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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Villages, Olive Oil Tour From Elounda

Location Crete, Greece, Europe
$694.09
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

-Explore Knossos Palace, charming villages, and the stunning Lasithi Plateau.

-Immerse in Local Culture: Experience Cretan traditions, authentic cuisine, and savor olive oil, honey, and raki with warm hospitality.

-Exclusive Olive Oil Tour: Learn the art of olive oil production and taste the island's finest offerings.

-Comfortable private minivan tour with expert guide, including hotel, port, or meeting point pick-up and drop-off.

Embark on a private tour for those who value personalized service and a relaxed pace. Travel in a spacious, air-conditioned luxury minivan, exploring at your own rhythm without crowds. Your expert guide offers tailored insights. Visit Knossos Palace, traditional villages, and the ancient Platanus tree. Along the way, enjoy local delicacies and immerse yourself in Crete’s rich culture, history, and gastronomy. This exclusive journey blends comfort, elegance, and authenticity for a memorable experience in Crete.
Private Tour-HERAKLION&ELOUNDA
Private: Exclusive private tour, limited to your group .Pickup is available from the Heraklion region, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Liability Insurance
  • Transport by luxury air conditioned minivan
  • Professional Driver Guide
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water, Coffee,
  • License Guide for the Knossos Palace (optional)
  • Knossos General Admission: €20 per person
  • Gratuities ( optional)
  • Lunch

  • Knossos Archaeological Site
    On this excursion you will visit two of the most important sights of Greece :the Knossos Palace and the Zeus Cave, Diktaion Andron. The tour starts, by visiting the Knossos Palace : the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan Civilization during the Bronze Age. There you will explore the stunning palace, built for King Minos and considered the oldest city in Europe
  • Omalia Olive Press
    Leaving Knossos we will head out of town along the scenic coastal road, heading east with destination the traditional olive oil factory. There you will have the chance to learn about the process of harvesting and producing the’’ liquid gold ‘’: olive oil! You will be informed about its beneficial properties and taste its excellent flavor.
  • Here, we will stop for lunch, if you wish, at a traditional tavern overlooking the Lassithi Plateau, where you can enjoy authentic local flavors, cooked in a wood-fired oven.
  • Lassithi Plateau
    Next destination is Plateau of Lasithi, the largest plateau in Crete, where hosted after the 1950s, the first, largest and most beautiful wind farm in the world with approximately 13000 windmills. Nowadays, unfortunately, only a few windmills remain in operation on the fertile plain surrounded by the imposing Dikti Mountains.
  • The cave will remain closed due to maintenance work. (pass by)
  • Krasi
    Then driving between the mountains you will admire the flora and fauna, you will see many olive trees and will visit one of the oldest plane tree in the world, in the village of Krasi. There you will have the opportunity on the paved square to take unforgettable photos and you will taste the traditional “raki” drink next to the natural springs.
  • On the road that leads to the Lasithi Plateau in a green area of Northern Diktis, you will pass through the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery. (pass by)
  • Mochos
    We will end up in the traditional village of Mochos where in the village cafes you will mingle with the locals and feel the spirit of Crete. In the end of this tour you will be driven back to your location full of nice memories, and with a big smile!

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The visit to the cave includes a 15-minute walk uphill plus 250 steps down into the cave and back again is the same. For visitors who do not want to visit the cave, they can enjoy a coffee at the beginning of the trail enjoying the view of the plateau
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Villages, Olive Oil Tour From Elounda

    Location Crete, Greece, Europe
    $694.09
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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