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Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's cave&olive oil Mill

By Luxury Crete Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €104 and current price is €90 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Spend a full day exploring the authentic Crete with the comfort of luxury air conditioned vehicles.
Choose between the private or the small group version that suits your needs and feel relaxed on the capable hands of our experienced driver guides ,while learning about our history ,mythology, culture and local traditions.
Visit an olive oil factory and learn the methods of production of our liquid gold and get to try some.
Walk through the narrow streets of the old villages and enjoy a fresh refreshment or an iced coffee on the picturesque main square.
Visit the monumental platanus tree at krasi village.
Explore and enjoy all of these significant sites and spectacular views by taking the scenic route, such as Knossos palace , the old windmills and the plateau.
Additionally you have the option to eat as a local,with the traditional way of cooking, at a beautiful local restaurant.

Activity location
  • Omalia Olive Press
    • Agias Marinas
    • 70007, Malia, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Πλατεία 18 Άγγλων
    • 712 02, Heraklion, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Small group
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€104.00
€90.48 x 2 Adults€180.96
Total
The previous price was €208.00 and current price is €180.96
13% off
Private tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Private : This is a private tour option,it also suits the best for shore excursion passengers from cruise ships and also families
Duration: 8 hours: this option of the tour can be tailored to suit your needs(pick up and drop off times and duration) .
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€250.00 x 2 Adults€500.00
Total
Price is €500.00
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up&drop off from your hotel, port or designated areas from heraklion area for the shared group
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Water,coffee, Olive oil and raki tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Third-party insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up,drop off from Heraklion,Agios Nikolaos, Rethymno,Elounda and Plaka for the private option
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Informative local English speaking driver guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Traditional Cretan and Greek lunch,house wine
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees at Knossos Archaeological Site 20 euro for adults,and half price for kids
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Official licensed tourist Guide inside Knossos Palace

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • our fleet of minibus and minivan are wide enough for stroller accesibility but not so for wheelchairs
  • For any further information about accessibility, please don't hesitate to reach us we will be more than happy to help you ,just call the number below +30 6974724839
  • 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 programme according to your priorities
  • Zeus Cave is closed untill April and further notice
  • There is a hike uphill about 10 to 15 minutes to the entrance of Zeus Cave of a moderate level as well as soon as you reach it 180 steps down to the cave with handrails..
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Omalia Olive Press
  • 1h
Visit an olive oil factory to learn about olive trees and olives and their connection with Crete and about olive oil making the modern but also the old way.
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
  • 1h
See the old windmills that used to pump out the water from underground to water their crops and also the others for grinding grains in order to produce flour.
Platanus Tree
  • 30m
Visit and explore the authentic village of Krasi ,walk around the stone paved narrow streets ,meet the Cretan traditional architecture of houses ,see the oldest and biggest Platanus tree as well as the old aqueduct
Aposelemis canyon
  • 5m
We stop near the Aposelemi dam to take some photos and enjoy great views
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery (Pass by)
We pass by this beautiful and old monastery it takes about 7 minutes from our previous stop at krasi village
Mochos
  • 1h
Pay a visit to this old village of Mochos with it's beautiful church and square .
Cave of Zeus
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Step into the heart of Greek legend with a visit to the Psychro Cave (also known as the Diktaean Cave), the mystical birthplace of Zeus, the King of the Gods. Perched high above the stunning Lassithi Plateau, your journey begins with a scenic ascent—either by a paved path or a traditional donkey ride—offering breathtaking panoramic views of the valley’s iconic windmills and rugged peaks. As you descend into the cool, atmospheric depths of the cavern, you will: Marvel at Ancient Wonders: Wander through five illuminated chambers filled with a high density of dramatic stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. See the "Mantle of Zeus": Admire the cave's most spectacular formation—a massive, curtain-like stalactite that hangs like a chandelier over a hidden underground lake. Touch Living History: Explore the very site where ancient Minoans once left offerings to the gods, a place so magical that it was once called the "Bethlehem of the Ancient World".
The Palace of Knossos
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Our last stop is Knossos palace archaeological site where you can explore it on your own or we can arrange for an official guide with extra charge. After that we drop you off at your pick up point.
Restaurant Tzanakis Michael
  • 1h 30m
We stop for lunch at the local restaurant with traditional food.(lunch is not included)

Location

Activity location
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    Omalia Olive Press
    • Agias Marinas
    • 70007, Malia, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Πλατεία 18 Άγγλων
    • 712 02, Heraklion, Greece
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    Omalia Olive Press
    • Αγίας Μαρίνας
    • 700 07, Malia, Greece
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    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    • 1 Chatzidaki
    • 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

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