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From €188
Minoan Life: Knossos Palace, Olive Grove Farm, Lunch At Peza
*** A CERTIFIED GUIDE FOR KNOSSOS IS NOT INCLUDED *** Indulge in personalized service from our top local drivers with specialist knowledge in the comfort of a chauffeured luxury vehicle. Take in the stellar ruins and sumptuous frescoes of the Palace of Knossos, appreciating it in a way that few will have the opportunity to do. Immerse yourself in labyrinthine wonder as we transport you back to a time when myth and history were indistinguishable. Where there is culture, there is Olive Oil. Let us take you a few meters away from Knossos Palace, specifically to Skalani village. Here you will discover a Family-Owned Olive Mill in which you will taste Cretan indigenous varieties of Olive Oil with divine aromas and flavors. Enchanted by the Cretan land, its history, and its products, it is impossible not to visit the magical village of Ano Archanes with its beautiful streets and old houses. One of the few places visited by the current King of England, Charles.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 8 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 3 itinerary stops
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
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Knossos Archaeological Site
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 etickets website on voucher.
120 minAdmission not included - 2
Skalani
Visiting one of the best olive mill factories in Skalani Village, 7 kilometers from Heraklion city. Arriving at the Olive Mill a host of the premises will take you along for an olive grove tour, as well as the factory mills tour, and then will arrange you a private table to proceed with an Olive Oil tasting. During Olive Oil Tasting you will be able to recognize and learn all the aspects that differentiate good from bad olive oil. A perfect place to relax, a perfect place to feel the aromas and nature around you.
90 min - 3
Archanes
Archanes is a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Archanes-Asterousia, of which it is a municipal unit. It is also the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan settlement in central Crete. The discovery of ancient roads leading from Archanes to Juktas, Anemospilia, Xeri Kara and Vathypetro indicate that Archanes was an important hub in the region during Minoan times. Archaeological evidence indicates that ancient Archanes spread out over the same area as the modern town of Archanes. At this beautiful village, you will enjoy an amazing meal cooked with love and care at a local family tavern established back in the 1960s. Plenty of time to walk around the village and visit little stores or have an ice cream or a coffee.
120 min
What's included
- Lunch: Four-Course Traditional Lunch
- Olive Oil tasting of local Varieties
- Olive Grove Farm Visit with Tour and Tastings
- Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personal pick-up & drop-off
What's not included
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tour Guide at Knossos Palace. There ae Tour Guides upon extra charge at the entrance of the Site
- Entrance fees: Knossos Archaeological Site
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Pick-up From Heraklion Area
Pick-up Areas: Heraklion City Heraklion Port Passenger Station Amoudara Karteros Private Tour Duration: 5 hours Traditional Lunch: Four-course Menu at a local Taverna at Archanes Village Minivan or SUV Pickup included
Pick-up from Elounda Agios Nik
Private Tour Duration: 7 hours Lunch at Archanes Village: Traditional Lunch at a Local Tavern Premium SUV Pickup included
Pick-up from Rethimno Erea
Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour Duration: 7 hours Lunch at Archanes Village: Traditional Lunch at a local Tavern Premium SUV Pickup included
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