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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

By Unique Crete Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $266 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

-Explore Knossos Palace, charming villages, and the stunning Lasithi Plateau.

-Immerse in Local Culture: Experience Cretan traditions, authentic cuisine, and savor olive oil, honey, and raki with warm hospitality.

-Exclusive Olive Oil Tour: Learn the art of olive oil production and taste the island's finest offerings.

-Taste Local Delights: Enjoy traditional snacks such as homemade pastries and goat yogurt at a local cheese dairy, offering a true flavor of Crete.

-Comfortable Journey: Travel in a minivan with small groups or upgrade to a private tour with an expert guide.

-Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, port, or designated meeting points.

Discover the Majesty of Crete: Our private or small-group tour reveals Crete’s hidden gems. Experience the magnificence of Knossos Palace, explore traditional villages, and visit the ancient Platanus tree in Krasi—symbolizing Cretan heritage. This journey combines culture, history, and gastronomy, creating lasting memories of Crete.

Activity location

  • Omalia Olive Press
    • Agias Marinas
    • 70007, Malia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • En Plo
    • Egeou
    • 713 07, Iraklio, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

PRIVATE WITH MINIVAN UP TO 7
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pick up areas : Available for Heraklion, Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia,Agios Nikolaos & Elounda
Duration: 8 hours: We can customize our program and duration to perfectly suit your needs, making it an ideal option for cruise ship passengers.
Pick Up:: Pick-up services outside of the designated areas are available upon request, subject to an additional fee.
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:10am
Price details
$660.10 x 1 Adult$660.10
Paid at activity$23.16
Total
Price is $683.26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop-off from your hotel harbor or designated meeting points
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private tour pickups: Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda. Shared mini-group: Heraklion region only
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Liability insurance
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    Bottled water, Coffee
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    Private knowledgeable local guide
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    Transport by luxury air conditioned minivan-free WI-FI on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    traditional snacks such as homemade pastries
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Official Licensed Tourist Guide at Knossos Palace (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pickup from the Rethymno or Chania regions is available upon request with additional cost
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Knossos Archaeological Site

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Omalia Olive Press
  • 45m
Our journey into Cretan culture begins with an introduction to its famed "liquid gold." At a traditional, four-generation olive oil production facility, you’ll discover the rich history of the olive, learn about harvesting methods from ancient times to the present day, and enjoy a tasting of premium-quality olive oil—an experience sure to elevate your senses.
Krasi
  • 20m
Νext stop at the village of Krasi where stands the famous plane tree of Krasi which is more than 2000 years old tree. There you will enough time to have a coffee at one of the local taverna and take unforgettable photos .
Lassithi Plateau
  • 1h 30m
Our journey takes us to the Lasithi Plateau, a captivating stop rich in both natural beauty and ancient mythology. Surrounded by the towering Dikti Mountains, this fertile land is steeped in history and believed to be the birthplace of Zeus. Once home to the world’s first wind farm, the plateau still holds remnants of its past, with a few windmills dotting the landscape. As we explore this tranquil haven, you’ll be immersed in both the stunning views and the legendary stories that make this land so special.
Dikteon Cave (Pass by)
The Zeus Cave will be closed for construction starting October 2, 2024.
Restaurant Tzanakis Michael
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Here, we will stop for lunch, if you wish, at a traditional tavern overlooking the Lassithi Plateau, where you can enjoy authentic local flavors, cooked in a wood-fired oven.
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery (Pass by)
A 14th-century Byzantine gem, known for its beautiful frescoes and the legendary miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. As we pass by, you’ll be able to take in its stunning setting and hear about the monastery’s rich history and spiritual significance, offering a glimpse into a place of culture, faith, and serenity — even without a stop.
Mochos (Pass by)
We will end up in the traditional village of Mochos where in the village cafes you will mingle with the locals and feel the spirit of Crete. In the end of this tour you will be driven back to your location full of nice memories, and with a big smile.
Knossos Archaeological Site
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
On this excursion, you will visit one of the most important sights in Greece: the Knossos Palace. The tour begins with a visit to the Knossos Palace, the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization during the Bronze Age. There, you will explore the stunning palace complex, built for King Minos and considered the oldest city in Europe.

Location

Activity location

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    Omalia Olive Press
    • Agias Marinas
    • 70007, Malia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    En Plo
    • Egeou
    • 713 07, Iraklio, Greece
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    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    • 1 Chatzidaki
    • 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

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