- All our drivers are professional English speaking drivers, have high experience and they have a good knowledge of the sites that you are going to visit. They can provide you general information for each one, but they are not official guides.
Olive Oil Tasting Crete and Private Tour Knossos...
4 - Hours: We start with a private tour to Knossos and then we will visit a family traditional Olive Oil farm established in Crete in 1999. You will learn everything from the tree growing to the botting of the oil, you will find out about extra virgin olive oil, how are the olives harvested and how the oil is produced.
With this tour you will learn the difference between First Cold Pressed and Cold Extraction, what is the extra virgin olive oil and what should an extra virgin olive oil taste like. We combine it with a tour at Knossos as it is a must-see, mainly because of the palace, with its hundreds of small, interconnected chambers which is believed to have been the Labyrinth of legend of Minotaur which connected with the story of Daedalus and Icarus. Book online the olive oil tsasting and enjoy the Cretan hospitality!
Location
- Pick up: Your private driver will meet you at the Heraklion cruise terminal or your hotel for a seamless start to your Cretan adventure.
- Palace of Knossos: Step into ancient history with a private tour of the legendary Palace of Knossos, the heart of Minoan civilization. Walk through the famous labyrinth of interconnected rooms, believed to be the setting of the Minotaur myth. Discover the stories of Daedalus and Icarus, and explore the former royal residence that also served as a religious and administrative center. This UNESCO-worthy site is a must-see when in Crete..
- Olive Oil Tasting: Next, we’ll visit a beautiful local olive oil farm, surrounded by ancient groves cultivated since the early 1900s. Friendly hosts will guide you through the olive oil production process, from tree to table. You'll enjoy a tasting of three premium olive oils, paired with Cretan delicacies and aged balsamic vinegar—a true taste of Crete.
Highlights
- Olive Oil Tasting
- Palace of Knossos.
- Natural enviroment
Inclusions
- Pick up & drop off from Heraklion cruise port (Cruise terminal)
- Private car with English speaking driver
- Tasting of 3 extra virgin oil, 1 flavored oil,
- Cretan sweet vinegar and petimezi
- Gift of bottle of virgin oil 40ml
- Mineral water
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Entry in Knossos 12€/pp
- Meals & personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Useful Info
- To make the most of your visit to Crete, we highly recommend booking a licensed tour guide for your visit to the Palace of Knossos. A guide will bring the rich history and mythology of this ancient Minoan site to life, offering insights you wouldn’t get on your own
- A guide is not required for the olive oil tasting, as the farm staff will provide an informative tour and tasting experience on-site
- We are owner of car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr with wide fleet of Cars & Minivans that's why we can keep the cost low
- From 1 to 4 person we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV 7 seats Citroen Picasso or similar type of vehicles
- From 5 to 8 persons we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito/Viano with leather interior, dark glasses, and fully air-conditioned
- From 9 to 17 persons we provide you Mini Bus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
- When you arrive at the port, our representative driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name written on it and will accompany you at your car, offering you mineral water & tissues.
- Cruise passengers, history lovers, foodies, and small private groups
- Our SHORE EXCURSIONS are private or small groups. You can add or remove everything from our proposed program in order the program to be modified and adjusted by you. We can accommodate from 1 person to 36 persons or more.
Cancellation Policy
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 7 days prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change within 6 days prior to the start of the tour or non - shows, full cancellation fees apply
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece
