- 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: This immersive guided tour of Knossos combined with a Cretan olive oil tasting offers a unique blend of history, culture, and gastronomy. Step into the legendary Palace of Knossos with an expert guide, explore ancient royal chambers, and uncover the myths and stories of Europe’s earliest civilization.
Continue your journey with a premium olive oil tasting at a family-run estate, learning about traditional cultivation, sustainable harvesting, and artisanal techniques that create some of Greece’s finest extra-virgin olive oils. 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: Meet the guide in Knossos and 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..
- Guided Olive Oil Tasting: Venture into the heart of a family-run olive grove nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Crete. Guided by our local experts, learn about Cretan olive cultivation, ancient traditions, and the sustainable practices that make our olive oil truly exceptional. Go behind the scenes at olive mill, where centuries-old tradition meets modern innovation. Discover how handpicked olives are transformed into award-winning Olive Oil, crafted with precision and care in every drop of liquid gold. Awaken your palate with a curated olive oil tasting session led by our experts. Savor each taste with artisanal bread, local cheeses, and Cretan delicacies, and learn to appreciate the subtle flavors and aromas that define our blends.
- Drop-off: At the end of the tour, we will transfer you back to your designated drop-off point.
Highlights
- Olive Oil and Culinary Tasting
- Palace of Knossos.
- Natural enviroment
Inclusions
- Pick up & drop off from Heraklion services
- Private car with English speaking driver
- Tasting of 3 extra virgin oil, 1 flavored oil,
- Cretan delicacies (baked artisanal bread, local cheeses)
- Gift of bottle of virgin oil 40ml
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Entry in Knossos 20€/pp
- 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
- Fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 48 hours prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change within 47 hours 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
