Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau Villages Tour in Crete

7 hours 30 minutes • Free CancellationMin 2 participantsMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided • Operated by Luxury Crete Tours • 5.0 from 27 reviews

Why we love it?

The Knossos & Lasithi Plateau Villages tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Crete's rich history and culture over 7.5 hours. Participants will visit the ancient ruins of Knossos, experience the charm of traditional villages in the Lasithi Plateau, and enjoy tastings of local olive oil, coffee, and raki. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and food lovers alike, providing an immersive experience with an informative English-speaking driver guide. Its distinctive blend of archaeological sites, local culinary experiences, and picturesque landscapes makes it a unique way to discover the essence of Crete.
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Inclusions

  • Water,coffee, Olive oil and raki tasting
  • Informative local English speaking driver guide, Liability insurance
  • Pick up&drop off from your hotel, heraklion port or designated points from heraklion area
  • Private tour pickup: Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda. Semi private-group: Heraklion region only
  • Guaranteed On Time return to your Cruise Ship
  • luxury comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan
  • For the Private version we can customize anything you want

Exclusions

  • Traditional Cretan and Greek lunch,house wine
  • Entrance fees at Knossos Archaeological Site 20 euro for adults,and half price for kids
  • Official licensed tourist Guide inside Knossos Palace
  • entrance fees at Zeus cave 15 euro per person

Itinerary

Stop 1

Visit an olive oil factory to learn about olive trees and olives and their connection with Crete and about olive oil making the modern but also the old way.

Stop 2

Visit and explore the authentic village of Krasi ,walk around the stone paved narrow streets ,meet the Cretan traditional architecture of houses ,see the oldest and biggest Platanus tree as well as the old aqueduct

Stop 3

See the old windmills that used to pump out the water from underground to water their crops and also the others for grinding grains in order to produce flour.

Stop 4

We stop near the Aposelemi dam to take some photos and enjoy great views

Stop 5

We pass by this beautiful and old monastery it takes about 7 minutes from our previous stop at krasi village

Stop 6

Pay a visit to this old village of Mochos with it's beautiful church and square .

Stop 7

We stop for lunch at the local restaurant with traditional food.(lunch is not included)

Stop 8

Our last stop is Knossos palace archeological site where you can explore it on your own or we can arrange for an official guide with extra charge. After that we drop you off at your pick up point.

Please Note

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • our fleet of minivans are wide enough for stroller accesibility but not so for wheelchairs
  • For any further information about accessibility, please don't hesitate to reach us we will be more than happy to help you ,just call the number below [ ]
  • 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
  • There is a hike uphill about 15 to 20 minutes to the entrance of Zeus Cave of a moderate level as well as soon as you reach it 180 steps down to the cave with handrails..
  • Guaranteed On Time return to your Cruise Ship
  • Every Tuesday Zeus's cave is closed according to their program Please Note: Mountain temperatures can be significantly cooler than the coast. A jacket or warm layer is highly recommended for tours operating in the spring, autumn, and winter seasons. > For Hotels: The Pick-up point is right in front of your reception area.
  • > For Cruise Passengers: Your guide will meet you at Heraklion port, holding a sign with your name at the shuttle drop-off point. Pick-Up Areas: > Private edition: Heraklion, Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Plaka. > Semi private edition: Heraklion, Kokkini Hani,Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia. We can pick you from Agios nikolaos and Elounda/Plaka If there are more than 4 people ,if not we can set up a meeting point . Other Locations: For areas outside the listed pick-up zones, we can arrange a meeting point in Heraklion region. You'll receive the details after booking.

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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