Crete: Knossos Palace, Olive Oil, Wine & Cretan Traditions｜Greece

Start your day with a visit to **Knossos Palace**, the heart of Minoan Crete. Explore the ancient corridors, frescoes, and storied courtyards at your own pace, with the option to hire a certified guide on-site. Continue to a **traditional soap workshop**, where you’ll see how natural olive-oil soaps are made using time-honored methods.

Head next to a **local olive mill** for a guided tour through the production areas and a premium olive oil tasting. Learn how olives are cultivated, pressed, and transformed into Crete’s famous “liquid gold.” The experience continues at a **family-owned winery** in the Peza region, where you’ll enjoy a vineyard and cellar tour followed by a tasting of five local wines paired with small Cretan bites.

Your day concludes with a **traditional Cretan lunch in Peza**, featuring fresh seasonal dishes and local wine. After lunch, relax on the scenic drive back to your accommodation—bringing with you the flavors, stories, and simple truths of rural Crete.