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

From $701 • 7 hours 30 minutes • www.toursinheraklion.com • Greece, Heraklion, Krasi • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Private Tour to Knossos Palace, Zeus Cave, and an Olive Oil Mill from Elounda offers a comprehensive exploration of Crete's rich history and culture over 7 hours and 30 minutes. Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking an authentic local experience, this tour includes private transportation in a Mercedes Benz van, ensuring comfort and convenience. Participants will visit the ancient ruins of Knossos Palace, delve into the mythological significance of Zeus Cave, and learn about traditional olive oil production at a local mill. With a local English-speaking driver guide, travelers gain valuable insights into the region's heritage, making this tour a distinctive journey through the heart of Crete.

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

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)

Itinerary

Step 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

Step 2

Will pass by without stopping

Here is our next stop

to enjoy the panoramic view and to see the old wind mills and to take a memorable photos.

Step 4

Passing bye

Step 5

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

Step 6

Passing bye

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

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.