Knossos, Olive Oil Mill, Lyrarakis, Special for Cruise Passengers

Private Tour — Knossos Palace, Olive Oil & Wine Experience From Agia Pelagia to Malia | Perfect for Cruise Passengers & Visitors Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours Start Times: Every 30 minutes from 07:00 to 11:00 Runs: Daily (including Sundays) Maximum Capacity: 7 guests per vehicle Type: Private Tour ️ Stop 1 – Knossos Palace (Self-Guided Visit) Unravel the secrets of Europe’s oldest civilization at the Palace of Knossos, the fabled seat of King Minos. Wander through the restored frescoes, royal chambers, and storied throne room while feeling the pulse of the Minoan legend that inspired the tale of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur. Here, myth and archaeology meet under the Cretan sun, revealing an advanced Bronze Age culture that celebrated art, nature, and life itself. Visit Duration: ~1.5 hours Entrance fee and certified guide not included (private licensed guide available upon request). Stop 2 – Politakis Olive Mill (Tour & Olive Oil Tasting) Journey into the heart of Cretan tradition at the Politakis Family Olive Mill, where generations have perfected the craft of olive oil making. Walk among silver-green olive trees, discover the delicate process of cold extraction, and learn how to distinguish truly extra virgin olive oil from the rest. Round off the visit with a guided tasting session—pure, peppery, and full of Crete’s sunshine, bottled in liquid gold. Visit Duration: ~1 hour Tour and olive oil tasting included in the price. Stop 3 – Lyrarakis Winery (Vineyard & Cellar Tour, Optional Wine Tasting) Your final stop brings you to Lyrarakis Winery, a family-run estate in the peaceful Alagni Valley. Walk through the vines that nurture indigenous Cretan varieties like Vidiano, Plyto, and Dafni, visit the cellar where barrels quietly age, and learn how passion and patience create world-class wines. Enjoy an optional tasting on the terrace overlooking the vineyards—an experience that captures the very spirit of Cretan hospitality. Visit Duration: ~1.5 hours Wine tasting not included in the price (paid directly at the winery).