29 Aug 2023
Knossos Palace was fascinating. We got the private tour. We got off the ship at 09:00 am and went straight there. The private guide we got for $100 Euros was worth it. She gave us the history very personalized. No headsets. No large groups. It was still early in the day so not too hot.
Yannis had us picked up privately from the port. It was amazing just having a personal tour guide of Crete. The winery was great. Tasted 5 wines with olives, cheese, tomatoes and bread.
Lunch at Filosofos was spectacular. Too much food. 5 courses. We had a traditional Greek salad, bread with tomatoes and cheese, bread with tzatziki, saganaki was just perfectly made, braised lamb with hand cut French fries. We had chocolate cake and raki for dessert. The lunch was just mind blowing good.
Yannis, thank you for the amazing experience you gave my fiancé and I. If you are going to Herkalion you need to take this tour