Private Tour
Minoan Life: Knossos Palace, Olive Grove Farm, Lunch at Peza
Overview
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*** A CERTIFIED GUIDE FOR KNOSSOS IS NOT INCLUDED ***
Indulge in personalized service from our top local drivers with specialist knowledge in the comfort of a chauffeured luxury vehicle.
Take in the stellar ruins and sumptuous frescoes of the Palace of Knossos, appreciating it in a way that few will have the opportunity to do. Immerse yourself in labyrinthine wonder as we transport you back to a time when myth and history were indistinguishable.
Where there is culture, there is Olive Oil. Let us take you a few meters away from Knossos Palace, specifically to Skalani village. Here you will discover a Family-Owned Olive Mill in which you will taste Cretan indigenous varieties of Olive Oil with divine aromas and flavors.
Enchanted by the Cretan land, its history, and its products, it is impossible not to visit the magical village of Ano Archanes with its beautiful streets and old houses. One of the few places visited by the current King of England, Charles.
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
Olive Oil tasting of local Varieties
Olive Grove Farm Visit with Tour and Tastings
Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal pick-up & drop-off
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
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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 etickets website on voucher.
Skalani
Visiting one of the best olive mill factories in Skalani Village, 7 kilometers from Heraklion city. Arriving at the Olive Mill a host of the premises will take you along for an olive grove tour, as well as the factory mills tour, and then will arrange you a private table to proceed with an Olive Oil tasting. During Olive Oil Tasting you will be able to recognize and learn all the aspects that differentiate good from bad olive oil. A perfect place to relax, a perfect place to feel the aromas and nature around you.
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Pick-up From Heraklion Area
Pick-up Areas: Heraklion City
Heraklion Port Passenger Station
Amoudara
Karteros
Private Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Traditional Lunch: Four-course Menu at a local Taverna at Archanes Village
Luxury Vehicle: Volvo S80 Τ6
VW Tuareg V8
Pickup included
Pick-up from Elounda Agios Nik
Private Tour
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch at Archanes Village: Traditional Lunch at a Local Tavern
Premium SUV
Pickup included
Pick-up from Rethimno Erea
Olive Oil Tasting
Private Tour
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch at Archanes Village: Traditional Lunch at a local Tavern
Premium SUV
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend this tour!
BarbaraT,
May 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day! Our driver was so friendly and knowledgeable! We had a taste of Knossos Palace (lines were super long!), then a lovely olive oil tour and tasting, and then a delicious lunch!! Perfect day.
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