Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda
Overview
This private tour is created for history, nature and culture lovers.
You’ll visit and explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau and It's 16 traditional villages, Zeus Cave, old wind mills, a 2400 years old Plane tree, a pottery, will have a Greek coffee in a traditional caffe, an olive oil mill, where we'll taste different kind of local olive oils and of course you'll enjoy in a family tavern Cretan traditional lunch cooked with fresh local ingredients.
The MUST of this private tour, is Knossos Palace.
It was known as Knossos during the Minoan civilization, which was one of the most advanced and influential civilizations in the Mediterranean region around 4,000 years ago. The ruins of the ancient city of Knossos, including the famous Palace of Knossos, is the most visited site in Crete and second most visited site in Greece after Acropolis.
Book this private tour today and you'll never regret it.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Cretan Wines, Greek Coffee, Raki and Refreshments
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick up & Drop off from your Hotel/Port/Airport
- Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
- Liability Insurance
- Local English speaking Driver Guide
- Knossos Palace entrance fee(20 - euro per person) 10 euro reduced
- Lunch in family traditional taverna (optional)
- Zeus Cave Entrance Tickets
- Licensed Guide at Knossos Palace (120 euro per group optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up and drop off from your hotel/port/airport We pick up and drop off all travelers from Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Malia, Hersonissos,Heraklion and Rethymno region. We don't pick up travelers from Souda port, Chania, Ierapetra and Sitia region. NOTE- For those who arrive in Heraklion by cruise ship, this private tour can start after their arrival. The driver guide, will be waiting at the shuttle bus exit with your name card.
What To Expect
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Omalia Olive Press
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Krasi
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lasithi Mesa
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Tzermiado
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Restaurant Tzanakis Michael
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Aposelemis Dam
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Palace of Knossos
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Infant seats available on request
- If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
- For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
- Every Tuesday, Zeus Cave is closed.
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-364301P3
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