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Knossos Palace Lasithi Plateau Olive Oil Mill and Pottery

A tour that includes both the Lasithi Plateau and the Palace of Knossos stands out because it blends nature, culture, history, and authentic Cretan life in one unforgettable day. Here’s what truly makes it unique: Two Completely Different Worlds in One Tour. Knossos Palace offers ancient history, Minoan legends, and archaeology. Lasithi Plateau gives you mountain scenery, traditional villages, fertile farmlands, and real Cretan hospitality. Few tours combine both—making this itinerary richer and more balanced. Deep Cultural Experience, Not Just Sightseeing You don’t only see landmarks—you interact with local life. Village stops, meeting locals, visiting traditional workshops, or tasting products from the plateau add authenticity you can’t get in standard city tours. Stunning Nature and Peaceful Mountain Landscapes After exploring the busy archaeological site of Knossos, the quiet, green and panoramic beauty of Lasithi Plateau provides the perfect contrast.

Knossos Palace Lasithi Plateau Olive Oil Mill and Pottery

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

* Embark on this full day small group Tour or choose the Private Option so we can show you the real side of Crete . * Walk through the narrow streets of the old traditional villages , enjoy an iced coffee , mountain tea …… * Visit an olive oil factory , learn all about olive oil production and taste a few different ones . * Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles. * Taste a glass of Raki and some local wine while learning about local traditions, history, mythology and culture. * Visit The picturesque village of Krasi and the monumental Platanus tree . * Visit the Cave of Zeus , explore Lasithii Plateau, the Old Wind Mills and enjoy amazing views from the mountains. * Tasting a few local dishes is a must while in Crete .( OPTIONAL) * Experience the Greek Hospitality and create memories that will last a life time. * Pick up and drop off from your hotel or Heraklion cruise port .

Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages

Visit a olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production and we get to taste different kind of olive oil . Visit the village of Mochos and Krasi and walk through the old narrow streets, Enjoy a coffee at the main square. Visit the Cave of Zeus ( OPTIONAL) Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths. Visit a family pottery workshop ( OPTIONAL) Stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to taste a few local dishes ( OPTIONAL) Dive into the Minoan civilization while exploring Knossos Palace .( OPTIONAL) Experience the Greek Myth with us and create memories that will last for ever. We can customize the tour on your wishes and needs so just let us know. We can pick you up from Heraklion port and Region . From Agios Nikolaos Port and Region, From Elounda , From Rethimno Region we can pick you up only if you book the PRIVATE OPTION.

PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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PRIVATE JeepSafari 4x4 Heraklion CRETE (also for CRUISE SHIPS)

You are the whole day, with your guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see the real inland of Crete! We drive through the mountains towards the grape yards of the wine areas, passing small villages, through a river bed, sheltered by bamboo, a lot of nature. Crossing the river where we may have some water flowing in the months April, May and again from half of September. One of the highlights is a visit of a cave. We stop in a very authentic mountain village, on the square next to the church, for a coffee. We continue our trip along several small villages, on dirt tracks and through the green nature and herbs, passing olive groves and grape fields. We stop for lunch in a very small mountain village with a spectacular beautiful view. After lunch we drive through a mountainous area. On the way down we see a magnificent view of the north coast of Crete. Join us!

PRIVATE JeepSafari 4x4 Heraklion CRETE (also for CRUISE SHIPS)

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers

Crete's back roads and coastal villages are hard to reach and easy to get lost on without a guide. Follow a lead rider off-road past vineyards and olive groves, stopping at an olive oil factory, Milatos Cave, and the fishing villages of Milatos and Sissi before lunch in Malia. Ride solo or share an ATV (quad bike) with gear and transfers sorted. One booking covers the route, the equipment, and the meal.

Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Spinalonga,Elounda,Ag.Nikolaos, Olive Factory Tour From Heraklion

Spinalonga,Elounda,Ag.Nikolaos, Olive Factory Tour From Heraklion

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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