Private Tour, Knossos Palace, Olive Oil, Pottery, Winery, Lunch

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About this activity

A Certified Guide for Knossos Palace is NOT INCLUDED

What sets this tour apart is its **soul**—not just the stops, but the *why* behind them. In just one carefully crafted day, you get a full bite of Crete: its sacred flavors, its living crafts, its wine-soaked hospitality, and its ancient myths. We don’t rush. We don’t overpack. We do it the old Cretan way—slow, generous, and real.

You’ll taste olive oil from groves where the trees are older than some civilizations. You’ll meet a potter whose hands remember secrets passed down for generations. You’ll drink wines born from volcanic soil and eat a village lunch the way locals do on a Sunday. And finally, you’ll walk in the footsteps of kings and legends at Knossos.

No staged folklore, no touristy fluff—just the Crete we love, shared with you the way it was always meant to be: with heart, time, and good company.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: LocalTrips4U "Experience True Crete"

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Friendly local escort throughout
Included: Transport with pick-up/drop-off at Heraklion Port
Included: Tours and tastings at olive grove, pottery workshop, and winery
Included: Full lunch in Archanes with drinks

Not included

Not included: Licensed guide for Knossos (optional, upon request)
Not included: Knossos Palace Admission (20 Euros / Person)

Itinerary

The Palace of Knossos

1 h 30 min

Start the day walking through the remnants of Europe’s oldest civilization. The Palace of Knossos brings myth and reality face to face.

Entrance ticket (€20) and certified guide not included—but we can easily pre-book the guide for you.
Stop 2

one hour Admission included

Olive Grove Farm Tour & Tasting

Start your day in an olive grove surrounded by the quiet wisdom of ancient trees. Discover how Cretan olive oil is produced, taste fresh bread dipped in golden oil, and enjoy a mini snack infused with herbs and simplicity.

A nourishing and peaceful start to your day.
Stop 3

one hour Admission included

Next stop: earth and fire. Get inspired at this traditional pottery workshop where the Kaparounakis family has shaped clay for generations.

Watch the wheel in action and, if you're feeling bold, try your hand at the craft. It's humbling—in the best way.
Titakis Wines - Fabrika Wine Experience

one hour Admission included

Into the vineyard! Meet the makers, explore the cellars, and enjoy a relaxed tasting of five local wines, each paired with small bites.

Dry, fruity, bold—each glass tells a different Cretan story.
Archanes

1 h 30 min

In a charming stone-built village that feels like time stopped, enjoy a full-course Cretan lunch under the shade of vines.

Local wine flows, raki follows, and you'll understand why "slow food" started here.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pela
Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
Hotel Kallia
Andys Plaza
Lili Hotel
Miramare Hotel
MariRena Hotel
El Greco Hotel
Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
Castello City Hotel
Karteros Hotel
Irini Hotel

and 617 more pickup points

A member of our team will contact you the day before the tour to reconfirm the pick-up time and place.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Heraklion Prefecture Rate

Pickup included
Elounda & Agios Nikolaos Rate

Pick-up Areas: Elounda, Agios Nikolaos

Private Tour

Duration: 8 hours

Traditional Meal

Premium Minivan

Pickup included