We had a delightful 1/2 experience guide by Tony and exceptional tour guide. After a short self guided tour at the Knossos Palace we can continued a lovely countryside drive to Titksas Winery where Maria hosted an informative and fun tasting. We love the wine! From there we had the best meal of our 7 day journey in a farm to table restaurant in Archanes.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re truly happy to hear that your day with Tony was delightful from start to finish. It sounds like you embraced the spirit of Crete perfectly — a touch of history at Knossos, a glass (or two!) of local wine at Titakis, and a table full of real Cretan flavors in Archanes… that’s what we call *living like a local!*
Your kind words will reach both Tony and Maria — they’ll be thrilled to know they helped make your journey memorable. Next time you visit, we’ll be ready with new tastes, hidden villages, and maybe a few more Cretan secrets to share. Until then, cheers to good wine and even better company!
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Joanne_G
October 22, 2025 · via Viator
Great day was had by all!
Had a great day with Angela. Went to Knossos, a traditional olive grower and a winery. Finishing up at a traditional restaurant, the food was fabulous. She definitely went above and beyond.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had a great day with Angela exploring Knossos, the olive grove, and winery. We're especially pleased that you enjoyed the traditional restaurant and felt Angela went above and beyond - she truly loves sharing the best of Crete with our guests. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience!
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mbwvt
September 19, 2024 · via Viator
Great combo day!
Such a memorable day with Roula. We picked up a special guide at Palace of Knossos for 100 euros + tip. That made all the difference in understanding the importance of the site and moving efficiently past the lines. Totally worth it. The tavern lunch was unique and delicious. They were waiting for us with a special table. Just my husband and me on this tour. We love winery tours and we learned a few new things. Liked 4 of 5 wines, so that’s amazing. Our only challenge was coming up with a meeting point when arriving in the Port of Rethymno. The pick up point wasn’t in the pre-set list, so that made things a little frustrating for everybody. I did really appreciate their sending a car all the way to get us in rethymno. Roula stepped in at the last minute to lead us and she was a delight.
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Thank you for your detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable day with Roula on the Minoan Crete tour. It’s great to know that hiring a guide at Knossos enhanced your experience and made the visit more efficient—definitely a valuable tip! We're also happy you enjoyed the unique and delicious lunch at the taverna, as well as your time at the winery.
We appreciate your feedback about the pick-up point, and we're glad that despite the initial challenge, the team arranged transport from Rethymno. Roula will be delighted to hear that she made a positive impact on your day. We hope to welcome you back for more wonderful experiences in the future!
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pizzanutNyc
August 18, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Lovely easy tour and wine tasting for all ages.
Lovely tour by Tony for our family of 4 from NYC. Tony was on time and very nice to chat with throughout the car ride to Knossos and to the winery for the tasting and taverna for lunch. The tour was well paced and most of it you are left on your own to tour Knossos. The winery tour is given by someone there which was really nice and not too long. The lunch at a taverna in Archanes was lovely too. Highly recommended if you don’t have your own car and want and easy day where everyone can do the wine tasting and not worry about driving.
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your family had an enjoyable and easy day on our Minoan Crete tour. It's great to know that Tony made the experience even more pleasant with his friendly company during the drive, and that you appreciated the relaxed pace of the tour.
We're glad you enjoyed exploring Knossos, the winery visit, and the delicious lunch at the taverna in Archanes. Thank you for recommending our tour, especially for those who want to enjoy the wine tasting without the worry of driving. We hope to welcome you and your family back on your next trip to Crete!
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Danielle_B
July 4, 2024 · via Viator
A fun time!
Though our guide was a little difficult to find at first (our internet was poor so we didn’t get meeting spot updates, perhaps a name sign would be helpful), Yanni was amazing. We didn’t need the full time at Knossos (plus it was darn hot), so we had the flexibility to choose a museum visit or visit to an olive farm (with tasting) to fill in some of the time we didn’t use at Knossos. We loved that! Wine was tasty and the lunch in Archanes was delicious and plentiful!
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Thank you so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fun time on the Minoan Crete tour and that you enjoyed the flexibility of the itinerary. We apologize for any inconvenience finding the guide initially and appreciate your suggestion about the name sign – we'll definitely consider that for future tours to make the meeting process smoother.
It's wonderful to know that Yanni made your experience memorable and that you enjoyed the options to visit the museum or the olive farm. We're also glad you loved the wine tasting and the lunch in Archanes. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Crete soon!
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Suzanne_R
May 16, 2024 · via Viator
Disappointed as our personal chauffeur keep leaving us at locations to go and chauffeur other clients to other places
Lunch at the village was very tasty, plentiful and Maria the chef was friendly and a great cook. The wine tour was informative and enjoyable. We spent just over an hour by choice at the palace ruins and the driver agreed to be back at 11.30am as she left to transport other people returning 25 minutes late. She also left us at the restaurant to transfer other people but didn’t tell us that until she returned. We were not told we had the opportunity to see the village, just dropped at the restaurant and picked up. Disappointing as this was a private tour with a personalised chauffeur which wasn’t what the description said. The driver was very friendly, hospitable and engaging. Despite all this we did enjoy the day.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the lunch, the wine tour, and found our driver to be friendly and engaging. Maria will be thrilled to know you appreciated her cooking!
