Private Tour-Skip the Line-Taditional Villages, Zeus Cave, Knossos Palace
Heraklion, Greece
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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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sfendili, Potamies, Crete 70005 Greece
First,we'll visit the underwater village of Sfedilis.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau, Οροπεδίο Λασιθίου, Tzermiado, Crete 841 00 Greece
Here,you'll admire the breathtaking views and old windmills.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cave of Zeus, Main Road, Plati, Crete 842 01 Greece
You'll visit the largest cave in Crete, the birthplace of Zeus and traditional villages.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Heraklion, Crete Greece
You'll enjoy the Cretan lunch in traditional taverna.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Malia, Malia, Crete
Learn the process of olive oil making
and taste different olive oil in the factory.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
Skip the line and discover the oldest civilization of Europe in this magnificent ancient city with official licensed guide.
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Entrance Tickets at Zeus Cave
Additional information
- 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
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