Crete from 3.000 BC.: Knossos Palace & Museum with Wine Routes of Heraklion

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Succumb to a bespoke service of our top local guides with expert knowledge by the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal.

Luxuriate along the stellar ruins & lavish frescoes of Knossos Palace appreciating it in a way few will ever get the chance to. Immerse into the labyrinthian marvel as we draw you back to a time when myth & history were indistinguishable.

Where there’s culture, there’s wine. Let us chauffeur you to the heart of Central Crete, a rich Minoan land backed by olive groves & wine-red earth. Here you will discover boutique award-winning domains to sample Cretan vintages with divine flavors.

With personal touch impressions soak up the entire collection of unique artworks & history of the archaeological museum of Heraklion by savoring each hall at your own pace.

In the evening, stroll the aesthetically fortified city of Heraklion. Dazzle your senses with delicious aromas of garlic & basil pouring from superb restaurants with local-exclusive cuisine.

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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Istro, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips



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Succumb to a bespoke service of our top local guides with expert knowledge by the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal.

Luxuriate along the stellar ruins & lavish frescoes of Knossos Palace appreciating it in a way few will ever get the chance to. Immerse into the labyrinthian marvel as we draw you back to a time when myth & history were indistinguishable.

Where there’s culture, there’s wine. Let us chauffeur you to the heart of Central Crete, a rich Minoan land backed by olive groves & wine-red earth. Here you will discover boutique award-winning domains to sample Cretan vintages with divine flavors.

With personal touch impressions soak up the entire collection of unique artworks & history of the archaeological museum of Heraklion by savoring each hall at your own pace.

In the evening, stroll the aesthetically fortified city of Heraklion. Dazzle your senses with delicious aromas of garlic & basil pouring from superb restaurants with local-exclusive cuisine.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Heraklion Prefecture, Heraklion Prefecture, Crete

Inspire yourself from the get-go and plunge into the grandeur of Minoan Crete by being part of the evolution of this mighty civilization

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece

Amble in the footsteps of King Minos at his magnificent Palace of Knossos with fully personalized service of a history-archaeology guide

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Messara, Messara, Crete

Meander along the Minoan wine routes of Central Crete the land to abundant sun-fueled vineyards and age-old olive groves

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Messara, Messara, Crete

Deepen your sensory experience at the quintessential wineries with bottomless tastes and earthen compelling aromas

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Xanthoudidou & Hatzidaki Sts, Heraklion, Crete 710 02 Greece

Have a first-hand experience of the Heraklion Archeological Museum with an art-historian guide

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion, Leoforos Nearchou, Heraklion, Crete 712 02 Greece

Alongside your knowledgeable local insider, follow Heraklion’s city trails full of history and delectable flavors

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete

Get the inside track to localize colorful eateries of Cretan culinary excellence in the heart of Heraklion city

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Mirabello Bay, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Greece

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Pass By: Plaka, Plaka, Elounda, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

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Pass By: Elounda, Greece

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Pass By: Sissi, Sissi, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

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Pass By: Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete

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Pass By: Analipsi Beach, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Crete 700 14 Greece

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Pass By: Agia Pelagia Beach, Agia Pelagia, Crete 71500 Greece

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Pass By: Fodele Beach, Fodele, Crete 71500 Greece

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Pass By: Old Port Bali, Bali, Crete 74057 Greece

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Pass By: Rethymnon, Rethymnon, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete

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