Knossos Wine & More

This day tour comprises the highlight of Minoan civilization, the best wine experience of Crete, delicious food and panoramic view - get your camera ready! The re-built Knossos Archaeological site was at the heart of Minoan civilization while the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion has collected the exquisite finds and selected assortment of Minoan masterpieces from across the island. Crete is home to wonderful wine varieties. Exotic-sounding vilana, kostifali, vidiano are only some of the Cretan indigenous grapes. Wine making in Crete can be traced down to antiquity and Cretan winemakers have managed to produce excellent, award-winning wines.The renowned family-owned winery where we will enjoy the wine tasting. The lunch in a small, traditional, family-owner taverns home-grown and freshly prepared delicacies is a must.Here is the opportunity to get the taste of truly authentic Cretan dishes. Catch a glimpse of a traditional village life in Archanes - wonder its narrow pathways where a life takes place hidden from the public eye; village's main square, where the Cretans gather around the glass of raki (local spirit) are the social centers of the island.

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   Stop 1

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   The Palace of Knossos

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   Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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   Archanes

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   Domaine Paterianakis

Ntolmades — Cabbage or vine/ grape leaves, stuffed with a delicious herb-y rice mix · Ntakos — A crisp rusk with a juicy tomato, olive oil and cheese topping · Tzatziki — Strained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, salt, sometimes lemon juice, dill, mint, or parsley · Rooster in Wine — Slowly braised rooster in a rich and fragrant tomato and wine sauce served on top of some pasta. · Gemista — Gemista vegetables usually tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini and eggplant filled with rice and herbs. · Mousaka — A rich tomato meat sauce layered with eggplant instead of pasta sheets, and topped with a thick layer of béchamel sauce · Loukoumades — Fluffy sweet honey balls which are deep fried to golden and crispy. Served soaked in hot honey syrup,cinnamon and garnished with sesame.