Private guided tour to Knossos Palace Olive Mill Pottery & Winery

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The oldest wine press in the world — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private guided tour to Knossos Palace Olive Mill Pottery & Winery, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is going to be a very busy day but very interesting. This tour is suitable for visitors from the cruise ships also. It is a private tour and you can decide, where to stop and how much time to spend on each place. With the help of the Experienced Licensed Professional Tourist Guide, who will be with you in the whole tour, you get in touch with the Cretan History, the famous Cretan Hospitality, the Cretan Culture and the Cretan Cuisine.

First stop is at the Palace of Knossos.

Then you will visit an olive mill where you can have the experience of tasting the Cretan olive oil.

Driving through the vineyards and the olive groves we will go to a pottery shop.

Next stop is at a winery, where you can taste some of the best organic wines on Crete.

Finally in the picturesque village of Archanes, you can enjoy a Greek coffee at a traditional kafeneion or a traditional Cretan meal at a very nice taverna.

In this tour you experience many aspects of Crete , so you will look forward to come back

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Greek, English, Italian, French
Operated by: ACACIA TOURS

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Licensed Tourist Guide
Included: Fridge with cold bottled water, other refreshments available on request
Included: Booster seat: Baby or Booster car seat available on request
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Private transportation with Mini Van. Mini Bus for more than 6 persons available at an extra cost
Included: Liability Insurance
Included: This tour can be made with large groups with more than 6 persons at an additional cost

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: The Palace of Knossos
Not included: Alcoholic beverages: The cost of wine tasting depends on the wines that the customers will choose to taste
Not included: Meals are not included

Itinerary

The Palace of Knossos

1 h 30 min Admission not included

THE MAGNIFICENT PALACE OF COLOURS

Wander in the footsteps of the Minoans, visiting the oldest and most important monument on Crete, Greece and whole Europe. The construction of Knossos Palace sets the pattern of organization in Crete and Greece too. It implies a peaceful period of great wealth, prosperity and concentration of authorities both political and religious. It was the center of administration of the entire island during Minoan times. Its position is such that allowed unprecedented growth and prosperity as witnessed by the plethora of storage magazines, workshops, and wall paintings. The elegant wall frescoes, which decorated the halls, speak of people who approached the subtleties of life and the splendor of nature with a joyous disposition. The Palace radiates a joyous exuberance through the elaborate architectural planes and volumes that were clustered around the central courtyard. Our Professional Licensed Tourist Guide will make this visit an unforgettable experience.
Skalani

one hour

OLIVE OIL TASTING

We will visit an olive oil factory. We will learn about the olive trees and the olives and their history. We will learn how we extract this precious juice. Finaly we will taste and see why the Cretan olive oil is one of the best olive oils in the world.
Thrapsano

40 min

We will visit a pottery shop. We will see how they were making pottery the minoan times
Domaine Paterianakis

one hour Admission not included

WINE TASTING

At a very nice area, in a very nice winery with a beautiful view we will taste some of the best wines of the island

The cost of wine tasting depends on the package of wine tasting. You have to be above 18 years to be able to drink alkohol, Children are free.
Archanes

1 h 30 min

Optional Coffe break or lunch break at the traditional village of Archanes

Driving through an area full of vineyards, at the footsteps of mountain Giouchtas the area where is the oldest olive oil press and the oldest wine press of the world.

We arrive at a very nice traditional village, the village of Archanes.

We can have coffee break at the traditional coffee shops ( kafeneion).

Or we can have a traditional lunch at the very nice tavernas.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

N. Kazantzakis Airport

We pick up all travelers from their location at the arranged time.

Pick up outside an area of approximately 10 miles or 15 km from the city of Heraklion can be arranged at an additional cost.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is available for travelers on wheelchair except Knossos Palace where only part of the Palace is accessible to wheelchairs.
The vehicles aren't configured for wheelchairs and any disability should be discused before booking the tour.
The Professional Licensed Tourist Guide takes care for the tickets for you and you don't have to wait on any line
The tour can be arranged with an English or German or Italian or French or Greek speaking Professional Licensed Guide. Any other language upon request.
The tour is with a minivan up to 6 persons but can be arranged with a minibus for up to 11 persons at an additional cost
This is a strictly private tour
Any health problem should be discussed before the tour