Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history ,Monument visits ,Museums & art galleries

Highlights of Knossos ancient city and winery tour

Knossos Palace (Interior), Knossos, Greece, Heraklion, Greece

Highlights of Knossos ancient city and winery tour

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Discover more about the Knossos palace and the past history of Heraklion in combination with a winery tour and local cuisine tasting.After being picked up in Heraklion, the tour will begin with a visit to the archaeological site of Knossos, the largest Bronze age archaeological site on Crete. Then you will head towards the Fabrika Wine Experience, where you will trace the traditional winemaking process step by step. After that, you will enjoy the excellent Cretan cuisine at a local tavern. The last stop will the Heraklion Archaeological Meuseum, one of the largest and most important museums in Europe. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to Heraklion.

What to remember

Important info

Please present your valid ID or a copy of your passport before starting tour
It is recommended to wear walking shoes or sandals
Due to uneven and steep surfaces, this activity is unsuitable for anyone who has difficulty walking
It is recommended to bring camera, sun screen, hat, sun glasses
Not wheelchair friendly
It is not suitable for pregnant women in the first trimester

What's included

Experienced, English speaking driver. Tickets to archaeological sites and museums. Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area). Free Wi-Fi. Land Rover Discovery 3 – fuels. Two Bottles of water and one juice box per person. Binoculars (2 pairs per car). Lunch (wine, soft drinks, water). Wine tasting. Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Driver guide

What's not included

Specialised guides for museums and archaeological sites. Private expenses (coffees, alcoholic drinks etc.). Anything that it is not mentioned at the "Price includes" list

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Visit the palace of Knossos and learn its history and culture. Explore the archaeological museum of Heraklion. Witness the traditional winemaking process step by step. Enjoy a wine and local cuisine tasting

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 15 days in advance

Provider

Explor.gr

Meeting Point

Please contact the local tour operator to confirm your pick-up location at least 24 hours before tour starts.