Private Tour, Knossos Palace, Olive Oil, Pottery, Winery, Lunch

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6 hours
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1 - 7 guests
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Discover Crete with our Heraklion tour. Savor ancient flavors, explore timeless crafts, and delve into myths. Experience authentic hospitality, from olive groves to Knossos' legendary sites.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 You Get

Friendly local escort throughout
Transport with pick-up/drop-off at Heraklion Port
Tours and tastings at olive grove, pottery workshop, and winery
Licensed guide for Knossos (optional, upon request)
Knossos Palace Admission (20 Euros / Person)

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

1

Knossos Archaeological Site

Start the day walking through the remnants of Europe’s oldest civilization. The Palace of Knossos brings myth and reality face to face. Entrance ticket (€20) and certified guide not included—but we can easily pre-book the guide for you.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Pathos Olive Oil Tasting

Olive Grove Farm Tour & Tasting Start your day in an olive grove surrounded by the quiet wisdom of ancient trees. Discover how Cretan olive oil is produced, taste fresh bread dipped in golden oil, and enjoy a mini snack infused with herbs and simplicity. A nourishing and peaceful start to your day.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
3

Kaparounakis, G. & I., O.E.

Next stop: earth and fire. Get inspired at this traditional pottery workshop where the Kaparounakis family has shaped clay for generations. Watch the wheel in action and, if you're feeling bold, try your hand at the craft. It's humbling—in the best way.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
4

Titakis Wines - Fabrika Wine Experience

Into the vineyard! Meet the makers, explore the cellars, and enjoy a relaxed tasting of five local wines, each paired with small bites. Dry, fruity, bold—each glass tells a different Cretan story.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
5

Archanes

In a charming stone-built village that feels like time stopped, enjoy a full-course Cretan lunch under the shade of vines. Local wine flows, raki follows, and you'll understand why "slow food" started here.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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