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

By Explore Real Crete
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €130 per adult
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Features

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

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

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English

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

Pickup included

Price details
€115.00 x 2 Adults€230.00
Paid at activity€30.00
Total
Price is €260.00

PRIVATE TOUR

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    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

Price details
€600.00 x 1 Adult€600.00
Paid at activity€15.00
Total
Price is €615.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Third-party insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by comfortable air conditioned vehicles and free WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up and drop off from your hotel , port or meeting points .
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking knowledgeable local driver guide .
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water , coffees , teas
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Olive oil , and Raki tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch, OPTIONAL
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Knossos Palace entrance fee 20euros per person, half price for up to 25 years old .
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private Guide inside Knossos Palace could be arranged for extra charge.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cave of Zeus for the moment is closed due to safety issues until end of April beginning of May.

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.

What you can expect

  • 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 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

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    Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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