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Crete Shore Excursion: Knossos Palace, Cave of Zeus & Village
Crete, Greece, Europe
$580.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Palace of Knossos stands as a testament to ancient Cretan civilization, while the charm of local villages invites you to immerse yourself in rich traditions. This private excursion, guided by an experienced English-speaking driver, reveals the mythological heart of Crete and its timeless landscapes.
- 🚐 Tour with Driver: Enjoy a private experience with an English-speaking driver who provides insightful commentary and ensures your comfort throughout the day.
- 🏛️ Palace of Knossos Visit: Explore the iconic Palace of Knossos, a significant center of trade and culture in ancient Crete.
- 🌳 Discover traditional villages like Krasi, where you can marvel at one of Europe's oldest plane trees, estimated to be over 2,400 years old.
- 🍽️ Savor authentic Cretan cuisine and experience the renowned hospitality of the locals during your journey.
- ⏰ Enjoy a flexible itinerary that allows you to spend ample time at each site, tailored to your interests and pace.
- 💧 Refresh with a chilled bottle of water provided for each guest, ensuring you stay hydrated as you explore.
- 📍 Convenient pickup and drop-off are included from Heraklion Port or your hotel, making your travel seamless.
- 🗺️ The tour lasts approximately 6 hours, covering diverse sites that showcase the beauty and history of Crete.
- 🐴 For added adventure, you can opt to take a donkey ride up to the entrance of the mythological cave at Psychro.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Tour with driver
With this option you will have an experienced English speaking driver that may provide you with general information
Pickup included
With this option you will have an experienced English speaking driver that may provide you with general information
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Pick up & drop off from your cruise ship or hotel
- Chilled bottle of water per person
- Private transportation with English speaking driver
- Guide and tickets if option selected
- Gratuities
- Your driver meets you at Heraklion Port or hotel and from there the day unfolds across three very different corners of Crete — a Bronze Age palace, a mythological cave, and a mountain village that feels like it has barely changed in centuries. (pass by)
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The Palace of KnossosYour driver meets you at Heraklion Port and from there the day unfolds across three very different corners of Crete — a Bronze Age palace, a mythological cave, and a mountain village that feels like it has barely changed in centuries.
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The Greeks believed Zeus himself was born here. According to myth, his mother Rea hid him in this cave at Psychro to protect him from his father Cronus, who had been told by an oracle that one of his children would one day overthrow him. The cave dates back to 2800 BC and served as a cult site long before the mythology caught up with it. To reach the entrance you can walk up the hill — about 15 minutes — or take a donkey if you prefer. Inside, the temperature drops, the noise of the world disappears, and the stalactites do the rest. The views back across the plateau from the top are worth the climb alone.
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The last stop is a small mountain village sitting at 600 meters, quiet in the way that only very old places tend to be. The main reason to come here is also impossible to miss: a plane tree with a trunk circumference of 14.6 meters, estimated at around 2,400 years old, one of the five largest trees in Europe. It takes more than ten people with arms outstretched to reach around it. Beneath its canopy there are tables and chairs belonging to the village taverna — a natural place to sit down for a coffee or lunch before heading back.
- Your driver returns you to Heraklion Port or hotel with guaranteed time - we always ensure you are back before your ship departs. (pass by)
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Crete Shore Excursion: Knossos Palace, Cave of Zeus & Village
Crete, Greece, Europe
$580.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!