Visit Knossos and the hidden garden of Zeus

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Embark on a unique journey through Crete, exploring the Palace of Knossos with a small group. Discover sacred sites and savor local flavors with tastings from the bountiful Garden of Zeus.

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

Experience Details

Step Into Myth & Flavor – Discover the Real Crete.

Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, home of King Minos and the Labyrinth of the Minotaur, with skip-the-line access and a small-group experience for a personal touch.


Then, venture off the beaten path to uncover Crete’s hidden gems—sacred sites, stunning landscapes, and rich local traditions. Savor the island’s authentic flavors with tastings of olive oil, wine, raki, and fresh products from the “Garden of Zeus.”


Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. Sit back, relax, and enjoy Crete with all five senses.

What You Get

Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

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The Palace of Knossos

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. As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, get the chance to see the original throne of ‘’Minos”, the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, Crete’s treasures pantries, and the water-management systems.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Mount Youtas

Dive into Cretan culture. 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.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

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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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from  $263.80 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Eastern European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: June 30, 2025
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Eastern European Time.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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