Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's land,&olive oil factory


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Heraklion, Heraklion

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Spend a full day exploring the authentic Crete with the comfort of luxury air conditioned vehicles.
Choose between the private or the small group version that suits your needs and feel relaxed on the capable hands of our experienced driver guides ,while learning about our history ,mythology, culture and local traditions.
Visit an olive oil factory and learn the methods of production of our liquid gold and get to try some.
Walk through the narrow streets of the old villages and enjoy a fresh refreshment or an iced coffee on the picturesque main square.
Visit the monumental platanus tree at krasi village.
Explore and enjoy all of these significant sites and spectacular views, such as Knossos palace , the old windmills and the plateau.
Additionally you have the option to eat as a local,with the traditional way of cooking, at a beautiful local restaurant.


What's Included

Informative local English speaking driver guide

Liability insurance

Pick up and drop off from Heraklion,Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Plaka area for the private version

Pick up and drop off from your hotel or designated areas for the shared group version.

Water,coffee, Olive oil and honey tasting

What's Not Included

Entrance fees at Knossos Archaeological Site 15 euro for adults,and half price for kids

Official licensed tourist Guide inside Knossos Palace

Traditional Cretan and Greek lunch,house wine


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 2 - 5
  • ADULT: Age: 6 - 100

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

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

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Omalia Olive Press
Visit an olive oil factory to learn about olive trees and olives and their connection with Crete and about olive oil making the modern but also the old way.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Platanus Tree
Visit and explore the authentic village of Krasi ,walk around the stone paved narrow streets ,meet the Cretan traditional architecture of houses ,see the oldest and biggest Platanus tree as well as the old aqueduct

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
See the old windmills that used to pump out the water from underground to water their crops and also the others for grinding grains in order to produce flour.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aposelemis canyon
We stop near the Aposelemi dam to take some photos and enjoy great views

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mochos
Pay a visit to this old village of Mochos with it\'s beautiful church and square .

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We stop for lunch at the local restaurant with traditional food.(lunch is not included)

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The Palace of Knossos
Our last stop is Knossos palace archeological site where you can explore it on your own or we can arrange for an official guide with extra charge. After that we drop you off at your pick up point.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included






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