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By LocalTrips4U "Experience True Crete"
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.984.434 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore the rich culture and heritage of Crete with a visit to the legendary Knossos Palace, the heart of Minoan civilisation. This immersive tour includes a delightful olive oil tasting and a visit to a local winery, where you can savour authentic Cretan flavours. Enjoy a traditional lunch in the charming village of Melesses, surrounded by picturesque landscapes. This experience is designed for small groups, ensuring personalised attention and a deeper connection to local traditions.

    • Visit the iconic Knossos Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Enjoy olive oil tasting and a winery visit for local flavours
    • Savour a traditional lunch in the scenic village of Melesses
    • Ideal for small groups seeking an authentic Cretan experience

Activity location

  • Politakis Olive Oil Mill
    • 701 00, Agies Paraskies, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Politakis Olive Oil Mill
    • 701 00, Agies Paraskies, Greece

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local Driver-Guide (English-speaking, knowledgeable, friendly)
  • Inclusions
    Olive Grove Farm Tour & Olive Oil Tasting
  • Inclusions
    Full Traditional Lunch at a family-run taverna in a nearby Village
  • Inclusions
    Winery & Raki Distillery Tour with Tastings (3 wines & tsikoudia samples)
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Knossos Palace (self-guided)
  • Inclusions
    Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (Rethimno & nearby areas)
  • Exclusions
    Knossos Palace Entrance Ticket (€20 per person, paid on-site or online)
  • Exclusions
    Licensed Tour Guide for Knossos Palace (available on request at extra cost)
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, extra purchases at the farms/wineries)

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Rethymnon (Pass by)

Starting from Rethimno, Areas driving towards Heraklion

Politakis Olive Oil Mill

  • 1h 10m
Poltakis Olive Mill offers visitors an authentic introduction to Crete’s long tradition of olive oil production. Guests can learn how olives are transformed into extra virgin olive oil, discover the differences between various types of Cretan olive oil, and enjoy a guided tasting of locally produced oils. It is a simple, genuine experience that connects visitors with one of the most important ingredients of Cretan life and cuisine.

Stironas

  • 1h 30m
Stironas Raki Distillery offers visitors a genuine taste of one of Crete’s oldest traditions. Guests can discover how **tsikoudia (raki)** is produced, learn about the traditional distillation process, and enjoy local flavours in a warm, village atmosphere. It is an authentic Cretan experience where hospitality, tradition, and the aromas of the *kazani* come together.

Caffe Ουζερί "Η Μουρνια"

  • 1h 30m
Caffe Ουζερί **«Η Μουρνιά»** is a traditional Cretan café-ouzeri where visitors can enjoy simple local dishes, meze, coffee, wine, and raki in a relaxed village setting. It offers an authentic glimpse into everyday Cretan life, with homemade flavours, warm hospitality, and the unhurried atmosphere of a true local gathering place.

The Palace of Knossos

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Walk through the gates of **Knossos Palace** and step into the world of the Minoans, where history and mythology still seem to share the same corridors. More than 3,500 years ago, this extraordinary palace was the heart of one of Europe’s earliest civilisations and later became forever linked with the legends of **King Minos, the Minotaur, and the Labyrinth**. Explore the Throne Room, vivid frescoes, royal apartments, grand staircases, and ancient storerooms while imagining the ceremonies, trade, and daily life that once filled this remarkable place.

Location

Activity location

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    Politakis Olive Oil Mill
    • 701 00, Agies Paraskies, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Politakis Olive Oil Mill
    • 701 00, Agies Paraskies, Greece

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