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

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

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US$227.83 per guest

Adult x2

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Heraklion

Duration

6 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 7 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Family-friendly, Private Experience

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Crete’s bounty at a renowned winery, olive grove, and secret distillery. Enjoy guided tastings of local wines, olive oil, and raki. Cap it all with a scenic mountain view lunch.

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

KNoosos Certified Guide is NOT Included

Entrance fees

Knossos Archaeological Site

Good To Know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

The Palace of Knossos

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

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

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

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

Meeting & Pickup

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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.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.6

based on 6 reviews

(Viator)

Enjoyable experience...

May 24, 2026

Enjoyable experience especially the olive oil tour it was very informative. Angela was a great driver who really appreciated the local atmosphere. The winery was a unique small family friendly plac...read more

(Viator)

An amazing Crete shore excursion.

April 05, 2026

This was an amazing tour. Our guide, Angela, was truly gifted and incredibly knowledgeable. Having lived in Heraklion her entire life, she offered a unique perspective on the region’s history and c...read more

(Viator)

This tour offered a...

May 09, 2025

This tour offered a fascinating glimpse into Crete's rich history and traditions, hitting several key highlights in a single day. The included visits to the magnificent Knossos Palace, a traditiona...read more

(Viator)

touring Create

September 26, 2024

Knossos palace was ok standard self guided tour, that we set up for ourselves, the remainder of the tour was exceptionally Great, Anthony our driver was fantastic, he took us through Crete and exp...read more

(Viator)

Great tour!

June 26, 2024

Our driver, Roula was absolutely lovely. She was so informative with the history of Crete. We loved learning about the Olive Farm and Olive oil process. Great family! The winery visit was also wond...read more

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