Highlights of Knossos ancient city and winery tour
Excursions & day trips

Highlights of Knossos ancient city and winery tour

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£129.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Do this because
  • 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
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.

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What's included
  • check Experienced, English speaking driver
  • check Tickets to archaeological sites and museums
  • check Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)
  • check Free Wi-Fi
  • check Land Rover Discovery 3 – fuels
  • check Two Bottles of water and one juice box per person
  • check Binoculars (2 pairs per car)
  • check Lunch (wine, soft drinks, water)
  • check Wine tasting
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Driver guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Specialised guides for museums and archaeological sites
  • x_not_included Private expenses (coffees, alcoholic drinks etc.)
  • x_not_included Anything that it is not mentioned at the "Price includes" list
Where

Knossos Palace (Interior), Knossos, Greece

Meeting point:
Please contact the local tour operator to confirm your pick-up location at least 24 hours before tour starts.
What to remember
  • 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
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Provider
Explor.gr
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 15 days before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 6 days before, you can still receive a 75% refund. If you cancel up to 72 hours before, you can still receive a 30% refund.

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