We apologize for the confusion and inconvenience regarding the timings and the village visit. It's disappointing to hear that these aspects of the tour did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us improve our services to ensure that future experiences align more closely with the descriptions provided.
Despite the hiccups, we're happy that you still enjoyed your day overall. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with a flawless experience next time. Thank you again for your honest review.
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Karen_U
May 11, 2024 · via Viator
Well rounded day trip.
Our guide Tony was kind, knowledgeable and very accommodating to our group of four. He went out of his way to take care of us.
We spent about 1.5 hours at Knossos Palace touring the site on our own. We found that this was plenty of time to view the ruins.
The winery tour was very delightful and informative. The selections were enjoyable and we purchased a few bottles at a very affordable price.
Although lunch was tasty and quaint, the menu was nothing close to the photos posted from previous guests. We were served a completely vegetarian lunch (not requested) with the main course being rice stuffed peppers and tomatoes. Given the price of this trip, that part was a very disappointing.
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It sounds like you had a mixed experience on your tour, but overall, it seems like you had a good time. I'm glad to hear that Tony, your guide, made your journey enjoyable with his kindness and knowledge. It's always wonderful when a guide goes above and beyond to ensure their guests have a memorable experience.
Your feedback about the timing at Knossos Palace is helpful for future travelers planning their visits. And it's great that you found the winery tour delightful and were able to enjoy some affordable selections. However, I'm sorry to hear that the lunch didn't meet your expectations, especially regarding the discrepancy between the menu and the photos. We understand how important it is for meals to match expectations, and we'll definitely look into ensuring that this aspect of the tour is improved upon.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Your feedback is invaluable, and we'll use it to continue providing excellent experiences for our guests. If you ever decide to join us again, we'll strive to make your next adventure even more memorable!
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EdwardW_T
April 17, 2024 · via Viator
Great personalized tour!!!
Yanni was wonderful for our tour. We wanted a slight change to our tour to include an Olive press farm and he accommodated us with no problem. I would suggest a tour guide at Knossos because it is a large site and difficult to do on your own. We had an excellent lunch at the Olive farm press and at our wine tasting venue. Very informative tour of the winery. Our last stop was local Greek cuisine for a third lunch! It was a full day and Yanni made it very special! I look forward to returning to Crete!!! I highly recommend this tour
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It sounds like you had an incredible time on your tour with Yanni! We're thrilled that he was able to accommodate your request for a slight change to the itinerary without any hassle. Flexibility is key to ensuring our guests have the best possible experience, and we're glad Yanni could deliver.
Exploring Knossos with a knowledgeable guide can truly enhance the experience, and we appreciate your suggestion. It's such a sprawling site with a rich history, and having a guide to navigate its complexities can make all the difference.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excellent lunches at both the olive press farm and the winery. Greek cuisine is a highlight of any visit to Crete, and it sounds like you savored every bite! And what a treat to cap off the day with a taste of local Greek cuisine for a third lunch – it sounds like you had a feast fit for royalty.
Thank you for your glowing recommendation of our tour, and we're thrilled to hear that Yanni made your day so special. We can't wait to welcome you back to Crete for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
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Brandi_K
January 29, 2024 · via Viator
Definitely Worth the Money!
We had an amazing experience! We visited Knossos by ourselves and did a self guided tour which was sufficient for us. Our driver, Yanni, then took us to an amazing Raki distillery/winery, lunch at a restaurant that served so much delicious food we were stuffed and then we ended at another wonderful winery with amazing tasting wines! It was a great personalized experience that was well worth the money!
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Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with us! We're overjoyed to hear that your self-guided tour of Knossos and the personalized journey with our driver, Yanni, exceeded your expectations. It sounds like you had an amazing day filled with diverse and delightful experiences, from exploring the historical wonders to indulging in delicious food and tasting exceptional wines.
Yanni is indeed a valuable member of our team, and we're thrilled that he contributed to making your day memorable. Your feedback is immensely appreciated, and it motivates us to continue providing personalized and worthwhile adventures for our customers. If your future travels bring you back to Crete or any other destination we serve, we'd be honored to assist you again. Wishing you many more incredible journeys, and thank you for choosing us for your travel experience!
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Ashley_S
October 22, 2023 · via Viator
A Fun Adventure
This was tour that showed some of Cretes highlights as well as hidden gems. The tour operator did an excellent job at communicating. The whole experience was exciting and worry free
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We're thrilled to hear that you had an exciting and worry-free experience exploring Crete's highlights and hidden gems! It's wonderful to know that the tour operator did an excellent job at communicating, ensuring that you felt well-informed and comfortable throughout the journey.
Discovering both the well-known attractions and the hidden gems can truly provide a comprehensive and enriching travel experience. If you have any more adventures planned or if you decide to explore other destinations in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. We'd love to assist you in creating more memorable and worry-free travel experiences. Safe travels!
