Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

By Explore Real Crete

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Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
7h 30m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Embark on this full day small group or Private tour so we can show you the real side of Crete .
Walk through the narrow streets of the old traditional villages , enjoy an iced coffee , mountain tea ……
Visit an olive oil factory , learn all about olive oil production and taste a few different ones .
Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles.
Taste a glass of Raki and some local wine while learning about local traditions, history, mythology and culture.
Visit The picturesque village of Krasi and the monumental Platanus tree .
Explore Lasithii Plateau, the Old Wind Mills and enjoy amazing views from the mountains.
Tasting a few local dishes is a must while in Crete .( OPTIONAL)
Experience the Greek Hospitality and create memories that will last a life time.
Pick up and drop off from your hotel or Heraklion cruise port .

Activity location

Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Capsis Astoria Heraklion
- Plateia Eleftherias
- 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

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

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Small Group

7h 30m
English

Small Group .: We can pick you up from Heraklion Region and port , Hersonisos, Malia , Gouves, Annisara, Analipsi,

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€113.00 x 2 Adults€226.00

Total

Until Fri, 6 Mar

PRIVATE TOUR

7h 30m
English

PERFECT FOR FAMILIES-CRUISES : We can pick you up from Heraklion Region + Heraklion cruise port ,Rethimno Region,Elounda , Agios Nikolaous Region and port .
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€600.00 x 1 Adult€600.00

Total

Until Fri, 6 Mar

What's included, what's not

Bottled water , coffees , teas
Third-party insurance
Pick up and drop off from your hotel , port or meeting points .
Olive oil , and Raki tasting
Transport by comfortable air conditioned vehicles and free WiFi on board
English speaking knowledgeable local driver guide .
Lunch, OPTIONAL
Knossos Palace entrance fee 20euros per person, half price for up to 25 years old .
Private Guide inside Knossos Palace could be arranged for extra charge.

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
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

Heraklion

5m

We start our tour from Heraklion.

Gouves (Pass by)

Pass by without stopping, or a possible picking up point.

Hersonissos (Pass by)

Pass by without stopping or it can be a location where we can pick you up .

Malia (Pass by)

Pass by without stopping or it can be a possible picking up location.

Omalia Olive Press

35m

Visit olive oil factory to learn about how olive oil is made with the modern machinery and with the old machinery.

Mochos

30m

We walk through the old narrow streets of the village, and enjoy a coffee or fresh juice at the main square .

Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

30m

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

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery (Pass by)

We pass by without stopping.

Platanus Tree

30m

We visit the village of Krasi , walk around the stone narrow streets and old houses, of course have a few photos at the oldest and biggest Platanus tree in Crete.

Stalis (Pass by)

Pass by without stopping or a possible picking up location.

Lasithi Mesa

45m

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

Aposelemis canyon

5m

We stop to enjoy the amazing views from above the aposelemi Dam and ofcourse it’s a good stop for the photo lovers……

Dikteon Cave

1h
Admission ticket not included

This is the cave where Zeus was born according to our mythology. For the moment the cave is closed and it will open end of April according to the authorities.

Knossos Archaeological Site

1h
Admission ticket not included

This is the last stop of our tour and it’s OPTIONAL….. After exploring Knossos we will drive you back to your hotel , if you don’t like to visit Knossos then let us know so we can drive you to your hotel before.

Location

Activity location

Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Capsis Astoria Heraklion
- Plateia Eleftherias
- 712 02, Iraklio, Greece
Heraklion Port Passenger Station
- Leoforos Nearchou
- 713 07, Iraklio, Greece
Omalia Olive Press
- Αγίας Μαρίνας
- 700 07, Malia, Greece

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