Knossos and Wine A Journey Through History and Flavors

Overview

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Begin your journey at the Palace of Knossos, where Minoan myths and legends come to life. Explore the vibrant frescoes, the Throne Room, and the grand Central Court. Continue to a local winery nestled in the Cretan countryside, tasting exquisite wines from indigenous grapes like Vilana and Kotsifali. Learn about Crete’s olive oil production and sample premium extra virgin olive oil. End your day with a hearty meal at a traditional tavern, savoring local dishes, wine, and the warm Cretan hospitality.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

The Palace of Knossos

• Discover the myths and grandeur of the Minoan civilization with a tour of this archaeological site • One of the most important sites of Crete • Self-guided tour

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Winery Stilianou

• Family business • Organic cultivation • Solely Cretan grape varieties • Tour of the vineyard, the olive grove and the the wine cellar

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Lunch

platter

Wine & olive oil tasting

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entance fee for Knossos palace. General entry ticket: €20. Free for EU citizens under 25 & non-EU under 18. EU seniors over 65: €10.

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Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great day out - history, food, wine & great company!
312beckye,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic day trip with Anthony who was very friendly, informative and welcoming. We went as a couple with two other pairs of people who we also got along well with so a great group and guide to spend the day with! We went to the Knossos Palace and Stilianou winery to taste the olive oil and wines - wow!! Absolutely delicious and great to see the processes and work that goes into these products. Afterwards we went to a local tavern for lunch and enjoyed some beautiful home made food. Definitely recommend to anyone :)
Amazing trip with amazing guide
Roving46641259902,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing trip, Antonis picked us up from our hotel and was very hospitable and knowledgeable. We got to temple of Knossos early so didn't have to contend with too many people. The wine tasting was amazing, very interesting tour and the wine was lovely. This was our second tour around an olive factory but Antonis was very informative and had a passion for this, having worked in the factories before. The lunch was lovely as was the wine with the meal. Lots of traditional dishes and left full. I had my toddler with me and made sure she was cared for us too and had a good time despite it being more of an adult tour
Amazing and Inspiring, two of the many words to describe!
poupikakas,,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an experience! Our tour guide George was a master in communication and so hospitable. Learning about different process making of wine and olive oil passed down from generation to generation was inspiring. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone visiting Crete!
Amazing day out!
W9926IZtoms,,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience. We were guided round by George who was full of knowledge and very helpful and made the trip a 10/10. Wine tasting was great, with a full tour of the winery if tastings with cheese and bread. Olive oil tour was also very interesting a small tour of the olive trees and a guided indoor tour of the machinery. Finally, a traditional lunch served in a small village was fantastic with lots of variety to taste and share
Highly Recommend
18eliseb,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was a highlight of our trip to Crete! Antonis our guide was fantastic and the tour gave us a great mix of culture, scenery, and incredible food—highly recommend!
Great tour of Knossos and a glimpse of Crete
439gabiw,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour - George was brilliant, very informative and looked after us so well. Lovely food, great transportation and good communication
Exceptional Tour!
E3792OIamyg,,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We traveled throughout Greece and this was one of our favorite tours. We made a stop a Knossos which was very interesting and educational. George was our tour guide for our visits to the family winery and the olive oil production factory. We learned so much about wine and olive oil production in Greece and enjoyed all of the tastings. Our final stop for lunch at a local family restaurant was DELICIOUS! Everything was fresh and local and they fed our tour group of 7 plenty of food to try. We very much enjoyed the tour and appreciated the opportunity to learn so much about the industries. George was one of the best tour guides we had throughout our trip!
The BEST Winery, Olive Oil & Lunch Tour
kathryng840,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic day with George, our tour guide! The trip included everything that the package said it would. George was very knowledgeable & friendly. I recommend this trip to anyone visiting Crete especially on the Malia area.
Fantastic experience!
I3066VMrosariom,,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This experience was amazing! I highly recommend it if you want to get a sense of life in Crete - from wine and olive oil making to typical Cretan food in a small village. The scenery is beautiful and every stop seemed better than the next. We learned al lot from the family winery and the olive oil factory and got to meet the people who have run these family businesses for generations. The guide, George, is very knowledgeable and personable as well as accommodating. The best is that this is a small group tour song we got to ask about of questions and get a personal connection concrete and it’s people.
A great way to experience the local culture in a short amount of time
Christine S,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic experience, the tour was the perfect balance of culture, scenery, and flavor. George was incredibly knowledgeable, bringing Crete’s history to life with fascinating insights and great conversation. This was a great way to see Knossos and enjoy local wine and fresh olive oil—absolutely delicious. This tour was well-organized, personal, and authentic—highly recommend!