Luxury Tour from Elounda: Knossos Palace & Museum with Wineries

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, French, German, Russian, Greek
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Experience Crete like never before with a luxury tour from Elounda. Explore Knossos Palace, enjoy fine wines at boutique wineries, and visit Heraklion's archaeological treasures.

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

Experience Details

Succumb to a bespoke service of our top local guides with expert knowledge in the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal.


Luxuriate along the stellar ruins & lavish frescoes of Knossos Palace appreciating it in a way few will ever get the chance to. Immerse into the labyrinthian marvel as we draw you back to a time when myth & history were indistinguishable.


Where there’s culture, there’s wine. Let us chauffeur you to the heart of Central Crete, a rich Minoan land backed by olive groves & wine-red earth. Here you will discover boutique award-winning domains to sample Cretan vintages with divine flavors.


With personal touch impressions soak up the entire collection of unique artworks & history of the archaeological museum of Heraklion by savoring each hall at your own pace.


In the evening, stroll the aesthetically fortified city of Heraklion. Dazzle your senses with delicious aromas of garlic & basil pouring from superb restaurants with local-exclusive cuisine.

What You Get

Private expert guide in art, history, & archeology
VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
Drinks and meals
Admission fees
Wine Tasting expenses

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Agios Nikolaos

Plunge into the grandeur of the Minoan Crete on this custom private Heraklion tour by being part of the evolution of a mighty civilization.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

The Palace of Knossos

Amble in the footsteps of King Minos at the Knossos archaeological site with our history-archaeology Crete private guide.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included
3

Messara

Experience a private Heraklion wine tour along the ancient valley of Messara, the land of abundant sun-fueled vineyards of Crete. Visit the finest wineries in Heraklion and taste the best wines of Crete of bottomless flavors and earthen aromas.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Have a first-hand archeological tour experience of the Heraklion Knossos Museum with an art-historian personal tour guide.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included
5

Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion

Follow the city trails and delight in the Heraklion walking tour by unearthing storied monuments and emblematic landmarks.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Heraklion

Let us guide your tour and visit local restaurants of Cretan culinary excellence in the heart of Iraklio city.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Istron (Pass By)

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Plaka (Pass By)

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Elounda (Pass By)

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Sissi (Pass By)

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Milatos (Pass By)

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Malia (Pass By)

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Stalida (Pass By)

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VIP Comfort Minibus (9-Seater)
Premium Sedan (3-Seater)

Meeting & Pickup

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Enjoy personal pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise or any other point of Crete island. NOTE: pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation
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Stalida
Stalida, Heraklion, Greece, GR
Malia
Malia, Heraklion, Greece, GR, 700 07
Sisi
Sisi, Lasithi, Greece, GR, 724 00
Milatos
Milatos, Lasithi, Greece, GR, 724 00
Istro
Istro, Lasithi, Greece, GR, 721 00
Plaka
Plaka, Lasithi, Greece, GR
Schisma Eloundas
Schisma Eloundas, Lasithi, Greece, GR
Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Greece, GR
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Earliest available date: May 17, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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