Minoan Crete from 3.000 BC: Knossos Palace & Museum with Wineries from Heraklion
Travel back to ancient Crete with a guided tour of Knossos Palace, explore Heraklion Museum's treasures, then unwind sampling wines at acclaimed local wineries. Book your journey today!
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
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
Heraklion Prefecture
The Palace of Knossos
Messara
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion
Heraklion
Hersonissos (Pass By)
Anissaras (Pass By)
Analipsi (Pass By)
Gouves (Pass By)
Kokkini Hani (Pass By)
Agia Pelagia (Pass By)
Fodele (Pass By)
Bali (Pass By)
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Meeting & Pickup
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End PointThis 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.
The private tour is totally worth it. The guide and driver were both awesome. The guide gave us a great history lesson. She took time to explain everything and gave us ample time to absorb all the ...read more
This was a fabulous tour. The beauty of the scenery and the historical perspective on the pre Minoan and Minoan civilization was perfect. Our guide for the day was Elissavet. She is a treasure. ...read more
We had the most amazing time on this tour. It exceeded our expectations. Our guides were friendly and so knowledgeable- not only about history but also local culture. Each stop had rich history, th...read more
Great experience. Guide was knowledgeable and had a lot of helpful tips. While we did a lot it was a great experience
We really enjoyed the visit to the palace at Knossos and the archaeological museum. Our guide Marinella did an amazing job setting the context and presenting the history of the Minoans. At the muse...read more
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10 meals
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