Greece · Archaeology

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Heraklion. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour combining history, nature, and local culture
  • 02 Visit the Palace of Knossos, one of Crete’s most famous archaeological sites
  • 03 Learn about olive oil production at a 4th generation olive oil factory
  • 04 Taste different kinds of local extra olive oils
  • 05 Enjoy views of the Lasithi area’s traditional villages and old windmills
  • 06 See the monumental Platanus Tree and village springs
  • 07 Walk through narrow streets lined with old stone houses and a cathedral
  • 08 Traditional Cretan lunch in a family taverna

Discover Crete through a private full-day journey that blends archaeology, local traditions, mountain scenery, and authentic village life. Visit the Palace of Knossos, explore the Lasithi area with its traditional villages and old windmills, and stop at an olive oil mill to learn about one of Crete’s most important products before tasting different local extra olive oils.

Along the way, enjoy panoramic views, experience the atmosphere of a traditional village, and sit down for a Cretan lunch in a family taverna. Designed for history, nature, and culture lovers, this tour offers a relaxed way to experience some of the island’s most memorable highlights in one day.

According to the mythology Zeus was born here.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Heraklion, Lasithi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Our tour begins visiting the 4rth generation olive oil factory. Here you'll have the chance to learn the way the Cretan people produce the golden liquid since thousands years, than we are going to taste different kind of extra local olive oils.

Note: 2 hours is spent for transport to get from one place to the otherWill pass by without stoppingHere is our next stop, to enjoy the panoramic view and to see the old wind mills and to take a memorable photos.Passing byeExplore one of the most visited sites in Crete, Zeus Cave. According to the mythology Zeus was born here.Passing byeWe'll visit this traditional village with it's monumental of the nature Platanus Tree, which is considered to be the oldest and most majestic of the plane trees in Crete and one of the oldest in Greece and the springs of the villages with fresh water.Walking through the narrow streets of the traditional village admiring the old stone houses and the Cathedral. In this village we are going to enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch in family taverna.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Heraklion. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
  • Pick up & Drop off from your Hotel/Port/Airport
  • Local English speaking Driver Guide
  • Liability Insurance
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Cretan Wines, Greek Coffee, Raki and Refreshments
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Knossos Palace entrance fee(20 - euro per person) 10 euro reduced
  • Licensed Guide at Knossos Palace (120 euro per group optional)
  • Lunch in family traditional taverna (optional)
  • Zeus Cave Entrance Tickets

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Infant seats available on request
  • If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know
  • For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
  • Zeus Cave is close for the moment
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel/port/airport We pick up and drop off all travelers from Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Malia, Hersonissos,Heraklion and Rethymno region. We don't pick up travelers from Souda port, Chania, Ierapetra and Sitia region. NOTE- For those who arrive in Heraklion by cruise ship, this private tour can start after their arrival. The driver guide will be waiting at the shuttle bus exit with your name card.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Heraklion.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Heraklion.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Heraklion..

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