Overview
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. A magical place to enjoy a local meal cooked with much love and care.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Olive Mill Factory Visit with Tour and Tastings
Lunch
Olive Oil tasting of local Varieties
Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal
In-vehicle air conditioning
Personal pick-up & drop-off
Any Personal Expenses
Knossos Palace Admission Fees (Full: €15, Reduced: €8)
Tour Guide at Knossos Palace. There ae Tour Guides upon extra charge at the entrance of the Site
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
This ticket includes round trip transfer from your accommodation, winery visit, tour, and tasting as well as lunch at a local tavern. IT DOES NOT include tickets to the Knossos Archeological site or the cost of a Certified Guide to the Knossos Archeological Site.
A private Archeologist can be booked for a private tour at Knossos Palace. The cost of the Certified Archaeologist for small groups ups to 4 people, is 130 Euros per group. To be payable by the clients to the Archaeologist directly.
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
What to expect
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Knossos Archaeological Site
2 hours
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. -
Skalani
1 hour 30 min
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. -
Archanes
2 hours
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Minoan Life: Knossos Palace, Olive Mill Visit, Lunch at Archanes
Can I cancel Minoan Life: Knossos Palace, Olive Mill Visit, Lunch at Archanes for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5–6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Olive Mill Factory Visit with Tour and Tastings
- Lunch
- Olive Oil tasting of local Varieties
- Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Personal pick-up & drop-off
What's not included?
- Any Personal Expenses
- Knossos Palace Admission Fees (Full: €15, Reduced: €8)
- Tour Guide at Knossos Palace. There ae Tour Guides upon extra charge at the entrance of the Site
Which places does it visit?
It visits Knossos Archaeological Site, Skalani, Archanes.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Heraklion Wine Tours
