Crete Tour: History, Wine, and Olive Oil

Explore Crete’s history and flavors: Palace of Knossos, olive oil tasting, Cretan wines, and a traditional lunch in Archanes. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Knossos Archaeological Site - Embark on an unforgettable journey to the legendary Knossos Palace, the heart of the Minoan Civilization and a marvel of the Bronze Age. Immerse yourself in a world of ancient myths and grandeur as you explore this breathtaking palace, built for the legendary King Minos. Celebrated as Europe’s oldest city and a cradle…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Olive oil tasting
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Anything that is not specified in the program as included
  • Knossos entrance is €20 per person (general admission), payable on-site.
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Official licensed guide for Knossos Palace (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Crete, blending history, local cuisine, and stunning landscapes. Begin with a tour of the ancient Palace of Knossos, where the secrets of the Minoan civilization are revealed. Then, visit an organic olive oil estate to witness the traditional First Cold Pressed method and savor exceptional extra virgin olive…

Location
En Plo
Egeou
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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G3351rqnickh
Aug 16, 2025
FANTASTIC!!! - FANTASTIC!!! Nico was our driver and tour guide for the day. Knowledgeable and great host. We could not be happier with our trip. Would do this again!
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Ddoneagain
Jul 19, 2025
Marinos is the best! - Marinos (our guide and driver) was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable about the island and the history, a good driver, and a joy to be around for the day. We were traveling with a larger group (5) so we filled the van and had a private tour. He listened to some of our questions on the drive and pivoted to a different Olive Oil factory based on our interests, which was great. Wine tasting was a nice spot, but is a break in a long day rather than the focus - fine for us but worth a call out. Knossos had a different guide - also called Marinos - who was a total character. Loved this tour and highly recommend! They also organized a sunset sail for us that was great as well.
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2610garyj
Jul 1, 2025
Great Ride, Great Tour - Our tour was fantastic. First the basics. Ours was a private tour and our group size was 7 family members - all adults. We were picked up promptly at 9:30 in the morning, and we returned, happy and completely satisfied around 5:30pm. We were driven in a modern 7-passenger van that was extremely comfortable. There were two main events for the day - a guided tour of the Minoan Palace at Knossos, and a visit to a local winery for a tour and wine tasting. But an equal highlight was just being with our driver (and owner of Unique Crete VIP Tours) Marinos. The largest single chunk of time for the day was riding with him, and it was a wonderful experience. First of all he’s a great driver. Some of the roads in Crete are narrow and winding with much change in elevation. He handled them expertly. Secondly, Marinos is an absolute font of knowledge about Crete. It was really quite remarkable. Every place we drove we got an education on history, herbology, people, customs - you name it, Marinos knew about it. Advanced reservations are a must, but easy to set up. And even though we lucked out by having the company owner as our driver, this is not a one-person operation. I can recommend this business without qualification.
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564vinayc
May 28, 2025
Amazing tour of Crete! - Fabio was an amazing tour guide! He took us to your typical tourist spots, plus a few places that are considered off the beaten path. The tour last about 7 to 8 hours, but it's worth it. You will learn so much history! Highly recommended!
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Jimmyz908
Apr 17, 2025
The BEST tour of Knossos - Unforgettable Experience with Marinos – The Best Guide in Greece! Review: We had the absolute pleasure of having Marinos as our guide in Greece, and he made the entire experience truly unforgettable. His knowledge, passion, and kindness stood out from the very beginning. He shared fascinating information with such energy and warmth that we felt welcomed and inspired the entire time. Marinos went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable, engaged, and having fun. We learned so much and genuinely enjoyed every moment with him. Thank you, Marinos, for such an amazing experience! Σ’ ευχαριστούμε πολύ! (S’ efcharistóume polí – Thank you very much!) We 100% recommend him to anyone visiting Greece—you’ll be in the best hands!
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Ashvanisingh2021
Apr 7, 2025
Great trip in Heraklion, Greece - Marinos was absolutely fantastic - we had such a great relaxing and fun time with him. He was very knowledgeable and provided us with great Greek historical facts - highly, highly recommend him for any of our future trips. He is fun and took us to many non-touristic places. We loved it.
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From $96
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).