PRIVATE-Knossos Palace-Archeological Museum - Wine Tasting.
Overview
This tour gives you the opportunity to visit Knossos Palace which is the most visited place in Crete.
After exploring Knossos Palace we will get out of the city and go to the countryside to taste the Real Crete and visit an olive oil factory where we will learn all about olive oil and taste different kind of local olive oils , then we will head to a winery where we will learn about local grapes varieties and of course taste some of them .
We can arrange to have lunch at the winery or before the winery at a small traditional village up on the mountain.
After the winery we are ready to hit the road and get back to where we started .( probably drunk and singing…..) well not the driver ……
After exploring Knossos Palace we will get out of the city and go to the countryside to taste the Real Crete and visit an olive oil factory where we will learn all about olive oil and taste different kind of local olive oils , then we will head to a winery where we will learn about local grapes varieties and of course taste some of them .
We can arrange to have lunch at the winery or before the winery at a small traditional village up on the mountain.
After the winery we are ready to hit the road and get back to where we started .( probably drunk and singing…..) well not the driver ……
Inclusions
- Coffees , soft drinks, water .
- Olive oil and honey tasting
- Liability insurance
- Information during the tour
- Informative English speaking driver guide,
- Entry/Admission - Omalia Olive Press
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
We travel back in time by exploring Knossos Palace where the oldest civilization in Europe started.
You can explore it on your own or you can hire a private guide which we suggest it
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain), Heraklion, Crete Greece
We visit the Lion Square which was built during the Venetian rule in Crete.
This is the heart of Heraklion city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Domaine Paterianakis, Heraklion, Crete 71003 Greece
We visit the winery, learn about local wines, local varieties of grapes and of course taste 5-6 local wines combined with some local cheeses.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Omalia Olive Press, Agias Marinas, Malia, Crete 70007 Greece
We learn all about olive oil , how is made with modern machines and how was made in the old days and taste different kind of local olive oil .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castello del Molo (Koules), Heraklion, Crete 712 02 Greece
We are going to walk by the harbour where the Venetian castle is located to enjoy the views .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Xanthoudidou & Hatzidaki Sts, Heraklion, Crete 710 02 Greece
We explore one of the most important archeological museums in Greece, everything that was found during excavations at Knossos palace and other archaeological sites in Crete are located here so it’s a must visit while in Crete.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
We travel back in time by exploring Knossos Palace where the oldest civilization in Europe started.
You can explore it on your own or you can hire a private guide which we suggest it
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain), Heraklion, Crete Greece
We visit the Lion Square which was built during the Venetian rule in Crete.
This is the heart of Heraklion city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Domaine Paterianakis, Heraklion, Crete 71003 Greece
We visit the winery, learn about local wines, local varieties of grapes and of course taste 5-6 local wines combined with some local cheeses.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Omalia Olive Press, Agias Marinas, Malia, Crete 70007 Greece
We learn all about olive oil , how is made with modern machines and how was made in the old days and taste different kind of local olive oil .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castello del Molo (Koules), Heraklion, Crete 712 02 Greece
We are going to walk by the harbour where the Venetian castle is located to enjoy the views .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Xanthoudidou & Hatzidaki Sts, Heraklion, Crete 710 02 Greece
We explore one of the most important archeological museums in Greece, everything that was found during excavations at Knossos palace and other archaeological sites in Crete are located here so it’s a must visit while in Crete.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.
Willbill5969
July 2023
What a spectacular day with Ed as our personal tour leader We were looking for a unique experience that provided us an amazing taste of Crete but kept us away for the crowded and hectic tourist trap areas and Ed totally hit it out of the park. Although we pre planned many of the stops, Ed made li...
What a spectacular day with Ed as our personal tour leader We were looking for a unique experience that provided us an amazing taste of Crete but kept us away for the crowded and hectic tourist trap areas and Ed totally hit it out of the park. Although we pre planned many of the stops, Ed made live time successful recommendations as he gained more of an understanding of our interests. Although he provided us an opportunity to enjoy Crete, the time traveling between stops was just as informative and fun. We highly recommend scheduling a day or more with Ed. A real genuine and fun person.Anna260780
November 2019
My daughter her son and I booked a private tour to Knossos Palace Lassithi plateau , wind mills , old villages and Zeus Cave . We were lucky to be accompanied by the best guy we could find. Eddie made it interesting , informative and really funny at the same time . He made us feel very comforta...
