These findings will be viewed
in detail, as your guide will lead you on
a journey of discovery to learn of the sophisticated
culture that flourished thousands of years
ago on this island.
The tour will continue to the Museum of
Heraklion which houses the treasures from
the findings of Knossos and not only, since
Crete had more city states like Phaestos,
Zakros and others less known.
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A taste
of Crete |
 Your
tour begins from the Venetian lion-guarded
port of Heraklion with a drive through the
city to the famous wine producing area of
Peza, south of Heraklion.
The drive is through breathtaking landscape
of countryside and vineyards as old as Minoan
times on the way to the first stop, a modern
winery, where you will see the updated methods
of wine making and sample some of the delicious
Cretan wines.
The drive continues through rural villages
to the village of Archanes, the municipality
in the area. On the way a photo stop is made
at Vathypetro to view one of the oldest farmhouses
of Crete, dating to the Minoan period 16th
century BC.
The tour continues through the island’s hilly
countryside where olive groves and vineyards
existed from as far back as 4000 years.
Arriving at the village of Archanes, which
is situated 10km south of the Palace of Knossos,
the quaint market town of Archanes has many
restored sandstone houses dating from the
Turkish period.
At a local taverna in the villages’ tree-shaded
square, you can sample an assortment of Cretan
snacks and locally produced wine, and a chance
to mingle with many of the locals themselves.
Free time to browse will be given before the
return drive to the port of Heraklion and
the ship.
 More:
+ Heraklion Greece
+ Heraklion Pictures
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