an extra 30euros to get in per couple on top of the price of the trip. We would have preferred to pay extra and have a guide inside the Palace. So we ended up wandering about with a 7euro guidebook, a bit lost at the ruins. If I'm honest this was a real disappointment and I would have given the trip 2 stars if it weren't for Petra making up for it after. You only get about an hour in the Palace so it's quite rushed. We came out concerned about what would happen next. We were then taken up into the mountains with plenty of opportunities for photographs of the truly magnificent views. Petra showed us local herbs and information of the area. Including the damn and sheep! We were taken to a small village with a huge tree around 2,500 years old! You really have to see it. The trips highlight ended with lunch at the most wonderful taverna high in the mountains. Beautiful food and great company, the owner (name escapes me) is an entertainer. Making his own wine and Raki of which he is very proud. All his meats are Grilled on his barbecue, vegetables and herbs all handpicked and cooked by his wife. A lovely family and what Crete is really about. A magical experience that I highly recommend.christian7513
May 2023
Belle découverte du Palais de Knossos évidemment, et de cette région faisant partie du plateau de Lassithi, et d'un ancien village de poterie, tout cela effectué dans une Jeep, conduite par un excellent guide Abel, ayant beaucoup de connaissances sur la région, et nous les faisant partager tout ...
Belle découverte du Palais de Knossos évidemment, et de cette région faisant partie du plateau de Lassithi, et d'un ancien village de poterie, tout cela effectué dans une Jeep, conduite par un excellent guide Abel, ayant beaucoup de connaissances sur la région, et nous les faisant partager tout au cours de la journée. Repas du midi, dans une ''taverne" locale. Ravis de cette excursion Encore merci à Abel, pour cette balade Crétoise.Meloe_M
July 2021
Expérience très intéressante ! Avec des guides passionnés et chaleureux. La vue pendant le trajet est magnifique ! Petit bémol : pour la visite du palais de Cnossos, je déconseille la tablette pour visiter ! Mieux vaux mettre quelques euros en plus pour un guide professionnel pour un groupe! A...
Expérience très intéressante ! Avec des guides passionnés et chaleureux. La vue pendant le trajet est magnifique ! Petit bémol : pour la visite du palais de Cnossos, je déconseille la tablette pour visiter ! Mieux vaux mettre quelques euros en plus pour un guide professionnel pour un groupe! A part ça, c’était parfait avec une nourriture locale et très fraîche !lomar451
April 2021
Wir haben mit Adventure-Crete einen Ausflug zum Wasserfall gebucht. Es war ein einmaliges Erlebnis und hat viel Spass gemacht. Die Wanderung zum Wasserfall und das Baden im kalten Wasser war einmalig. Essen mit toller Aussicht. Die Fahrzeuge sind sehr gut, der Fahrer sehr nett und mit viel Wissen...
Wir haben mit Adventure-Crete einen Ausflug zum Wasserfall gebucht. Es war ein einmaliges Erlebnis und hat viel Spass gemacht. Die Wanderung zum Wasserfall und das Baden im kalten Wasser war einmalig. Essen mit toller Aussicht. Die Fahrzeuge sind sehr gut, der Fahrer sehr nett und mit viel Wissen. Schade fanden wir nur, dass wir bereits kurz nach 8 Uhr morgens abgeholt wurden, etwas früh für uns...yuania_d
August 2020
Empecemos por la visita al palacio de Knossos. Al llegar alli fue que nos enteramos que no era una visita guiada,para esto habia que pagar 160 euros extras, lo cual fue la primera desilucion y asi terminamos con un libro de 7 euros para mas o menos tener una idea de lo que veiamos, eso sin contar...
Empecemos por la visita al palacio de Knossos. Al llegar alli fue que nos enteramos que no era una visita guiada,para esto habia que pagar 160 euros extras, lo cual fue la primera desilucion y asi terminamos con un libro de 7 euros para mas o menos tener una idea de lo que veiamos, eso sin contar que la entrada hay que pagarla a la entrada. 15 euros por adulto. Despues seguimos a un Workshop de ceramica, lo cual fue mas Shop que Work,fue tan desilucionante que no compramos nada. De ahi seguimos a almorzar, lo cual fue la siguiente desilucion ya que solo habia carne de cabras, algo que no le gusta a todo el mundo. En general puedo decir que el viaje fue mas largo que otra cosa y que de Lujo no tiene nada. Petra nuestra guia como siempre fenomenal pero la pobre esta vez sus recursos no fueron suficientes para salvar la situacion.Quest308283
August 2023
We had a fantastic day thanks to our guide Michael who ensured the smooth running of the day and was attentive to our every comfort, with attention to the smallest detail. He was a constant source of interesting information. Knossos is a must if you are visiting Crete. Impressive ancient ruins ...
We had a fantastic day thanks to our guide Michael who ensured the smooth running of the day and was attentive to our every comfort, with attention to the smallest detail. He was a constant source of interesting information. Knossos is a must if you are visiting Crete. Impressive ancient ruins in a beautiful setting. We were aware of the €15 entry on top of the tour price. Michael organised for us to skip the long queue. Pottery experience was fun. I would have liked more time with this, but the busy itinerary didn’t allow. We bought some beautiful pieces of pottery. Lunch in a picturesque mountain village under the shade of a mulberry tree was sublime. Authentic Cretan cuisine accompanied by ice-cold wine and water was delicious! Olive factory was informative with opportunity for tasting and shopping. I must mention that our guide went above and beyond to rectify a mistake when another guest mistakenly took my shopping. He retrieved the package and personally delivered it to our accommodation. Definitely 5 stars for Michael and the Tour!