Private Tour - Zeus Cave Traditional Villages-Old Wind Mills-Olive Oil Factory.


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Departs: Heraklion, Heraklion

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This tour gives you the opportunity to Explore Real Crete away from the tourist resorts with amazing views, Lasithi Plateau the biggest one in Crete located at an altitude around 900 m above the sea level, visit old traditional villages where time seems to have stopped long ago , visit an olive oil factory where we learn how olive oil is made now and how used to be made with the old machines,and of course we must enjoy a Cretan traditional meal so we can taste a bit of Crete.


What's Included

Coffee, water ,

Information during the tour.

Liability Insurance

Private transportation

What's Not Included

Entrance fee at Knossos Palace. 18 euros

Entrance fees at the Zeus Cave 6 euro .

Lunch


Traveler Information

  • TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • 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

Aposelemis canyon
We stop and take some photos at the Aposelemi Dam .

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
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 .

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alternative Crete
Walk around the village, visit the beautiful churches and then enjoy a Cretan traditional lunch and home made wine.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dikteon Cave
We visit the cave which according to Greek Mythology Zeus the God of the Gods was born here , it’s optional though …..

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Omalia Olive Press
We will visit an olive oil factory to learn how olive oil is made with the old machines and with new machines, of course taste different kind of olive oil .

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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

• Admission Ticket Free

Pas by without stopping but it could be a pick up location.

• Admission Ticket Free

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

• Admission Ticket Free






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