Small Group: Knossos, Olive Oil, Winery & Raki with Lunch
Overview
This small-group tour offers a well-rounded taste of Crete—both literally and culturally. Your day begins at Knossos Palace, the heart of the Minoan civilization and legendary labyrinth of King Minos. While entrance fees (not included) and certified guides are optional, you’ll have free time to explore the ruins and soak in the myths.
Next, journey into the Cretan countryside for a stop at a local olive oil estate. Learn about traditional and modern methods, followed by a tasting of premium oils. Then, visit a family-run winery and raki distillery to sample native wines and tsikoudia, Crete’s signature spirit, while discovering age-old distilling techniques.
We end the day with a Cretan lunch at a village taverna, where local recipes, fresh ingredients, and house wine offer a taste of true hospitality. This is a day of stories, flavors, and relaxed island rhythm—exactly as it should be in Crete.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Tour of the premises, Wine Tasting of 3 wines and 1shot of Raki
- Pick up and Drop off from customers Hotel
- Olive Grove Farm Tour, Olive Mill Tour and Olive Oil Tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Traditional Lunch at Paze Valley Village
- Transportation with Premium Vehicle
- Gratuities
- Admission Fee for Knossos Palace
- Certified Guide for Knossos Palace
Meeting and Pickup
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The Palace of Knossos
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Prassas
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Stironas
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Ano Archanes
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Alcoholic beverages. Tour of the premises, Wine Tasting of 3 wines and 1shot of Raki.
- Pick up and Drop off from customers Hotel.
- Olive Grove Farm Tour, Olive Mill Tour and Olive Oil Tasting.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Traditional Lunch at Paze Valley Village.
- Transportation with Premium Vehicle.
- Gratuities.
- Admission Fee for Knossos Palace.
- Certified Guide for Knossos Palace.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small Group: Knossos, Olive Oil, Winery & Raki with Lunch is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group: Knossos, Olive Oil, Winery & Raki with Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesTour of the premises, Wine Tasting of 3 wines and 1shot of Raki
- Pick up and Drop off from customers Hotel
- Olive Grove Farm Tour, Olive Mill Tour and Olive Oil Tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Traditional Lunch at Paze Valley Village
- Transportation with Premium Vehicle
- Gratuities
- Admission Fee for Knossos Palace
- Certified Guide for Knossos Palace
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
