Jeep Safari near Knossos starting from Heraklion

During this dirt road drive, you will have the chance to experience the Minoan culture in its entirety, by visiting the archaeological museum of Heraklion, the palace of Knossos and even a traditional winery. Learn more about mysterical mythologies while visiting Knossos, the largest Bronze age archaeological site on Crete and Europe’s oldest civilization! There you can walk within the ruins of the palace and ask specialised guides for the legends (extra charge if you want a tour).

Thereafter, you will head towards the highest peak of Giouhtas, following the dirt road through a beautiful pine forest past the small historical church of Christ the Lord from 1443 and the impressive valley of Archanes, which is a vast vineyard. Listen to the imposing vultures on the steep cliffs and try to find regional herbs. To take a break, the wonderful winery Fabrika Wine Experience invites you to taste its special wine and learn about traditional winemaking processes. Continue this culinary experience in a local, rustically-furnished tavern to enjoy the excellent Cretan cuisine with delicious Greek dishes and of course, a complimentary drink of raki. Round of your day with a visit to the historical Heraklion archaeological museum, housing artefacts that span 5500 years of history, and the picturesque Venetian aqueduct when heading back to Heraklion via the Archanes-Heraklion old road.