Full day tour:Knossos,Koronekes Olive mill,Lyrarakis winery

Exploring Knossos Palace, Koronekes olive mill and Lyrarakis winery makes for a fascinating excursion on the island of Crete.
Knossos Palace, delving into the ancient Minoan history, discovering the intricate architecture, and learning about the mythological connections, located on the Greek island of Crete, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.
The palace was built around 1700 BC and served as an important center for Minoan culture until its destruction by a fire around 1450 BC. It is believed to have been the home of King Minos and his legendary Labyrinth, where he kept the Minotaur which featured prominently in Greek mythology.
Knossos Palace has inspired many stories and legends throughout history.

Koronekes Olive Mill is a family-owned business located near Archanes, Crete, specializing in the production of organic, monovarietal extra virgin olive oils. Their 2,000 Koroneiki olive trees span over 18 hectares and are certified organic. The mill employs traditional first cold-pressed methods, utilizing a three-floor structure that leverages gravity for production, storage, and bottling.
Visitors to Koronekes can enjoy guided tours that offer insights into organic olive farming and traditional oil production techniques. The tours typically include:
An outdoor discussion about organic olive tree farming.
An indoor explanation of extra virgin olive oil production, covering both first cold-pressed and cold extraction methods.
A tasting session featuring three extra virgin olive oils, one flavored oil, olives, Cretan sweet vinegar, and petimezi.
These tours provide a comprehensive understanding of the olive oil production process, from tree cultivation to bottling.

Lyrarakis Winery is a family-owned estate in Alagni, near Heraklion, Crete, renowned for producing high-quality wines since 1966. The winery emphasizes rare Cretan grape varieties, such as Dafni, Plyto, and Melissaki, contributing to the revival of these ancient varietals.

Wines and Vineyards
The Lyrarakis family cultivates approximately 140 hectares of vineyards at an average altitude of 550 meters, characterized by calcareous gravelly soils. Their portfolio includes single-variety wines that showcase the unique characteristics of indigenous grape varieties. Notable wines include:

Vidiano Ippodromos White Wine
Thrapsathiri Armi White Wine
Liatiko Aggelis Red Dry Wine
Mandilari Plakoura Red Dry Wine
These wines have garnered international recognition and are exported to several European countries, as well as the USA and Canada.

Lyrarakis Winery offers visitors the opportunity to explore their vineyards and enjoy wine tastings in a picturesque setting overlooking the Lassithi mountains. The estate provides guided tastings of their premium wines, often accompanied by local delicacies such as rusks, olives, and traditional cheeses. Visitors can also tour the winery's facilities, including the cellar and a museum corner that delves into the history of Cretan winemaking.

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