Highlights of Knossos ancient city and winery tour

Overview

The tour begins with the archaeological site of Knossos. Discovered by Arthur Evans and David George Hogard, Knossos is the largest Bronze age archaeological site on Crete. Then head towards the highest peak of Giouhtas, following the dirt road through a beautiful pine forest, the small church of Christ the Lord is located there, built in 1443 and you will be rewarded with the pleasant view of the valley of Archanes, which is a vast vineyard, Psiloritis, Dikti and Heraklion. Get an opportunity to observe the imposing vultures before having a special wine tasting at the Fabrika Wine Experience and tracing the traditional winemaking process step by step. After that, enjoy the excellent Cretan cuisine at a local tavern. The last stop is the Heraklion archaeological meuseum, one of the largest and most important museums in Europe. Drive back to Heraklion.

What's included

Driver guide

What's Not included

Anything that it is not mentioned at the "Price includes" list

Where

Heraklion, Greece

Meeting point:

Please contact the local tour operator to confirm your pick-up location at least 24 hours before tour starts.

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What To Expect

Visit the palace of Knossos and learn its history and culture
Discover the Holy Temple of Christ the Lord on the top of Giouhta
See the view from the top of the mountain
Explore the archaeological museum of Heraklion
Witness the traditional winemaking process step by step and wine tasting

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