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Crete Luxury Tour: Wine Tasting & Village Visit
4.6
18 Ratings
Knosos
Embark on a journey through the captivating history of Minoan Crete and indulge in the rich wine culture of the region. Explore ancient ruins, taste indigenous varieties, and experience the enchanting village of Ano Archanes.
Embark on a journey through the captivating history of Minoan Crete and indulge in the rich wine culture of the region. Explore ancient ruins, taste indigenous varieties, and experience the enchanting village of Ano Archanes.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Knossos Archaeological Site - Knossos is the principal Bronze Age archaeological site located in Heraklion, a contemporary port city on Crete’s north-central coast. The site was excavated, and the palace complex discovered there was partially restored under Arthur Evans’ guidance in the early 20th century. This palace complex is the largest Bronze…
- Knossos Archaeological Site - Knossos is the principal Bronze Age archaeological site located in Heraklion, a contemporary port city on Crete’s north-central coast. The site was excavated, and the palace complex discovered there was partially restored under Arthur Evans’ guidance in the early 20th century. This palace complex is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and was undoubtedly the ceremonial and political hub of the Minoan civilization and culture.
To purchase tickets online for the Knossos archaeological site, visit the official e-ticketing service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports at www.etickets.tap.gr
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Titakis Wines- Fabrika Wine Experience - Visit one of the oldest and most renowned wineries in Kounavoi Village, 30 kilometers from Heraklion city. Upon arrival at the winery, a host will arrange for you to join the vineyard and cellar tours, followed by a private table for a tasting session. The wine tasting will feature five (5) indigenous varieties.
A perfect place to unwind with stunning views. -
Archanes - Archanes is a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Archanes-Asterousia, where it serves as a municipal unit. It is also the site of an ancient Minoan settlement in central Crete. The discovery of ancient roads leading from Archanes to Juktas, Anemospilia, Xeri Kara, and Vathypetro indicates that Archanes was a significant hub in the region during Minoan times. Archaeological evidence suggests that ancient Archanes spread over the same area as the modern town of Archanes.
In this charming village, enjoy a delightful meal prepared with love and care at a local family tavern established in the 1960s. There is ample time to explore the village, visit quaint shops, or enjoy ice cream or coffee.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Wine Tasting of 5 indigenous Varieties
- Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Personal pick-up & drop-off
- Winery Visit with Tour
- Lunch
- Wine Tasting of 5 indigenous Varieties
- Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Personal pick-up & drop-off
- Winery Visit with Tour
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
- Admission fees
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tour Guide at Knossos Palace. There ae Tour Guides upon extra charge at the entrance of the Site
- Admission fees
Additional Information
This package does not cover entry to the Knossos Archaeological site or the fee for a Certified Guide at the Knossos Archaeological Site.
Discover the pinnacle of luxury and cultural exploration with our tailored chauffeured service in Crete. Our knowledgeable local drivers are experts in the region’s history. Journey into the heart of Central…
This package does not cover entry to the Knossos Archaeological site or the fee for a Certified Guide at the Knossos Archaeological Site.
Discover the pinnacle of luxury and cultural exploration with our tailored chauffeured service in Crete. Our knowledgeable local drivers are experts in the region’s history. Journey into the heart of Central Crete as we take you to the captivating Peza valley, a Minoan paradise with olive groves and rich red soils. Enjoy a wine-tasting experience at a local winery, sampling Cretan indigenous varieties with exquisite aromas. A visit would be incomplete without exploring the enchanting village of Ano Archanes, a favorite of King Charles of England, where charming streets and historic houses invite exploration. Dive into the local culinary scene with a meticulously prepared meal in this magical setting. Our custom journey ensures you uncover the layers of Cretan history, culture, and gastronomy in ultimate luxury.
Location
Knossos Archaeological Site
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(18 Ratings)
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Elizabeth_b
Oct 25, 2025
Knossos, Titksas Winery, Archanes - We had a delightful 1/2 experience guide by Tony and exceptional tour guide. After a short self guided tour at the Knossos Palace we can continued a lovely countryside drive to Titksas Winery where Maria hosted an informative and fun tasting. We love the wine! From there we had the best meal of our 7 day journey in a farm to table restaurant in Archanes.
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Joanne_g
Oct 22, 2025
Great day was had by all! - Had a great day with Angela. Went to Knossos, a traditional olive grower and a winery. Finishing up at a traditional restaurant, the food was fabulous. She definitely went above and beyond.
