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Mythical Escape: Zeus Cave & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from Heraklion

By Crete Private & Luxury Tours by Snami Travel
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $862 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Come with us on a journey along East Crete reveling in the endless luxuries of the Lassithi Plateau which is basked in allure forests & fertile land dotted with iconic windmills.

From the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal, our knowledgeable local insider will ensure you experience the best of the whole itinerary. Discover quaint villages, local lifestyle, storied monuments, Byzantine Monasteries & Cretan art.

Tuck into a culinary odyssey & savor genuine tastes loved by our legendary forefathers. It’s our job to hook you up with only the most authentic eateries.

Amble in the footsteps of gods to the Cave of Zeus. Plunge into the mythical birthplace & sense the sanctity of this ancient site.

When in Knossos Palace, luxuriate in the eternal magnificence of the Minoan ruins & frescoes. Succumb to the personalized service of a top history-archaeology guide & let us stimulate you with eclectic information by ensuring a stress-free pace in all archaeological areas.

Activity location

  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gouves
    • 700 14, Gouves, Greece

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

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VIP Comfort Minibus (9-Seater) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00am-12:00pm
  • English

Luxury Small Private Group
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIP
Pickup included

Price details
$1,107.23 x 1 Traveler$1,107.23
Total
Price is $1,107.23
Premium XL Minibus (15-Seater) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00am-12:00pm
  • English

Personalized Private Group
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Pickup included

Price details
$1,340.33 x 1 Traveler$1,340.33
Total
Price is $1,340.33
Premium Minivan (5-Seater) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00am-12:00pm
  • English

Luxury Small Private Group
Minivan/Minibus VIP Class
Pickup included

Price details
$990.68 x 1 Traveler$990.68
Total
Price is $990.68
Premium Sedan (3-Seater) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00am-12:00pm
  • English

Luxury Private Tour
Premium Vehicle/SUV Class
Pickup included

Price details
$862.47 x 1 Traveler$862.47
Total
Price is $862.47

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private guide: We take much pride in having the best local guides of Crete!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personal pick-up & drop-off (flexible pick-up time)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private expert guide in art, history, & archeology
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Our concierge support before & during your day trip
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A chauffeured premium vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Vehicle amenities: mineral water, Cretan fruits & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks and meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission fees

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Heraklion
  • 45m
Hop on from the coast and hop off to the mountains on our captivating day trips from Crete fueled with luxuriant raw natural aromas, scenes, and sounds.
Lassithi Plateau
  • 45m
Connect with our quintessential Lassithi Plateau tour and its essence of bottomless authenticity fueled by the untouched local lifestyle.
Krasi
  • 30m
Unearth honored Byzantine monasteries and sense the living monument of the Plateau, a millennial plane tree at the village of Krasi.
Family Pitarokilis
  • 1h
Embrace the Minoan civilization art and encourage your creativity with our pottery artisans. Then unwind with local Crete wine tasting and savor melt-in-the-mouth traditional delicacies.
Dikteon Cave
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Lift your spirit and explore the Cave of Zeus (Psychro Cave) by soaking up the elemental energy of this mythical place.
Chalavro
  • 1h
Indulge in an authentic gastronomic experience and scrumptious flavors at the Plateau’s local restaurants.
The Palace of Knossos
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Meet our brilliant history-archaeology Crete tour guide to experience Knossos' private tour with personal touch impressions.
Hersonissos (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Anissaras (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Analipsi (Pass by)
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Gouves (Pass by)
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Kokkini Hani (Pass by)
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Heraklion (Pass by)
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Agia Pelagia (Pass by)
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Fodele (Pass by)
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Bali (Pass by)
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Location

Activity location

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    Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gouves
    • 700 14, Gouves, Greece
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    Analipsi
    • 700 14, Analipsi, Greece
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    Bali
    • Bali, Greece
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    Fodele
    • 715 00, Fodele, Greece
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    Agia Pelagia
    • 715 00, Agia Pelagia, Greece
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    Hersonissos
    • 700 14, Hersonissos, Greece
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    Kokkini Hani
    • Kokkini Hani, Greece
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    Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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