My daughter her son and I booked a private tour to Knossos Palace Lassithi plateau , wind mills , old villages and Zeus Cave . We were lucky to be accompanied by the best guy we could find. Eddie made it interesting , informative and really funny at the same time . He made us feel very comfortable as soon as we started the tour and we had so much information about Crete and places we visited. We stopped in many different places to take photos and enjoy the view. If you need the advice of a local person or you not so sure on what to visit then don't hesitate and call Eddie he can customize a tour on your wishes and needs and you won't be disapointed! Thank you so much Eddie for a great day.jolivote
July 2023
Ed was recommended by a friend who used him the previous year. Ed was not available so his partner, Mike (Michalis) did our private tour. Mike was wonderful and showed us all the major sites and taught us so much about the Cretan culture and history. He took us for a delicious lunch at a famil...
Ed was recommended by a friend who used him the previous year. Ed was not available so his partner, Mike (Michalis) did our private tour. Mike was wonderful and showed us all the major sites and taught us so much about the Cretan culture and history. He took us for a delicious lunch at a family run restaurant. We had a wonderful memorable day. Crete is big and this is the best way to see the most notable spots.ScottLaz
May 2023
What an amazing day in Crete with Ed. We saw the countryside and had a true experience of the island. Ed was a wonderful guide and a pleasure to spend our time with. We highly recommend this tour and would love to visit again and experience some of the cooking and other classes Ed told us abou...
What an amazing day in Crete with Ed. We saw the countryside and had a true experience of the island. Ed was a wonderful guide and a pleasure to spend our time with. We highly recommend this tour and would love to visit again and experience some of the cooking and other classes Ed told us about. Make sure to visit the winery with him. He took us to a wonderful winery. What a treat the day wasmccloskey92
October 2019
My husband and our friends spend the day with Eddie. Crete is lovely and seeing the villages, exploring the mountains, sampling fresh figs, apples and strawberries was fun and learning how they make olive oil was fun. The highlight is Eddie! Eddie took us to the most amazing place for lunch. He s...
My husband and our friends spend the day with Eddie. Crete is lovely and seeing the villages, exploring the mountains, sampling fresh figs, apples and strawberries was fun and learning how they make olive oil was fun. The highlight is Eddie! Eddie took us to the most amazing place for lunch. He shared his stories with us and he listened to ours. When he found out we couldn’t get a reservation at the restaurant we had our hearts set on, he called and got one for us that night. He showed up at the restaurant and bought us a bottle of wine and gave us some of his own olive oil. Then when he found out we still needed a ride to the ferry the next morning he took us. Thank you Eddie!! Best tour and tour guide EVER!!!CliveW8
August 2019
After reading the reviews we booked Eddie to take us on a South Crete tour and we weren't disappointed. He picked us up from our hotel on time and immediately put us at ease. On the way from Heraklion to Matala I told Eddie that I was interested in old villages and churches and he knew where exa...
After reading the reviews we booked Eddie to take us on a South Crete tour and we weren't disappointed. He picked us up from our hotel on time and immediately put us at ease. On the way from Heraklion to Matala I told Eddie that I was interested in old villages and churches and he knew where exactly where to take us. He made a detour to a village called ' Agio Thomas'. A small village steeped in history with Roman tombs and many churches, one with the oldest mural on the island. The village was beautiful and Eddie walked around the village with us, taking us up to a place to see the spectacular views and unusual natural geography. If it weren't for Eddie we would have never heard about this place let alone visited it. It was the highlight of my holiday. The whole trip was just wonderful and thank you for the ice cold coffee you bought us at the hottest part of the day! Eddie was the perfect host, friendly , funny and charming but most of all he took the time to listen to what we were interested in changing the trip and going over and beyond to ensure we had the best time on the island . Thanks Eddie for your attention, good humor and making this a day to remember. Chat conversation end Type a message...