Minoan Crete from 3.000 BC: Knossos Palace & Museum with Wineries from Heraklion | 8 hours

12 Reviews | Heraklion
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Premium Minivan (5-Seater)
2 Adults x $889.67
$1,779.34
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$1,779.34
Luxury Small Private Group
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Pickup included
Premium Sedan (3-Seater)
2 Adults x $774.53
$1,549.06
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$1,549.06
Luxury Private Tour
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Premium XL Minibus (15-Seater)
2 Adults x $1,203.67
$2,407.34
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$2,407.34
Personalized Private Group
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
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VIP Comfort Minibus (9-Seater)
2 Adults x $994.33
$1,988.66
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$1,988.66
Luxury Small Private Group
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Russian, Greek, English, French
  • VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
  • Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
  • Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
  • Private guide: We take much pride in having the best local guides of Crete!
  • Personal pick-up & drop-off (flexible pick-up time)
  • Private expert guide in art, history, & archeology
  • Our concierge support before & during your day trip
  • A chauffeured premium vehicle
  • Vehicle amenities: mineral water, Cretan fruits & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities
  • Drinks and meals
  • Admission fees
  • Wine Tasting expenses

Overview

Succumb to a bespoke service of our top local guides with expert knowledge in the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal. Luxuriate along the stellar ruins & lavish frescoes of Knossos Palace appreciating it in a way few will ever get the chance to. Immerse into the labyrinthian marvel as we draw you back to a time when myth & history were indistinguishable. Where there’s culture, there’s wine. Let us chauffeur you to the heart of Central Crete, a rich Minoan land backed by olive groves & wine-red earth. Here you will discover boutique award-winning domains to sample Cretan vintages with divine flavors. With personal touch impressions soak up the entire collection of unique artworks & history of the archaeological museum of Heraklion by savoring each hall at your own pace. In the evening, stroll the aesthetically fortified city of Heraklion. Dazzle your senses with delicious aromas of garlic & basil pouring from superb restaurants with local-exclusive cuisine.

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Itinerary

  • Heraklion Prefecture

    Plunge into the grandeur of the Minoan Crete on this custom private Heraklion tour by being part of the evolution of a mighty civilization.

    45 minutes

  • The Palace of Knossos

    Amble in the footsteps of King Minos at the Knossos archaeological site with our history-archaeology Crete private guide.

    1 hour

  • Messara

    Experience a private Heraklion wine tour along the ancient valley of Messara, the land to abundant sun-fueled vineyards of Crete. Visit the finest wineries in Heraklion and taste the best wines of Crete of bottomless flavors and earthen aromas.

    1 hour

  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum

    Have a first-hand archeological tour experience of the Heraklion Knossos Museum with an art-historian personal tour guide.

    1 hour

  • Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion

    Follow the city trails and delight in the Heraklion walking tour by unearthing storied monuments and emblematic landmarks.

    45 minutes

  • Heraklion

    Let us guide your tour and visit local restaurants of Cretan culinary excellence in the heart of Iraklio city.

    1 hour

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  • Gouves (Pass By)

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  • Kokkini Hani (Pass By)

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  • Agia Pelagia (Pass By)

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

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April 27No refund

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Outstanding tour with a fantastic guide

Published on May, 2024

This was a fabulous tour. The beauty of the scenery and the historical perspective on the pre Minoan and Minoan civilization was perfect. Our guide for the day was Elissavet. She is a treasure. Her in-depth knowledge of the history of Crete, along with her passion for all things Cretan, made her the perfect guide. This was our first tour of Crete . Elissavet shared her love of Crete with us, and we quickly bonded over Olive oil, Cretan wine , honey, and the Minoan civilization. Knossos Palace was a delight as you could see what remains of the greatest Palace of the Bronze Age. It is a complex so vast and spectacular that it was relegated to myth. Thank uou having us such a wonderful memory of Crete.

Amazing First Class Experience for a group of 17

Published on Sep, 2023

We had the most amazing time on this tour. It exceeded our expectations. Our guides were friendly and so knowledgeable- not only about history but also local culture. Each stop had rich history, the sites were busy but not overly crowded like some other historical places. Knossos palace was beautiful, the wine tour was amazing, such a beautiful location, lunch at a local restaurant was delicious and the museum was full of history and myth! I would recommend this tour to anyone with a group, big or small, the hospitality can’t be beat.

Great experience. Guide...

Published on Jul, 2023

Great experience. Guide was knowledgeable and had a lot of helpful tips. While we did a lot it was a great experience

Fantastic tour by an excellent guide!

Published on Apr, 2023

We really enjoyed the visit to the palace at Knossos and the archaeological museum. Our guide Marinella did an amazing job setting the context and presenting the history of the Minoans. At the museum in particular, she brought us to see all the key artefacts, giving us the context and explaining their significance. We especially enjoyed observing all the little details she pointed out to us, which gave us a much better appreciation of the historical and cultural importance of the exhibits. In between stops, she also kept us entertained with anecdotes of daily life in Crete, and wove together folklore and mythology and how it influenced their culture today. We really enjoyed the tour, which gave us a better understanding of Minoan Crete.

Superb day out with 5* service from start to finish.

Published on Jan, 2023

A terrific experience start to finish with a friendly guide (Alex) and a knowledgable specialist at the museum and Knossos (Katerina). The countryside was a revelation and the drive to and from the winery was beautiful. the winery (Ayrakis) was in a stunning location and we enjoyed learning about the grape varieties and discussing the wine as we sampled it. I would highly recommend this tour and the tour company. Enquiries were swiftly dealt with (thank you Ioannis) and the whole experience was made easy. As we left the QM2 the driver was waiting with a name board. He was an informative and good driver! We went off the beaten track and returned exactly on time.

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