PRIVATE-Knossos Palace-Zeus Cave-Olive Oil Tasting-Old Villages

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us on this full day PRIVATE TOUR or book the SMALL GROUP TOUR OPTION to explore the Real Side of Crete together away from big crowds. Visit a few old traditional villages and walk through the old narrow streets …Enjoy an iced coffee or fresh juice at the main square …….visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about the olive oil ( Golden Liquid) production and taste different kind of this golden liquid.
Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths .
Explore the Old Wind Mills and enjoy the amazing views from around 3000 feet above sea level.
Visit the Cave of Zeus where according to our mythology he was born ….
Stop at a family restaurant to enjoy Cretan traditional lunch which is a must but it’s OPTIONAL.
Now it’s time to travel back in time and visit Knossos Palace
Now after creating unforgettable memories it’s time to go back to your hotel or cruise port .

What's Included

Coffee, water ,
Knowledgeable local driver guide
Transportation with comfortable air conditioned vehicles .
Olive oil , and Raki tasting.
Liability Insurance
Lunch is OPTIONAL
Knossos Palace entrance fee ( OPTIONAL )
Every Tuesday the Cave is currently closed.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up from Heraklion Port and Heraklion Region, Hersonisos, Malia , Analipsi, Gouves , Agia Pelagia . ONLY if you book the PRIVATE TOUR OPTION we can pick you up from Agios Nikolaous Port and Region , Rethimno city and Region ,Elounda or if you are more than 5 people.
We don’t pick up from Chania Region ,Souda Port , Ierapetra or Sitia .

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Omalia Olive Press

    We stol at an olive oil factory where we learn all about the Cretan Golden Liquid…… and of course taste a few different olive oils ……

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Heraklion

    Our tour starts from Heraklion city, Driving through and around the city

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Gouves (Pass by)

    Pas by without stopping but could be a pick up location of your choice.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mochos

    We stop at the old village of Mochos to walk through the narrow streets , see the old churches and take a taste of the local way of life , probably have something to drink or enjoy some local food st a family restaurant at the villages main square .

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

    We will see the old wind mills that used to pump the water up from underground to water the crops, and the other wind mills that used to grain ,wheat and corn to make flour .

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • Malia (Pass by)

    Drive through the town but it could be also a pick up location.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Platanus Tree

    We walk around the picturesque village of Krasi, take some photos of the oldest and biggest Platanus tree in Crete.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Aposelemis Dam

    We stop up on the mountain to enjoy the view of the Aposelemi Dam .

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Dikteon Cave

    For the moment the cave is closed but according to the Ministry of Tourism it will open in April. There is a 30 minutes walk to the cave and around 185 steps to explore the cave then back up .

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    A potential pick up location.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hersonissos (Pass by)

    A potential pick up location

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Lasithi Mesa

    We usually stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to have lunch but this is OPTIONAL….

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A potencial pick up location

    Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Knossos Archaeological Site

    This is our last stop and it’s OPTIONAL,

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Explore Real Crete

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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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