Private guided tour to Knossos Palace Olive Mill Pottery & Winery

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1. THE MAGNIFICENT PALACE OF COLOURS Wander in the footsteps of the Minoans, visiting the oldest and most important monument on Crete, Greece and whole Europe. The construction of Knossos Palace sets the pattern of organization in Crete and Greece too. It implies a peaceful period of great wealth, prosperity and concentration of authorities both political and religious. It was the center of administration of the entire island during Minoan times. Its position is such that allowed unprecedented growth and prosperity as witnessed by the plethora of storage magazines, workshops, and wall paintings. The elegant wall frescoes, which decorated the halls, speak of people who approached the subtleties of life and the splendor of nature with a joyous disposition. The Palace radiates a joyous exuberance through the elaborate architectural planes and volumes that were clustered around the central courtyard. Our Professional Licensed Tourist Guide will make this visit an unforgettable experience.

   1.5 h

2. OLIVE OIL TASTING We will visit an olive oil factory. We will learn about the olive trees and the olives and their history. We will learn how we extract this precious juice. Finaly we will taste and see why the Cretan olive oil is one of the best olive oils in the world.

   1 h

3. We will visit a pottery shop. We will see how they were making pottery the minoan times

   40 min

4. WINE TASTING At a very nice area, in a very nice winery with a beautiful view we will taste some of the best wines of the island The cost of wine tasting depends on the package of wine tasting. You have to be above 18 years to be able to drink alkohol, Children are free.

   1 h

5. Optional Coffe break or lunch break at the traditional village of Archanes Driving through an area full of vineyards, at the footsteps of mountain Giouchtas the area where is the oldest olive oil press and the oldest wine press of the world. We arrive at a very nice traditional village, the village of Archanes. We can have coffee break at the traditional coffee shops ( kafeneion). Or we can have a traditional lunch at the very nice tavernas.

   1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Heraklion

• Its from-price is 499% above the median of the 168 day trips we list in Heraklion.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 118 of 168.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Heraklion

Heraklion, the largest city on Crete, is a Venetian-walled port near Knossos, the Minoan palace, and the museum that holds its treasures.

Heraklion is the capital and main port of Crete, wrapped in Venetian walls and bastions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The Koules fortress guards the old harbour mouth, and Lions Square has the Morosini Fountain, held up by four stone lions. Nikos Kazantzakis, the author of Zorba the Greek, is buried on the Martinengo bastion under a simple wooden cross.

Top-ranked sights in Heraklion: Palace of Knossos, Malia, Kera Kardiotissa Monastery.

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