Minoan Crete from 3.000 BC: Knossos Palace & Museum with Wineries from Chania

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
10 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, French, German, Russian, Greek
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Explore ancient Minoan culture at Knossos Palace and Heraklion Museum, topped with a luxurious winery tour. Enjoy gourmet Cretan cuisine, experienced with expert guides on this private tour.

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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

VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
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

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Chania Prefecture

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

Panormos (Pass By)

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Adelianos Kampos (Pass By)

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Rethymnon (Pass By)

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Georgioupolis (Pass By)

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Chania Town (Pass By)

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Agia Marina (Pass By)

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Platanias (Pass By)

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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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Panormos in Rethymno
Panormos in Rethymno, Rethymno, Greece, GR
Adelianos Kampos
Adelianos Kampos, Rethimno, Greece, GR, 741 50
Rethimno
Rethimno, Rethymno, Greece, GR
Georgioupoli
Georgioupoli, Chania, Greece, GR
Agia Marina
Agia Marina, Chania, Greece, GR
Platanias
Platanias, Chania, Greece, GR, 730 14
Chania
Chania, 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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What People Are Saying
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Fantastic guide and your company
February 10, 2025
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Ours was a special tour based on time restraints as caused by ship; thus didn't do wine country. Alexander our guide was truly outstanding in his knowledge along with doing several historical stop...read more

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3000BC with 10,000 brilliant
October 06, 2024
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Loiana was brilliant. She made the tour exceptional . 7 stars out of 5. Her knowledge was beyond great. And as she recommended. You must do the museum First. It puts it in a more poignant experi...read more

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Perfect for history lovers
October 17, 2023
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Alexander was an amazingly knowledgeable and hospitable tour guide. As history lovers, he brought us into the details of Cretan past, as well as present, and answered all of our questions with humo...read more

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History Tour of Crete
August 16, 2023
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Great way to understand the history of Crete. The guides were knowledgeable and we learned a lot both while driving through Crete and at the palace ruins and museum. It was a great way to start off...read more

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