Private Tour

Minoan Crete: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit and Lunch at Peza

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

*** IT DOES NOT include tickets to the Knossos Archeological site or the cost of a Certified Guide to the Knossos Archeological Site. ***

Experience the epitome of luxury and cultural immersion with our personalized chauffeured service in Crete. Our expert local drivers, well-versed in the region's history. Delve into the heart of Central Crete as we transport you to the enchanting Peza valley, a Minoan haven with olive groves and red soils. Indulge in a wine-tasting adventure at a local winery, savoring Cretan indigenous varieties with divine aromas. No visit is complete without exploring the magical village of Ano Archanes, a favorite of the current King of England Charles, where charming streets and old houses beckon. Immerse yourself in the local culinary scene, enjoying a carefully crafted meal in this enchanting locale. Our bespoke journey ensures you unravel the layers of Cretan history, culture, and gastronomy in the lap of luxury.

Additional Info

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‘s Included

Four-Course Traditional Lunch

Wine Tasting of 5 indigenous Varieties

Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal

Air-conditioned vehicle

Personal pick-up & drop-off

Winery Visit with Tour

Any Personal Expenses

Tour Guide at Knossos Palace. There ae Tour Guides upon extra charge at the entrance of the Site

Knossos Archaeological Site

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Knossos Archaeological Site

Knossos is the main Bronze Age archaeological site at Heraklion, a modern port city on the north-central coast of Crete. The site was excavated and the palace complex found there was partially restored under the direction of Arthur Evans in the earliest years of the 20th century. The palace complex is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. It was undoubtedly the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. In order to purchase tickets online for the archeological site of Knossos visit the official e-ticketing service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports at www.etickets.tap.gr

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Titakis Wines - Fabrika Wine Experience

Visiting one of the oldest and most well-known wineries in Kounavoi Village, 30 kilometers from Heraklion city. Arriving at the winery a host of the premises will arrange for you to join the vineyard tour as well as the cellar tour and then will arrange you a private table to proceed with a tasting. The wine tasting will consist of five (5) indigenous varieties. A perfect place to relax with great views.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Pick-up From Heraklion Area

Pick-up Areas: Heraklion City Heraklion Port Passenger Station Amoudara Karteros
Private Tour
Duration: 7 hours
Traditional Lunch: Four-course Menu at a local Taverna at Archanes Village
Premium Vehicle: Volvo S80 Τ6 VW Tuareg V8
Pickup included

Pick-up from Elounda

Pick-up Areas: Elounda, Plaka, Agios Nikolaos
Private Tour: Maximum 4 people in the Vehicle
Duration: 7 hours
Traditional Lunch: Four-course meal with wine at the beautiful village of Archanes
Premium Vehicles
Pickup included

Pick-up from Rethymno

Pick-up Area: Rethimno and Bali
Private Tour
Duration: 7 hours
Traditional Lunch: Four-course meal with wine at Archanes Village
Luxury Vehicle
Pickup included

Reviews

4.56

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Knossos, Titksas Winery, Archanes
Elizabeth B,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a delightful 1/2 experience guide by Tony and exceptional tour guide. After a short self guided tour at the Knossos Palace we can continued a lovely countryside drive to Titksas Winery where Maria hosted an informative and fun tasting. We love the wine! From there we had the best meal of our 7 day journey in a farm to table restaurant in Archanes.
Great day was had by all!
Joanne G,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a great day with Angela. Went to Knossos, a traditional olive grower and a winery. Finishing up at a traditional restaurant, the food was fabulous. She definitely went above and beyond.
Great combo day!
mbwvt,
Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a memorable day with Roula. We picked up a special guide at Palace of Knossos for 100 euros + tip. That made all the difference in understanding the importance of the site and moving efficiently past the lines. Totally worth it. The tavern lunch was unique and delicious. They were waiting for us with a special table. Just my husband and me on this tour. We love winery tours and we learned a few new things. Liked 4 of 5 wines, so that’s amazing. Our only challenge was coming up with a meeting point when arriving in the Port of Rethymno. The pick up point wasn’t in the pre-set list, so that made things a little frustrating for everybody. I did really appreciate their sending a car all the way to get us in rethymno. Roula stepped in at the last minute to lead us and she was a delight.
Lovely easy tour and wine tasting for all ages.
pizzanutNyc,
Aug 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely tour by Tony for our family of 4 from NYC. Tony was on time and very nice to chat with throughout the car ride to Knossos and to the winery for the tasting and taverna for lunch. The tour was well paced and most of it you are left on your own to tour Knossos. The winery tour is given by someone there which was really nice and not too long. The lunch at a taverna in Archanes was lovely too. Highly recommended if you don’t have your own car and want and easy day where everyone can do the wine tasting and not worry about driving.
A fun time!
Danielle B,
Jul 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Though our guide was a little difficult to find at first (our internet was poor so we didn’t get meeting spot updates, perhaps a name sign would be helpful), Yanni was amazing. We didn’t need the full time at Knossos (plus it was darn hot), so we had the flexibility to choose a museum visit or visit to an olive farm (with tasting) to fill in some of the time we didn’t use at Knossos. We loved that! Wine was tasty and the lunch in Archanes was delicious and plentiful!
Disappointed as our personal chauffeur keep leaving us at locations to go and chauffeur other clients to other places
Suzanne R,
May 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00
Lunch at the village was very tasty, plentiful and Maria the chef was friendly and a great cook. The wine tour was informative and enjoyable. We spent just over an hour by choice at the palace ruins and the driver agreed to be back at 11.30am as she left to transport other people returning 25 minutes late. She also left us at the restaurant to transfer other people but didn’t tell us that until she returned. We were not told we had the opportunity to see the village, just dropped at the restaurant and picked up. Disappointing as this was a private tour with a personalised chauffeur which wasn’t what the description said. The driver was very friendly, hospitable and engaging. Despite all this we did enjoy the day.
Well rounded day trip.
Karen U,
May 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
Our guide Tony was kind, knowledgeable and very accommodating to our group of four. He went out of his way to take care of us. We spent about 1.5 hours at Knossos Palace touring the site on our own. We found that this was plenty of time to view the ruins. The winery tour was very delightful and informative. The selections were enjoyable and we purchased a few bottles at a very affordable price. Although lunch was tasty and quaint, the menu was nothing close to the photos posted from previous guests. We were served a completely vegetarian lunch (not requested) with the main course being rice stuffed peppers and tomatoes. Given the price of this trip, that part was a very disappointing.
Great personalized tour!!!
EdwardW T,
Apr 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yanni was wonderful for our tour. We wanted a slight change to our tour to include an Olive press farm and he accommodated us with no problem. I would suggest a tour guide at Knossos because it is a large site and difficult to do on your own. We had an excellent lunch at the Olive farm press and at our wine tasting venue. Very informative tour of the winery. Our last stop was local Greek cuisine for a third lunch! It was a full day and Yanni made it very special! I look forward to returning to Crete!!! I highly recommend this tour
Definitely Worth the Money!
Brandi K,
Jan 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an amazing experience! We visited Knossos by ourselves and did a self guided tour which was sufficient for us. Our driver, Yanni, then took us to an amazing Raki distillery/winery, lunch at a restaurant that served so much delicious food we were stuffed and then we ended at another wonderful winery with amazing tasting wines! It was a great personalized experience that was well worth the money!
A Fun Adventure
Ashley S,
Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was tour that showed some of Cretes highlights as well as hidden gems. The tour operator did an excellent job at communicating. The whole experience was exciting and worry free