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

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: We can find you at the parking area of the factory ,and we will have a written sign with the name you provided.

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Overview

Explore authentic Crete in luxury via an air-conditioned Mercedes Benz. Led by expert driver-guides, this tour blends history, mythology, and local culture. Visit a renowned olive oil factory to learn traditional production and sample "liquid gold" with local snacks.Journey to the Lassithi Plateau to discover the legendary Cave of Zeus, the mythical birthplace of the King of the Gods. Wander the narrow streets of historic villages, see the monumental ancient plane tree in Krasi, and admire the iconic Lassithi windmills. Experience the majesty of Knossos Palace and breathtaking plateau views. You’ll have the chance to unwind in picturesque squares with an iced coffee and opt for a traditional Cretan lunch at a local gem. A perfect, comprehensive journey through Crete’s unique heritage.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Pick up&drop off from your hotel, heraklion port or designated points from heraklion area
luxury comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan
Water,coffee, Olive oil and raki tasting
Liability insurance
Guaranteed On Time return to your Cruise Ship
Informative local English speaking driver guide
Private tour pickup: Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda. Semi private-group: Heraklion region only

✗ Not Included

Traditional Cretan and Greek lunch,house wine
Entrance fees at Knossos Archaeological Site 20 euro for adults,and half price for kids
Official licensed tourist Guide inside Knossos Palace
entrance fees at Zeus cave 15 euro per person

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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

Stop 4

We stop near the Aposelemi dam to take some photos and enjoy great views

Stop 5

We pass by this beautiful and old monastery it takes about 7 minutes from our previous stop at krasi village

Stop 6

Pay a visit to this old village of Mochos with it's beautiful church and square .

Stop 7

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".

Stop 8

Our last stop is Knossos palace archeological 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.

Stop 9

We stop for lunch at the local restaurant with traditional food.(lunch is not included)

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

We can find you at the parking area of the factory ,and we will have a written sign with the name you provided

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End Point

We can find you at the parking area of the factory ,and we will have a written sign with the name you provided

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Good to Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
our fleet of 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 program according to your priorities
Zeus Cave is closed untill May and further notice
There is a hike uphill about 15 to 20 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..
Guaranteed On Time return to your Cruise Ship