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Unique Minoan Crete: Zeus Cave, Winery Visit, Knossos Palace
Crete, Greece, Europe
$464.58
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Overview
Indulge in personalized service from our top local drivers with specialist knowledge in the comfort of a chauffeured luxury vehicle.
Take in the stellar ruins and sumptuous frescoes of the Palace of Knossos, appreciating it in a way that few will have the opportunity to do. Immerse yourself in labyrinthine wonder as we transport you back to a time when myth and history were indistinguishable.
Where there is culture, there is wine. Let us take you to the heart of Central Crete and specifically to the enchanting valley of Peza, a rich Minoan land with olive groves and red soils. Here you will discover a winery to taste Cretan indigenous varieties with divine aromas and flavors.
Visit Lasithi Plateau, at 835 meters above sea level, and be speechless with the beautiful surroundings and the archaeological structures of the villages. Be brave to walk up the hill and Visit Psychro Cave, the birthplace of Zeus, and live the myth.
Take in the stellar ruins and sumptuous frescoes of the Palace of Knossos, appreciating it in a way that few will have the opportunity to do. Immerse yourself in labyrinthine wonder as we transport you back to a time when myth and history were indistinguishable.
Where there is culture, there is wine. Let us take you to the heart of Central Crete and specifically to the enchanting valley of Peza, a rich Minoan land with olive groves and red soils. Here you will discover a winery to taste Cretan indigenous varieties with divine aromas and flavors.
Visit Lasithi Plateau, at 835 meters above sea level, and be speechless with the beautiful surroundings and the archaeological structures of the villages. Be brave to walk up the hill and Visit Psychro Cave, the birthplace of Zeus, and live the myth.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Pick-up Heraklion Area
Pick-up Areas: Agia Pelagia, Amoudara, Heraklion, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analipsi, Anisaras, Herasonissos, Stalis, Malia
Private Tour: Maximum 4 people per vehicle
Duration: 8 hours
Traditional Lunch
Premium Vehicle: 4WD SUV
Pickup included
Pick-up Areas: Agia Pelagia, Amoudara, Heraklion, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analipsi, Anisaras, Herasonissos, Stalis, Malia
Private Tour: Maximum 4 people per vehicle
Duration: 8 hours
Traditional Lunch
Premium Vehicle: 4WD SUV
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.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Winery and Cellar Tour - Wine Tasting of 5 Indigenous Varieties.
- Full Course Traditional Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Wine Tasting of 5 Indigenous varieties
- Complementary bottle of water
- Private transportation
- Admision Fee Knossos Palace Archeological Site
- Admission Fee at Kera Monastery
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KrasiOn the way back we will drive towards the villages of Mochos and Krasi and visit the oldest plane tree in Crete! In the center of village KRASI "PLATANOS" a tree over 2000 years old! 24 men hold around it! 1 hour • Free Admission Ticket
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Kera Kardiotissa MonasteryOur next stop is at the historical monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, inhabited and run by nuns. Here you can admire the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary, plenty of frescoes, and a variety of other icons, dating back to the 14th century.
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Windmills Of Lasithi PlateauThen we head to Lassithi Plateau, which is situated 850 m. higher than the sea level. It is surrounded by the Dikti Mountains and 18 quaint villages, which still retain the atmosphere of another era. You can admire the remaining famous windmills and the Venetian ditches, the drainage system of the Plateau. Pass by old villages and the fertile valley of the Lasithi Plateau.
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TzermiadoStop for lunch at the very best restaurant in the area with home-cooked meals. Four-course menu and wine.
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The next stop will be the village of Psychro. You can visit the Dicteon Cave with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the myth God Zeus was born. Psychro is also well known for its handmade ceramics and the workshop there will leave you with the best impressions after your visit. Note: there is a 10-15 min walk uphill to reach Cave and then we have around 100 steps down to get in and explore the Cave. You can also hire a small donkey from a local guide to get you up and down the hill for an extra charge. • Admission Ticket Not Included
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Titakis Wines - Fabrika Wine ExperienceVisiting one of the oldest and most well-known wineries in Kounavoi Village, 30 kilometers from Heraklion city. Arriving at the winery a host of the premises will arrange for you to join the vineyard tour as well as the cellar tour and then will arrange you a private table to proceed with a tasting. The wine tasting will consist of five (5) indigenous varieties. A perfect place to relax with great views.
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Knossos Archaeological SiteKnossos is the main Bronze Age archaeological site at Heraklion, a modern port city on the north-central coast of Crete. The site was excavated and the palace complex found there was partially restored under the direction of Arthur Evans in the earliest years of the 20th century. The palace complex is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. It was undoubtedly the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. In order to purchase tickets online for the archeological site of Knossos visit the official e-ticketing service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports
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Unique Minoan Crete: Zeus Cave, Winery Visit, Knossos Palace
Crete, Greece, Europe
$464.58
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!