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Mbwvt
Sep 19, 2024
Great combo day! - Such a memorable day with Roula. We picked up a special guide at Palace of Knossos for 100 euros + tip. That made all the difference in understanding the importance of the site and moving efficiently past the lines. Totally worth it. The tavern lunch was unique and delicious. They were waiting for us with a special table. Just my husband and me on this tour. We love winery tours and we learned a few new things. Liked 4 of 5 wines, so that’s amazing. Our only challenge was coming up with a meeting point when arriving in the Port of Rethymno. The pick up point wasn’t in the pre-set list, so that made things a little frustrating for everybody. I did really appreciate their sending a car all the way to get us in rethymno. Roula stepped in at the last minute to lead us and she was a delight.
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Pizzanutnyc
Aug 18, 2024
Lovely easy tour and wine tasting for all ages. - Lovely tour by Tony for our family of 4 from NYC. Tony was on time and very nice to chat with throughout the car ride to Knossos and to the winery for the tasting and taverna for lunch. The tour was well paced and most of it you are left on your own to tour Knossos. The winery tour is given by someone there which was really nice and not too long. The lunch at a taverna in Archanes was lovely too. Highly recommended if you don’t have your own car and want and easy day where everyone can do the wine tasting and not worry about driving.
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Danielle_b
Jul 4, 2024
A fun time! - Though our guide was a little difficult to find at first (our internet was poor so we didn’t get meeting spot updates, perhaps a name sign would be helpful), Yanni was amazing. We didn’t need the full time at Knossos (plus it was darn hot), so we had the flexibility to choose a museum visit or visit to an olive farm (with tasting) to fill in some of the time we didn’t use at Knossos. We loved that! Wine was tasty and the lunch in Archanes was delicious and plentiful!
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Edwardw_t
Apr 17, 2024
Great personalized tour!!! - Yanni was wonderful for our tour. We wanted a slight change to our tour to include an Olive press farm and he accommodated us with no problem. I would suggest a tour guide at Knossos because it is a large site and difficult to do on your own. We had an excellent lunch at the Olive farm press and at our wine tasting venue. Very informative tour of the winery. Our last stop was local Greek cuisine for a third lunch! It was a full day and Yanni made it very special! I look forward to returning to Crete!!! I highly recommend this tour
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Brandi_k
Jan 29, 2024
Definitely Worth the Money! - We had an amazing experience! We visited Knossos by ourselves and did a self guided tour which was sufficient for us. Our driver, Yanni, then took us to an amazing Raki distillery/winery, lunch at a restaurant that served so much delicious food we were stuffed and then we ended at another wonderful winery with amazing tasting wines! It was a great personalized experience that was well worth the money!
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Ashley_s
Oct 22, 2023
A Fun Adventure - This was tour that showed some of Cretes highlights as well as hidden gems. The tour operator did an excellent job at communicating. The whole experience was exciting and worry free
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Karen_u
May 11, 2024
Well rounded day trip. - Our guide Tony was kind, knowledgeable and very accommodating to our group of four. He went out of his way to take care of us.
We spent about 1.5 hours at Knossos Palace touring the site on our own. We found that this was plenty of time to view the ruins.
The winery tour was very delightful and informative. The selections were enjoyable and we purchased a few bottles at a very affordable price.
Although lunch was tasty and quaint, the menu was nothing close to the photos posted from previous guests. We were served a completely vegetarian lunch (not requested) with the main course being rice stuffed peppers and tomatoes. Given the price of this trip, that part was a very disappointing.
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Suzanne_r
May 16, 2024
Disappointed as our personal chauffeur keep leaving us at locations to go and chauffeur other clients to other places - Lunch at the village was very tasty, plentiful and Maria the chef was friendly and a great cook. The wine tour was informative and enjoyable. We spent just over an hour by choice at the palace ruins and the driver agreed to be back at 11.30am as she left to transport other people returning 25 minutes late. She also left us at the restaurant to transfer other people but didn’t tell us that until she returned. We were not told we had the opportunity to see the village, just dropped at the restaurant and picked up. Disappointing as this was a private tour with a personalised chauffeur which wasn’t what the description said. The driver was very friendly, hospitable and engaging. Despite all this we did enjoy the day.
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