From Heraklion | Knossos Palace & Olive Mill Tour and Lunch at Peskesi Famous Awarded Restaurant

🏛️ Private Tour from Heraklion Prefecture to Knossos Palace, Olive Mill & Authentic Cretan Lunch

⏰ Start Time: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, or 09:30

⏳ Duration: 6.5 Hours (3/4 Day)

📍 Pick-up & Drop-off: From your accommodation in Heraklion Prefecture (From Agia Pelagia to Malia)

🚐 Type: Private Tour (Premium SUV or Minivan)

🏺 Stop 1: Knossos Palace – Step into the Minoan World

Your day begins with a 1-hour & 10-minute scenic drive toward Heraklion, leading to the legendary Palace of Knossos — the heart of the Minoan civilization and home of the mythical Minotaur.

Walk through its courtyards, grand staircases, and frescoes at your own pace using the Knossos Application and QR codes placed throughout the site for a self-guided digital experience.

🎟️ Admission tickets (€20 per person) not included.

👩‍🏫 Certified Guide available upon request (€120–€130 per group of 2–4 people).

🕓 Average visit duration: 1h15 (self-guided) or 2h (with guide).

🌿 Stop 2: Family-Run Olive Mill Experience – From Tree to Bottle

After Knossos, enjoy a 20-minute drive through the countryside to a family-owned olive mill. Here, the owner himself welcomes you for a guided walk through his olive grove, sharing his knowledge of cultivation, pruning, and the seasonal rhythm of harvesting.

Inside the mill, witness the entire process of olive oil production — from fresh fruit to the final “liquid gold” — using both traditional and modern extraction methods.

Finish the visit with a tasting of three premium extra virgin olive oils, learning to recognize quality and choose the right one to take home.

🫒 Olive Mill Tour & Tastings are included in your tour price.

🍷 Stop 3: Peskesi Restaurant – The Soul of Cretan Cuisine

Next, head back to Heraklion city for an unforgettable farm-to-table lunch at Peskesi Restaurant, one of the island’s most celebrated culinary destinations.

Housed in a restored Venetian mansion, Peskesi revives traditional Cretan recipes using ingredients from its own organic farm near Archanes. Expect dishes like slow-cooked lamb with wild greens, organic cheeses, and seasonal vegetables bathed in olive oil and herbs.

It’s a true celebration of Crete’s gastronomy — no time limits, just good food and genuine hospitality.

🍽️ Lunch is not included in the tour price and is paid directly at the restaurant.

🚐 Return to your original Pick-up Point

After a day rich in history, flavors, and aromas, relax as we drive you back to your accommodation — full of memories and the warmth of real Cretan life.