Knossos Palace and Lyrarakis Wineries à Santorini

Let’s explore this fabulous region in Crete. We will start with the Palace of Knossos, followed by a wine and typical Cretan tapas tasting. Greek mythology holds a significant place in Greece, which is why it’s crucial to visit the Palace of Knossos in Crete, a place that has given rise to many thrilling stories. An exciting cultural activity during your team retreat in Greece. Crete is full of hidden corners, ready to be explored. It’s a place rich in history and legends. We invite you to discover one of Crete’s biggest attractions during your corporate retreat. Let’s go for a visit to the Palace of Knossos in Crete, where everything began here, more than 4,000 years ago. Located five kilometers southeast of Heraklion, to the west of the River Kairatos, the Palace of Knossos is an archaeological site. According to Greek mythology, the building was designed by the Athenian architect and mathematician Daedalus. This palace was the home of King Minos, a legendary king of Crete, son of Zeus. In Greek mythology, it’s in the labyrinth of Knossos that the Minotaur lived, a creature half-man, half-bull. Thus, you will visit the Palace of Knossos in Crete and will be accompanied by your French-speaking guide. You will have at your disposal an augmented reality tablet, to make this cultural visit more entertaining and not miss any of the exciting stories and legends of this place. Then, we will head towards the organic Lyrarakis winery for the tasting of 4 wines (two of which have received a gold medal in New York and Beijing) and a tour of the estate. An experience to further introduce you to the culture and traditions of Crete. The Lyrarakis winery, in the Lassithi mountains, produces unique, rare, and historically rich wines. Discover how the revival of the ancient wines, Dafni and Plyto, was achieved. The visit to the Palace of Knossos and the Lyrarakis vineyards are moments you won’t soon forget!

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