Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory
Overview
Crete's traditional villages and the olive oil factory offer an authentic glimpse into local culture. Choose between a full day small group tour or the private option for a more personalized experience.
- 🚌 Ride in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles throughout your journey.
- ☕ Walk through narrow streets of old villages while enjoying iced coffee and mountain tea.
- 🍷 Taste local wine and Raki while learning about traditions, history, mythology, and culture.
- 🌳 Visit the picturesque village of Krasi and see the monumental Platanus tree.
- 🏞️ Discover Lasithii Plateau and the Old Wind Mills with breathtaking mountain views.
- 🍽️ Tasting a few local dishes is optional while in Crete.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Small Group .: We can pick you up from Heraklion Region and port , Hersonisos, Malia , Gouves, Annisara, Analipsi,
Pickup included
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- Olive oil , and Raki tasting
- Bottled water , coffees , teas
- English speaking knowledgeable local driver guide .
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel , port or meeting points .
- Transport by comfortable air conditioned vehicles and free WiFi on board
- Liability insurance
- There is a 15 minute walking up hil to get to the cave , The Cave is closed every Tuesday..
- Private Guide inside Knossos Palace could be arranged for extra charge.
- Knossos Palace entrance fee 20euros per person, half price for up to 25 years old .
- Lunch, OPTIONAL
Meeting point
Return details
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HeraklionWe start our tour from Heraklion.
- Pass by without stopping, or a possible picking up point. (pass by)
- Pass by without stopping or it can be a location where we can pick you up . (pass by)
- Pass by without stopping or it can be a possible picking up location. (pass by)
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Omalia Olive PressVisit olive oil factory to learn about how olive oil is made with the modern machinery and with the old machinery.
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MochosWe walk through the old narrow streets of the village, and enjoy a coffee or fresh juice at the main square .
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Windmills Of Lasithi PlateauWe 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.
- We pass by without stopping. (pass by)
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Platanus TreeWe 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.
- Pass by without stopping or a possible picking up location. (pass by)
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Lasithi MesaWe stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain for lunch but this is OPTIONAL…..
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Aposelemis canyonWe stop to enjoy the amazing views from above the aposelemi Dam and ofcourse it’s a good stop for the photo lovers……
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Dikteon CaveThis 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.
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Knossos Archaeological SiteThis 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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.