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Private Tour: Explore Knossos Palace, Zeus Cave & Olive Oil Mill in Crete

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Duration

6 days

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Very Easy

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda

This private tour is created for history, nature and culture lovers.

You’ll visit and explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau and It's 15 traditional villages, 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.

Inclusions

Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
Pick up & Drop off from your Hotel/Port/Airport
Local English speaking Driver Guide
Liability Insurance
All Fees and Taxes
Cretan Wines, Greek Coffee, Raki and Refreshments
Bottled water
Food & drinks

Exclusions

Knossos Palace entrance fee(20 - euro per person) 10 euro reduced
Licensed Guide at Knossos Palace (120 euro per group optional)
Lunch in family traditional taverna (optional)

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1

Our tour begins visiting the 4rth generation olive oil factory.
Here you'll have the chance to learn the way the Cretan people produce the golden liquid since thousands years, than we are going to taste different kind of extra local olive oils.

Note: 2 hours is spent for transport to get from one place to the other

Same Day

Will pass by without stopping

Same Day

Here is our next stop, to enjoy the panoramic view and to see the old wind mills and to take a memorable photos.

Same Day

Passing bye

Same Day

Explore one of the most visited sites in Crete, Zeus Cave.
According to the mythology Zeus was born here.

Same Day

Passing bye

Same Day

We'll visit this traditional village with it's monumental of the nature Platanus Tree, which is considered to be the oldest and most majestic of the plane trees in Crete and one of the oldest in Greece and the springs of the villages with fresh water.

Same Day

Walking through the narrow streets of the traditional village admiring the old stone houses and the Cathedral.
In this village we are going to enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch in family taverna.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
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.
Zeus Cave is close for the moment
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.

Reviews

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Price (4.67/5)

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3 Comments

Fay Johnson November 10, 2023
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We had a fantastic time exploring the art and heritage on this journey, especially the stunning museums and vibrant street scenes.
Ed June 12, 2024
4.8
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Our week exploring Florence in Italy, Rome, and Naples was packed with stunning art and rich heritage that truly lived up to our expectations. The private tours allowed us to connect more deeply with the history behind each masterpiece, and the local meals we enjoyed—especially the pizza in Naples—were unforgettable highlights. One small downside was the pace felt a bit rushed at times, but overall, we came away with incredible memories and a newfound appreciation for Italian culture.
Elizabeth Brown January 1, 2025
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Our adventure was highlighted by the stunning art we encountered, especially the breathtaking frescoes that we marveled at during our private visits. While the accommodations were charming and perfectly located, we found some days felt a bit rushed, leaving us wanting more time to soak in the atmosphere.