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Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Heraklion
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6 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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English
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Discover Crete's rich flavors! Explore Knossos' ruins, tour a family winery, and savor Crete's best wines. Experience the charm of an olive grove and relish a delightful village lunch.

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

Experience Details

This tour was created for nature and wine lovers. Would you like to learn all about locally produced products such as Wine, Olive oil, and Famous Raki? This tour has been created just for you. Be open to tasting local wines, and exploring rural Crete this tour it's for you. We visit one family winery in the Heraklion area where we take a tour of the cellar of the winery, learn how different wines are made, and then taste up to 5 different indigenous varieties. We will visit a family-run olive mill, having an olive grove tour, olive mill tour, and olive oil tasting. Finally, we will drive to a small village and to an undisclosed location, not open to the public, and learn all about Raki Distillation.


At the end of the tour, we will get on our 4WD SUV and head to the mountain top at 850 meters to observe the Cretan fields from the top and the beautiful colors created on Mother Earth.

What You Get

Raki Distillery Visit Tour and Tasting
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Winery Visit with tour and Wine Tasting of 3 wines
Any Personal Expenses
Knossos Palace Admission Fees (Full: €20.00) / person
KNoosos Certified Guide is NOT Included

Good To Know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

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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 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
2

Skalani

Visiting an olive grove farm in Crete offers a unique glimpse into the island’s ancient olive oil tradition. Strolling among the trees, you’ll learn about the cultivation and harvesting process, as well as the cultural importance of olive oil. Guided tours often showcase how modern techniques complement age-old methods to produce premium oils. The experience includes a tasting session, where you’ll sample various olive oils and discover their unique flavors, from fruity to peppery. Paired with fresh bread and local herbs, the tasting highlights the quality and richness of the oil. Many farms also have shops where you can purchase oils and olive-based products, making it easy to take a piece of Crete home with you.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Stironas

Visiting a Cretan distillery, specializing in winemaking in oak barrels and World Famous Raki. Learn all the steps of winemaking and distilling Raki, taste more than 9 different wines directly from the oak barrels, fill your own bottle of wine, and seal it with wax. Have the winemaker sign the bottle by writing a special label for you.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Archanes

After indulging in Cretan craft beers, we head to the picturesque Archanes Village, known for its rich history and gastronomy. You’ll enjoy a full-course traditional lunch at a local tavern, featuring authentic Cretan flavors, local wine, and raki.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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Thank you for booking with us this amazing tour that reflects on ancient and today's life on the island of Crete. A member of our team will contact you through a text message on your listed phone number to inform you of the exact pick-up time.

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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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