Minoan Crete from 3.000 BC: Knossos Palace & Museum with Wineries from Heraklion
Overview
Succumb to a bespoke service of our top local guides with expert knowledge by 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.
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.
Inclusions
- Personal pick-up & drop-off with a flexibly adjusted pick-up time
- Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal
- Vehicle comforts: mineral water, fresh fruit & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities
- Private knowledgeable local insider guide
- Private history-archaeology specialized guide
- Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
- Dine as locals do: restaurant & bar recommendations
- VIP skip-the-line accesses
- Full support from your travel planner before & during your day trip
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Heraklion Prefecture, Heraklion Prefecture, Crete
Plunge into the grandeur of the Minoan Crete on this custom private Heraklion tour by being part of the evolution of a mighty civilization
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
Amble in the footsteps of King Minos at the Knossos archaeological site with our history-archaeology Crete private guide
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Messara, Messara, Crete
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Xanthoudidou & Hatzidaki Sts, Heraklion, Crete 710 02 Greece
Have a first-hand archeological tour experience of the Heraklion Knossos Museum with an art-historian personal tour guide
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion, Leoforos Nearchou, Heraklion, Crete 712 02 Greece
Follow the city trails and delight in the Heraklion walking tour by unearthing storied monuments and emblematic landmarks
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
Let us guide your tour and visit local restaurants of Cretan culinary excellence in the heart of Iraklio city
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Anissaras, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Analipsi, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Gouves, Gouves, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Kokkini Hani, Kokkini Hani, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Fodele, Fodele, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Bali, Bali, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Heraklion Prefecture, Heraklion Prefecture, Crete
Plunge into the grandeur of the Minoan Crete on this custom private Heraklion tour by being part of the evolution of a mighty civilization
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
Amble in the footsteps of King Minos at the Knossos archaeological site with our history-archaeology Crete private guide
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Messara, Messara, Crete
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Xanthoudidou & Hatzidaki Sts, Heraklion, Crete 710 02 Greece
Have a first-hand archeological tour experience of the Heraklion Knossos Museum with an art-historian personal tour guide
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion, Leoforos Nearchou, Heraklion, Crete 712 02 Greece
Follow the city trails and delight in the Heraklion walking tour by unearthing storied monuments and emblematic landmarks
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
Let us guide your tour and visit local restaurants of Cretan culinary excellence in the heart of Iraklio city
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Anissaras, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Analipsi, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Gouves, Gouves, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Kokkini Hani, Kokkini Hani, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Fodele, Fodele, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Bali, Bali, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Lilith_travel
November 2019
Just an amazing day! Very informative and educative! Apart from this our family also enjoyed the local elements of this tour. The food and wines of Crete are magic. Well done for this perfect service and quality! Bravo!!
Just an amazing day! Very informative and educative! Apart from this our family also enjoyed the local elements of this tour. The food and wines of Crete are magic. Well done for this perfect service and quality! Bravo!!JennCish
September 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 beaut...
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.Laurie_M
April 2022
We got off a cruise ship and had a guide (also our driver) expertly guide us to the front of the line of the antiquities museum (before the buses), who expertly explained the mythology and history of Knossos. Andreas also helped us recognize how skilled the artisans were as well as the relative ...
We got off a cruise ship and had a guide (also our driver) expertly guide us to the front of the line of the antiquities museum (before the buses), who expertly explained the mythology and history of Knossos. Andreas also helped us recognize how skilled the artisans were as well as the relative advanced technology they were using. The museum definitely helped us put the ruins in context and I would very much suggest doing that first. Andreas then walked us through the ruins of Knossos, and let me shop at the touristy shops across the way (there is a family that makes ceramics and is legit art). We then wanted to go to a winery while avoiding the bus tourists, and Andreas called around and got us to Titakis. I didn’t know Crete had good wine and THEY DO. We were the only people at the winery and we were spoiled with attention and tastings. Bring bottle protectors for your luggage because you’re going to buy some wine. We then went to a small bistro for lunch outside of Herkalion and EVERYTHING was amazing. One of the best excursions from our cruise ship for sure. Definitely leaps and bounds above any bus tour.Wanderer07108870288
April 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 ...
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.Katwpg1
January 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...
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.104ariadnik
April 2020
Thank you for the whole service and attention on this trip!Both our private guides were great and did good work.Nice vehicle and VIP service. We asked for some customizations of this tour and we received the best possible results! Until next time. Thank you so much!!
Thank you for the whole service and attention on this trip!Both our private guides were great and did good work.Nice vehicle and VIP service. We asked for some customizations of this tour and we received the best possible results! Until next time. Thank you so much!!