Knossos Palace and Pottery experience (Luxury Adventure)
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
The perfect All-in-One tour. We pick you up at our hotel and bring you with our luxurious Land Rover Discovery (Leather Seats and A/C) to the the fantastic palace of Knossos. After this excursion to the minoan history we climb to the impressive mountains of Crete where you wil have unforgettable views to the Aegean Sea, the nature and the small villages. Passing narrow nature roads you will have a lot of fun at a local very good taverna. Included in the trip is also food and drinks. We will continue our trip passing valleys with wild goats, herbs and old olive trees. In the evening we will return you back to your hotel.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
none
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Agios Nikolaos
we pass the village of Agios Nikolaos with the well known lake
Heraklion
To reach Knossos, we pass a part of the City of Heraklion
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Knossos Palace Entrance Fees
Pottery Clay and Lesson (5 Euros for Material)
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Knossos Palace and Pottery experience (Luxury Adventure)
Pickup included
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was our highlight of the holiday
Duncan H,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00As a family of five we had a really, really good day out. I feel if we hired a car for two days, we could not have seen, or enjoyed as much. Panagiotis our guide was a very calm and measured driver, with a personality to match - a local guy in tune with Crete and its soul. This was perfect for us and allowed us all to really enjoy the wonderful landscape and understand how the island works and how it is to live on it. He was very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna, with an instinct for foraging - the kids are going to remember the pomegranate and grapes! The lunch was fantastic, in a really nice village, with great views. It really was the highlight of our week Absolutely no regrets in booking it!
Highly recommended
Lexi B,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time and a fantastic guide! Everyone that we met was very knowledgeable, and the pottery experience and lunch were very fun!
Amazing experience, well explained, superb guide from George and Costas
benjaminbW3249NR,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative about everything, me and my wife love history and hospitality. Big foodies and local produce this experience was amazing and we got both , with a fabulous lunch where you eat like a king and try local produce. We have been enjoying it so much. Bought dressings , oil , souvenirs can't wait to cook back home with it . So pleased with all the experience.
A varied, informative and enjoyable experience
Smile-Emerson,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit to Knossos Palace was culturally interesting. You can do without the audio guide because the brightness prevents you from seeing the screen. The audio explanations remain but the explanatory panels along the way are enough for a neophyte. In the pottery workshop, the potter is both an artisan, an artist and a magician; in a few moments he makes you no less than 10 different dishes. Lunch in a tavern of the knowledge of one of the guides is a real nugget. One word: succulent. Finally, the visit to the olive oil factory and the tastings ended a very nice day. The guides were perfect. A duet sometimes informative during the journey between the sites sometimes funny. Really nice and endearing. This excursion was a beautiful day.
Great trip
susanaE980KY,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A great trip for a full day's outing. The driver Michael was very informative and knowledgeable. Unfortunately this time of year the sites are extremely busy which makes it unpleasant. I'd prefer to have done a wine tasting over an olive oil tasting but that's just because I'm South African.
Awesome Day. Wonderful tour guide.
Donna M,,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver Michael was the promt, friendly, knowledgeable and the best tour guide we could have asked for. The car was very comfortable and their was plenty of cold water. He knew everything about Crete and its history. The lunch was delicious. He made us feel like family. I highly recommend this tour.
Cretan experience
Caroline G,,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An extremely informative and interesting day, Michael’s knowledge was amazing and his people skills shone through. Thoroughly recommend
Emersive Creatian experiences
Kathryn W,,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We actually did two tours with this company this week. We did Knossos Palace tour with Costas and today we did Spinalonga with Michael. Both days have been wonderful. Two very knowledgeable guides emercing us in their knowledge of Crete both modern and historic. As we drove around both guides provided cold water and air-conditioning in clean luxurious vehicles. We enjoyed the Olive Factory and Olive tasting. We also loved the pottery factory. My daughter (age 12) got the opportunity to throw her own pottery. Each tour then took us to a local taverna where we sampled local cuisine that was superb. Fire-grilled sheep, goat, meatballs, and tasziki Along with Greek salad and local wines and Raki. I can not recommend these highly enough. Fabulous days both of them. Thank You!
Better than anticipated
Cruiser16730035403,,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was great! Very knowledgeable & entertaining. He genuinely wants to be sure you leave with more than you expected.
A Local’s Tour
Elizabeth G,,May 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00George is very knowledgeable and took us to see some of the great local authentic sites. Great time had by all.
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