The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour

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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English
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Explore Crete's heart with a guided tour of Knossos Palace, home to the Minotaur. Taste authentic olive oil and wine, and uncover the island's myths beyond the usual tourist paths.

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

Experience Details

Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Small group tour, providing a more personalized experience than the large excursions offered by the cruise lines. Skip the ticket line to enter Knossos Palace.


Explore secrets of Crete, get to know the real Crete off the touristic path. Discover through a wonderful route the imaginary line that connects centuries, myths, human achievements, sacred monuments and amazing creations of nature. Lovers of authentic, unexplored and genuine tourism may enjoy here all that nature generously offers. Driven by the five senses and through food tasting, they discover textures, flavors, images, sounds and smells. Tasting olive oil, wine, raki and local products from the garden of Zeus.


IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.



What You Get

Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
Snacks
Olive oil tasting, Local snacks, wine tasting, Apaki and Raki tasting
We meet you at Heraklion city. Please clarify your pickup point.
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Good To Know

  • IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Knossos Archaeological Site

Having the luxury of Knossos all to your self and enjoying a guided tour of this Magnificent Monument of Minoan civilization home to legends such as the Minotaur and Labyrinth. Skip the ticket line to enter Knossos Palace and take a tour with a licensed guide Explore the ancient palace, step into the royal residence and see the Minoan king's throne Be amazed by the House of the Frescoes and its colorful wall paintings Learn about the history of the Minoan Civilization, probably the oldest one on the European continent Join our small group (up to 12 pax) Walking tour at Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Archanes

Be a Local for a day. Visit Vasilies village - Cretan Metoxi. Olive oil tasting, wine tasting, raki and local products. Discover through a wonderful route the imaginary line that connects centuries, myths, human achievements, sacred monuments and amazing creations of nature. Lovers of authentic, unexplored and genuine tourism may enjoy here all that nature generously offers. Driven by the five senses and through food tasting, they discover textures, flavors, images, sounds and smells. Learn how the people of Crete eat, and how Crete's enviable food culture was born.
2 hours 10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Please clarify your pickup point. Private Transfer to the palace of Knossos from Heraklion city. Include's also, the Entry ticket (Skip-The-Line) of Knossos palace and Olive oil tasting, wine tasting, snack tasting, raki and local products.

Cancellation Policy

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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What People Are Saying
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An Unmissable Tour
September 11, 2023
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An unmissable tour. Katarina was so enthusiastic, deeply knowledgable and kind. We really appreciated the information and stories she presented about the rich past of Crete and the Minoan Civilizat...read more

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Georges est très...
August 16, 2022
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Georges est très sympathique. Il s adapte à son public. Moment très agréable. Nous avons appris plein de choses.

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Un magnifique plongeon dans l’histoire et la mythologie
August 04, 2022
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Une guide qui tout au long de la visite nous a raconté tout en expliquant, ce qui nous a plongés dans l’atmosphère de l’époque. Le souci de notre confort pour l’écouter, en nous positionnant à l’om...read more

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Passionnant
July 28, 2021
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Génial!!! Super guide très passionnée avec plein d'anecdotes et d'explications sur la mythologie, à conseiller

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Wonderful time travel to the Ancient Minoan civilization 
August 29, 2020
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Thanks to Akrivi we had a fantastic time visiting both the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Knossos palace. Akrivi waved together the history and mythology, explained in detail all aspects o...read more

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