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Private Knossos & Authentic Crete with Local Experiences
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Through the Lens of Crete: Knossos, Legends, and Local Life

By Crete Private & Luxury Tours by Snami Travel
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,510 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Reconnect with the past: Explore Knossos Palace, feeling echoes of myths.
  • Savour heritage in a glass: Enjoy award-winning wines at a historic winery.
  • Be inspired by Rethymno: Walk Venetian harbours and Ottoman lanes of culture.
  • Embrace nature’s mystique: Discover Melidoni Cave, where history meets wonder.
  • Celebrate connection over a feast: Relish Cretan dishes in Argyroupolis.

Activity location

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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Valid for 9 Hours, Premium Vehicle 3-seats in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English
Price details
AU$1,509.81 x 1 AdultAU$1,509.81

Total
Price is AU$1,509.81
Valid for 9 Hours, Premium Minivan 6-seats in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English
Price details
AU$1,692.31 x 1 AdultAU$1,692.31

Total
Price is AU$1,692.31
Valid for 9 Hours, VIP Minibus 9-seats in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English
Price details
AU$1,908.00 x 1 AdultAU$1,908.00

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Price is AU$1,908.00
Valid for 9 Hours, VIP Minibus 15-seats in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English
Price details
AU$2,239.82 x 1 AdultAU$2,239.82

Total
Price is AU$2,239.82

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonal pick-up & drop-off from Chania or Rethymno areas
  • What's includedWhat's included A chauffeured premium vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included Private guide: We take much pride in having the best local guides of Crete!
  • What's includedWhat's included Private expert guide in art, history, & archaeology
  • What's includedWhat's included Vehicle amenities: mineral water, Cretan fruits & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities
  • What's includedWhat's included Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
  • What's includedWhat's included VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
  • What's includedWhat's included Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
  • What's includedWhat's included Our concierge support before & during your day trip
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks and meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Admission fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Wine tasting expenses (if requested)

What you can expect

In the land where myths whisper through ancient stones and tradition flows like the sweetest Cretan wine, this journey invites you to step into a storey that transforms the way you see the world—and yourself.

At the Palace of Knossos, history comes alive under the guidance of our private guides—historians and storytellers who weave together the facts and legends that shaped Europe’s oldest civilisation. As you stand in the shadow of towering frescoes and walk the labyrinth that inspired myths, the echoes of kings and gods stir something unforgettable.

From there, the journey unfolds into Crete’s living heritage. In Skalani, a village where time seems to pause, you’ll raise a glass to tradition at the Boutari winery, where each vintage reflects generations of devotion. Moving westward, the ancient beauty of Melidoni Cave awaits, its cool depths steeped in legend and natural wonder. As the day continues, you’ll find yourself enchanted by the timeless allure of Rethymno, where Venetian harbours and Ottoman minarets weave a storey of cultural elegance and resilience.

Your day crescendos in Argyroupolis, where cascading waterfalls cradle a feast of authentic flavours. Amidst laughter and the melody of flowing springs, you’ll savour traditional dishes crafted with love and tradition. Beneath ancient trees, history and hospitality blend into an unforgettable moment of connection.

Crafted by our travel designers, this journey seamlessly blends immersive exploration with flexibility. For those transitioning between regions, the itinerary transforms a hotel transfer into a day of discovery. With every step, flavour, and storey, Crete becomes part of you, forever calling you back to its timeless embrace.

Location

Activity location

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece