Semi Private Wine Tour Of 2 Wineries With Transfer And Lunch

The Minoan palace is the main place to visit in Knossos (or Knossos), an important city in antiquity, with continuous life from the Neolithic years to the 5th century. It is built on the hill of Kefala, with easy access to the sea and the interior of Crete. According to tradition, it was the seat of the wise king Minos. Fascinating myths, of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and of Daedalus with Icarus, are connected with the palace of Knossos.

In the area of Agia Irini at Spilia there is the largest of the aqueduct bridges built in Crete in order to solve the water shortage problem of the Grand Castle (today's Heraklion). Through this water bridge built during the Egyptian occupation (1830-40) the water was transferred from the Fountana spring in Kounavi and from the Miliaras spring in Skalani, to the center of Heraklion, after it had been merged with the water coming through the Venetian aqueduct of Morozini. The reason for the construction was the identification by the Egyptians of the ancient Roman aqueduct of Knossos, with an underground tunnel 1150m long, which was cleaned, opened and restored. The east entrance of the tunnel survives in excellent condition, while the west is blocked by soil. The area is ideal for a walk, as in the adjacent church of Agia Irini (Saint Irene) there is a very beautiful park with trees and benches.

️ Historic winery with a blend of tradition and modern techniques Cellar & Winery Tour – See the production process up close Wine Tasting: 5 exceptional wines highlighting Cretan varietals Interactive experience with expert sommeliers

Family-run estate with stunning vineyard views Winery & Cellar Tour – Learn about organic winemaking and local grape varieties Wine Tasting: 5 unique wines, including rare indigenous varieties Walk through the vineyards and experience Cretan terroir firsthand

Authentic local tavern in a beautiful setting Farm-to-table dishes with fresh ingredients A variety of traditional meze, mains, and desserts House wine & raki included