Visit Knossos and the hidden garden of Zeus

Heraklion, Greece
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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's included

  • Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
  • Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace
  • Olive oil tasting, wine tasting, raki and local products
  • Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
  • All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)
  • Semi Private tour ( small group )
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Palace of Knossos
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Mount Youtas
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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