PRIVATE-Knossos Palace-Zeus Cave-Olive Oil Tasting-Old Villages

Join us on this full day PRIVATE TOUR or book the SMALL GROUP TOUR OPTION to explore the Real Side of Crete together away from big crowds. Visit a few old traditional villages and walk through the old narrow streets …Enjoy an iced coffee or fresh juice at the main square …….visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about the olive oil ( Golden Liquid) production and taste different kind of this golden liquid. Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths . Explore the Old Wind Mills and enjoy the amazing views from around 3000 feet above sea level. Visit the Cave of Zeus where according to our mythology he was born …. Stop at a family restaurant to enjoy Cretan traditional lunch which is a must but it’s OPTIONAL. Now it’s time to travel back in time and visit Knossos Palace Now after creating unforgettable memories it’s time to go back to your hotel or cruise port .

1. 1

   Omalia Olive Press

   30 min

   We stol at an olive oil factory where we learn all about the Cretan Golden Liquid…… and of course taste a few different olive oils ……

2. 2

   Heraklion

   10 min

   Our tour starts from Heraklion city, Driving through and around the city

3. 3

   Gouves

   Pass by

   Pas by without stopping but could be a pick up location of your choice.

4. 4

   Mochos

   45 min

   We stop at the old village of Mochos to walk through the narrow streets , see the old churches and take a taste of the local way of life , probably have something to drink or enjoy some local food st a family restaurant at the villages main square .

5. 5

   Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

   1 hour

   We will see the old wind mills that used to pump the water up from underground to water the crops, and the other wind mills that used to grain ,wheat and corn to make flour .

6. 6

   Malia

   Pass by

   Drive through the town but it could be also a pick up location.

7. 7

   Platanus Tree

   25 min

   We walk around the picturesque village of Krasi, take some photos of the oldest and biggest Platanus tree in Crete.

8. 8

   Aposelemis Dam

   5 min

   We stop up on the mountain to enjoy the view of the Aposelemi Dam .

9. 9

   Dikteon Cave

   1 hour

   For the moment the cave is closed but according to the Ministry of Tourism it will open in April. There is a 30 minutes walk to the cave and around 185 steps to explore the cave then back up .

10. 10

    Analipsi

    Pass by

    A potential pick up location.

11. 11

    Hersonissos

    Pass by

    A potential pick up location

12. 12

    Lasithi Mesa

    45 min

    We usually stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to have lunch but this is OPTIONAL….

13. 13

    Stalis

    Pass by

    A potencial pick up location

14. 14

    The Palace of Knossos

    1 hour

    This is our last stop and it’s OPTIONAL,

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.