
Private Tour, Knossos Palace, Olive Oil, Pottery, Winery, Lunch
- Private
Private Tour, Knossos Palace, Olive Oil, Pottery, Winery, Lunch is a 6-hour adventure excursion in Iraklion, booked through Viator. From $233. Starts 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am and 10:30 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
About this excursion
A Certified Guide for Knossos Palace is NOT INCLUDED
What sets this tour apart is its **soul**—not just the stops, but the *why* behind them. In just one carefully crafted day, you get a full bite of Crete: its sacred flavors, its living crafts, its wine-soaked hospitality, and its ancient myths. We don’t rush. We don’t overpack. We do it the old Cretan way—slow, generous, and real.
You’ll taste olive oil from groves where the trees are older than some civilizations. You’ll meet a potter whose hands remember secrets passed down for generations. You’ll drink wines born from volcanic soil and eat a village lunch the way locals do on a Sunday. And finally, you’ll walk in the footsteps of kings and legends at Knossos.
No staged folklore, no touristy fluff—just the Crete we love, shared with you the way it was always meant to be: with heart, time, and good company.
What’s included in this excursion
- Friendly local escort throughout
- Transport with pick-up/drop-off at Heraklion Port
- Tours and tastings at olive grove, pottery workshop, and winery
- Full lunch in Archanes with drinks
- Licensed guide for Knossos (optional, upon request)
- Knossos Palace Admission (20 Euros / Person)
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is it suitable for children?
- Specialized infant seats are available
Health & fitness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Starts 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am and 10:30 am.











