Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus for Cruises Heraklion Port

5.0 (29 reviews) Crete, Greece
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Let us take you on a journey of exploration and discovery of all the amazing things Crete has to offer. Allow us to treat you as a valued traveler and not as one more tourist. Fuel your soul with this tour that combines world-famous landmarks with jaw-dropping natural beauty. Enjoy comfort and safety while being provided with everything you need to know about the island. We will help you get the most out of your day and make sure you fill those passport pages with long lasting memories you will want to revisit. Your perfect day is just a few clicks away. Go on, escape the ordinary!

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Honey tasting
  • Knosos Palace
  • Cave of Zeus

What to expect

  1. Cave of Zeus
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Walk up to this ancient Minoan sacred cave, which is believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, where his mother Rhea hid him to protect him from his father Kronos.
  2. 1h 15m · Admission ticket not included
    After the hike to the Cave of Zeus, a satisfying lunch is warranted. You get to try incredible, locally sourced, genuinly traditional Cretan food while you are enjoying the view of the Lasithi Plateau.
  3. Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
    15m
    Visit the the stone-built windmills at Seli Ambelou, which are one of the most remarkable set of windmills that survive on Crete and are located at the Northern entrance of the Lasithi Plateau.
  4. Krasi
    15m
    Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refresing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers' Tree where famous Greek writers and people of the Spirit would often sit under and seek inspiration.
  5. Omalia Olive Press
    15m
    The guest not only gets to see how olive oil is produced today, but also how it was produced in the era of low tech, which gave it the name "press" that we still use today. Trying different olive oils is also available at no extra cost.
  6. The Palace of Knossos
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Knosos Palace where Zeus's son, Minoas, intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe. This Bronze Age archaeological site was a major center of the Minoan civilization and is known for its association with the Greek myth of Theseus and the minotaur.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all guests from the passenger station at the Heraklion port. Guests get there with the shuttle bus they find right at the pier they disembark (30-second-drive).

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total time spent in the vehicle driving from location to location is close to two and a half hours with the longest being 40 minutes.

Cancellation policy

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

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