Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch

4.1 (7 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
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Duration6h - 7h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour was created for nature and wine lovers. Would you like to learn all about locally produced products such as Wine, Olive oil, and Famous Raki? This tour has been created just for you. Be open to tasting local wines, and exploring rural Crete this tour it's for you. We visit one family winery in the Heraklion area where we take a tour of the cellar of the winery, learn how different wines are made, and then taste up to 5 different indigenous varieties. We will visit a family-run olive mill, having an olive grove tour, olive mill tour, and olive oil tasting. Finally, we will drive to a small village and to an undisclosed location, not open to the public, and learn all about Raki Distillation.

At the end of the tour, we will get on our 4WD SUV and head to the mountain top at 850 meters to observe the Cretan fields from the top and the beautiful colors created on Mother Earth.

Options

Pick-up Rethimno Area

Pick-up Areas: All Rethimno and surrounding areas and Bali Village
Olive & Distillery Visit: Distiller Tour
Wine Tasting of more than 9 different wines from the barrel
Olive Mill and Olive Grove Tour
Olive Oil tasting
Private Tour
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch: Lunch with local meze during raking tasting
4WD Vehicles: VW Tuareg V8
Mitsubishi Pajero V6
Pickup included

Pick-up Elounda & Ag. Nik Area

Pick-up Areas: Elounda Area
Agios Nikolaos Port Passenger Station
Amoudara
Ollive Mill and Winery visit: Distillery Tour
Wine Tasting and Raki Tasting
Olive Mill, Olive Grove Tour
Olive Oil tasting
Private Tour
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch: Traditional Cretan Lunch at a village tavern
Suv or Minivan
Pickup included

Pick-up Heraklion Area

Pick-up Areas: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria, Amoudara, Heraklion, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analipsi, Anisaras, Hersonissos Area
Private Tour
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch: Four-course traditional Meal
Minivan or SUV
Pickup included

What's included

  • Raki Distillery Visit Tour and Tasting
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Winery Visit with tour and Wine Tasting of 3 wines
  • Personal pick-up & drop-off
  • Olive Grove Farm Visit with Tour and Olive Oil Tastings
  • Four Course Lunch at a local Tavern in Archanes Village
  • Any Personal Expenses
  • KNoosos Certified Guide is NOT Included
  • Knossos Archaeological Site

What to expect

  1. The Palace of Knossos
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Knossos is the main Bronze Age archaeological site at Heraklion, a modern port city on the north-central coast of Crete. The site was excavated and the palace complex found there was partially restored under the direction of Arthur Evans in the earliest years of the 20th century. The palace complex is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. It was undoubtedly the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture.

    In order to purchase tickets online for the archeological site of Knossos visit the official e-ticketing service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports at www.etickets.tap.gr
  2. Skalani
    1h
    Visiting an olive grove farm in Crete offers a unique glimpse into the island’s ancient olive oil tradition. Strolling among the trees, you’ll learn about the cultivation and harvesting process, as well as the cultural importance of olive oil. Guided tours often showcase how modern techniques complement age-old methods to produce premium oils.

    The experience includes a tasting session, where you’ll sample various olive oils and discover their unique flavors, from fruity to peppery. Paired with fresh bread and local herbs, the tasting highlights the quality and richness of the oil. Many farms also have shops where you can purchase oils and olive-based products, making it easy to take a piece of Crete home with you.
  3. Stironas
    1h 30m
    Visiting a Cretan distillery, specializing in winemaking in oak barrels and World Famous Raki. Learn all the steps of winemaking and distilling Raki, taste more than 9 different wines directly from the oak barrels, fill your own bottle of wine, and seal it with wax. Have the winemaker sign the bottle by writing a special label for you.
  4. Archanes
    1h 30m
    After indulging in Cretan craft beers, we head to the picturesque Archanes Village, known for its rich history and gastronomy. You’ll enjoy a full-course traditional lunch at a local tavern, featuring authentic Cretan flavors, local wine, and raki.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Thank you for booking with us this amazing tour that reflects on ancient and today's life on the island of Crete. A member of our team will contact you through a text message on your listed phone number to inform you of the exact pick-up time.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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