Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine
In this guided tour, you will have the opportunity to explore nature, history and tradition of the region of Lasithi Plateau with it's 16 picturesque villages and Minoan civilization Knossos Palace.
We'll explore Old Windmills, Traditional Villages of Lasithi Plateau,Aposelemis Dam, 2400 years old Plane tree in Krasi village, an Olive Oil Factory, a Pottery,Olive Groves, will have a Greek Coffee in a traditional caffe and of course we'll have lunch in family taverna to taste some of the most iconic dishes of Crete.
In the end of the tour, we'll explore the most visited site in Crete, Knossos Palace.
Knossos Palace, is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece.
Visiting the Lasithi Plateau and Knossos Palace, offers a journey through time,history and nature, allowing travelers to experience the authentic charm and rich traditions of Crete.
If you would like to explore and learn about Cretan history,mythology,tradition,nature and food in one day,this tour is for you.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off from your accommodation hotel/port/airport
- Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
- Local English speaking Driver Guide
- Liability Insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
- Greek Coffee, Raki and Refreshments
- Bottled water
- Cretan Wines for Private Tour
Exclusions
- Knossos Palace entrance (20 euro per person)
- Lunch in traditional Taverna (optional)
- Official Licensed Tourist Guide at Knossos Palace(120 euro per group optional)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
- If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
- For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
- Zeus Cave is closed for the moment
- For shared tour option we pick up travelers only from Heraklion area
- We don't pick up travelers from Souda port, Chania, Ierapetra and Sitia region.
- Infant seats available on request
- We pick up all travelers from Heraklion , Elounda , Hersonissos , Malia . Ag Pelagia, Ag Nikolaos, Sisi, Rethimno in a private tour option. Shared tours option we pick up travelers only in Heraklion areas. (We don’t pick up travelers from Chania, Souda port, Ierapetra and Sitia areas) NOTE- For travelers who arrive in Heraklion by cruise ship, this private tour can start after their arrival. The driver guide, will be waiting at the shuttle bus exit at the passenger's terminal.
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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