Come and discover the first civilization of Europe!
Could people build aqueducts, write in two scripts that still remain a mystery, decorate their homes with frescoes, construct five-story palaces, and navigate the seas 5,000 years ago? Was the Minotaur a real creature and does the labyrinth still exist? If you want to find out the answer to the above questions and even more, then you have to acquaint yourself with the Minoans and their fascinating myths.
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, one of the oldest and most remarkable museums in Greece. Discover the famous palace of King Minos. Conclude your tour with the renowned Cretan wines at one of the finest wineries in Crete and Greece.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
The day begins with a visit to the legendary Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, featuring the most extensive Minoan collection worldwide. Ten halls showcase rare exhibits such as golden jewelry, exqu...
The day begins with a visit to the legendary Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, featuring the most extensive Minoan collection worldwide. Ten halls showcase rare exhibits such as golden jewelry, exquisite ceramics, unique vessels and containers, and, of course, the Minoan frescoes, those unique creations that express a pandemonium of color, movement and symbolize a tribute to life itself, are only of the few elements that make up for the oldest frescoes ever found in Europe.
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The Palace of Knossos
Next, you will visit the mythical palace of King Minos, the legendary son of Zeus and Europa, who ruled in the prehistoric era on his magical island.
Next, you will visit the mythical palace of King Minos, the legendary son of Zeus and Europa, who ruled in the prehistoric era on his magical island.
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Scalarea Estate (Boutari Winery Crete)
Finally, we conclude the tour by visiting the winery, as Cretan wines are a top product which has been increasingly exported from Crete in recent years.
The indigenous grape varieties have been prod...
Finally, we conclude the tour by visiting the winery, as Cretan wines are a top product which has been increasingly exported from Crete in recent years.
The indigenous grape varieties have been producing their unique flavor and aroma for the past 4,000 years, and are sometimes blended with some of the most famous grape varieties in the world.
Includes
A great introduction in Cretan and Greek wines catered to you by Hosts as you follow a path through the vineyards, the Production Area and the Cellar of the winery. Following the tour you will enjoy a Wine Tasting of 5 different labels by Boutari Winery, from vineyards all over Greece, thus discovering several Indigenous grapes of Greece, accompanied with a complimentary amuse bouche.
Highlights
• Winery Tour
• Visit Vineyard and Cellar of the Winery
• Wine Tasting of 5 Cretan and Greek Wines
Pick up/drop off at your hotel in Heraklion area.
Comfortable vehicle with a professional driver.
Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
Accompaniment by a professional guide.
All Fees and Taxes
Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
Entrance tickets 20€ pp or 14€ for guests over 65 years old. Children till 20 years free from EU
Wine Tasting of 5 Cretan and Greek Wines, 14€ per person.
Customary tips for your drivers, guides, and escorts.
