Private Tour
Knossos Palace - Wine+Olive Oil Tasting - Traditional Villages
Overview
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This full day Private Tour gives you the opportunity to see the Real Side of Crete away from big crowds. Explore a few old traditional villages where we walk through the old narrow streets and enjoy an iced coffee, visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about the olive oil ( Golden Liquid) production and taste different kind of this golden liquid.
Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths .
Explore the Old Wind Mills and enjoy the amazing views from around 3000 feet above sea level.
We stop at a family restaurant to enjoy Cretan traditional lunch which is a must but it’s OPTIONAL.
Well now it’s time to visit a winery where we learn about local wines and taste some of them ( OPTIONAL)
Now it’s time to travel back in time and visit Knossos Palace
Now after creating unforgettable memories it’s time to go back to your hotel or cruise port .
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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
Heraklion
Our tour starts from Heraklion city, Driving through and around the city
Omalia Olive Press
We stol at an olive oil factory where we learn all about the Cretan Golden Liquid…… and of course taste a few different olive oils ……
What‘s Included
Liability Insurance
Coffee, water ,
Private transportation with comfortable air conditioned vehicles .
Knowledgeable local driver guide
Olive oil , and Raki tasting.
Lunch is OPTIONAL
Wine Tasting 5 local wines 18 euros per person , OPTIONAL
Knossos Palace entrance fee
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
PRIVATE TOUR
We can customize this tour on your wishes and needs .
Pickup included
Reviews
80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stavros is awesome!
B8031PLwills,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stavros was absolutely incredible! Took us on a personal tour of crete, stopped at many towns to give us coffee, good, and wine, and ended with a beach detour. Stavros had informative and enticing stories, and we learned a lot along the way!!
Best tour in Crete
J6328UJjohnm,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was FANTASTIC! Local tour guide leading you to local places. One of a kind tour with an awesome tour guide!!! You will not be disappointed. We went with 2 people (was going to be small group but we went in off season) and we did everything from learning about Crete to tasting some of the best food the island has to offer. Can’t recommmend enough!!!!!
Amazing Toyr
DenverS88,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr, Ed was a great tour guide. He kept the historical information at a level for the wide ranges in our group. We loved our two day tour! Crete was amazing.
Get to really know Crete
F1148DQdrewp,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stravos was phenomenal- hands down the best tour guide we have experienced on our trip. This tour showed us the real side of Crete that we otherwise would not have experienced. We got to see, taste, and be in the local culture with a hands on experience. If you are looking for a tour- this is the one!
Highlight of our visit to Crete
Jessica S,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the highlight of our visit to Crete. Stavros was so much fun and personalized the tour to our interests. The van was comfortable and each stop was interesting and fun. I highly recommend this tour!
Highlight of Our Trip – Book This Tour!
auras526,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highlight of Our Trip – Book This Tour! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Of all the tours we took during our one-week Greece & Turkey cruise, our day with Stavros in Crete stood out by a mile. He was funny, contagiously happy, and kept everyone — kids and adults alike — completely engaged throughout the day. We visited an olive oil factory, the windmills, strawberry field, Knossos Palace (which my daughter especially loved — roaming peacocks and all!), and a variety of charming villages. Stavros made the experience feel personal and relaxed, adding in lovely touches like a stop at a local pottery studio where the kids got to spin their own little pots, and a walk through a quiet village where we picked wild plums straight from the trees. There was even a quick visit to a famous old tree in a historic village, and a sweeping coastal viewpoint that took our breath away. Every stop felt authentic and thoughtfully chosen, and Stavros brought it all to life with humor, heart, and deep local knowledge. I wish all tours could be this fantastic — and that we could take Stavros with us on every trip. Don’t hesitate. Book this tour!
Authentic experience
Andi P,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did this tour as a family with adult children & significant others. Stavros was engaging, funny and thoughtful as a tour guide. He created an individualized experience for us based upon what we wanted to see and experience. We visited Knossos Palace with a private tour guide early- avoided the crowds and the heat. We learned about olive oil, visited a village and sat and visited with Stavros over a cold drink and asked him all sorts of questions about his life, the culture & history of Crete. Then we saw the old windmills, sampled fresh yogurt, picked fresh strawberries & sampled a local wine, ate lunch at a traditional family restaurant, saw the oldest tree in Crete and returned to the beach for a final wine tasting. It was a lovely way to spend the day. We learned so much, supported local businesses, and got away from the overly touristy places. I also felt like we made a new friend! Thank you, Stavros for showing us “The Real Crete!”
Exceeded high expectations! Incredible experience.
M7832WQalexm,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was very excited to visit Crete for the first time and this tour still beat my expectations. Ed knew how to schedule our tour to miss the crowds and get an authentic Crete experience. The olive oil factory was great and the owners were very gracious showing us around. Lunch was amazing and again, the family that owned the place was incredibly gracious and made us feel right at home. Experiencing all of the local food and wine, olive oil and honey was a delightful experience. We walked through a couple local villages and Ed pointed out many of the trees and plants of the region and we even stopped to pick some strawberries and enjoy some local wine. I wish more tours were this personal and authentic.
Do it, it was great!
Curious48986728177,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Book this one! Ed was amazing from pick up to drop off. The whole experience was a ton of fun and very entertaining and informative. We got to see a side of Crete away from the tourist port and saw the local farms, tasted the local yogurt and food, all the while being guided comfortably and entertained the whole way. I would not hesitate to book again and it was by far the best tour we did in Greece.
ANY TOUR WITH STAVROS WILL BE FANTASTIC!
Cyndy D,,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Take THIS tour, then visit old town Heraklion on your own. The countryside, the views(!) the small town, the olive factory, the family owned restaurant, were all fantastic. We opted not to go to Knossos palace, but perhaps we should have. Did I mention that Stavros is the most engaging and humorous guide ever?!! I imagine ANY of his tours are superb. I trust Stavros, who has lived on Crete his whole life, to show off his island!!
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