Private Tour-Skip the Line-Taditional Villages, Zeus Cave, Knossos Palace
Private Tour-Skip the Line-Taditional Villages, Zeus Cave, Knossos Palace
In this private tour, you will have the opportunity to explore nature, history and tradition of the region of Lasithi Plateau with it's 15 picturesque villages and Knossos Palace by official tourism guide.On our way to Lasithi plateau we 'll stop at the Aposelemis Dam and the unique floated village of Sfendyli. Upon Arrival at Lasithi we will first visit the old wind mills and the famous Zeus cave. The Zeus Cave, is located at an altitude of 1020 m with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, wich is the largest and one of most visited sites in Crete.Mention( you have to walk about 15 minutes to get to Zeus Cave)Afterwards, we will stop near Kera monastery for traditional Cretan lunch.
After the lunch, we will visit a 4th generation olive oil factory where we will do an olive oil tasting and learn all about olive oil production. The last and the best stop of the tour, is exploring with official tourism guide the capital of Minoan civilization Knossos Palace.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Sfendili
First,we'll visit the underwater village of Sfedilis.
30 minutesWindmills Of Lasithi Plateau
Here,you'll admire the breathtaking views and old windmills.
30 minutesCave of Zeus
You'll visit the largest cave in Crete, the birthplace of Zeus and traditional villages.
2 hoursKera Kardiotissa Monastery
You'll enjoy the Cretan lunch in traditional taverna.
1 hour 30 minutesMalia
and taste different olive oil in the factory.
1 hourThe Palace of Knossos
Knossos Palace is the capital of Minoan Civilization and most visited site in Crete island. The palace was constructed in 1900 BC and destroyed around 1380-1100 BC.
2 hoursIncluded
- Pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch - Lunch in traditional taverna with Cretan food and wine
- Official Licensed Tourist Guide guide at Knossos Palace
- Entrance Tickets at Knossos Palace
- Entry/Admission - Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
- Entry/Admission - Sfendili
- Entry/Admission - Cave of Zeus
- Entry/Admission - The Palace of Knossos
- Entry/Admission - Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Entrance Tickets at Zeus Cave
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- You have to walk about 15 minutes to get in the Zeus cave
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.