Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus for Cruises Heraklion Port
Overview
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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!
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Cave of Zeus
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.
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.
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Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus for Cruises Heraklion Port
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Honey tasting
Knosos Palace
Cave of Zeus
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Day To Remember- Thanks, Kostas
Sarah S,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00When our Mediterranean cruise changed its itinerary from Santorini to Heraklion, Crete, a few months before departure, we were extremely disappointed. Santorini was one of the main reasons we booked the cruise. Looking back now, however, we wouldn't change a thing. Our experience with Stagakis Grand Prestige—and especially our driver and guide, Kostas—was one of the highlights of our entire trip. This tour exceeded every expectation we had, and Kostas was the reason why. His knowledge of Crete's history, mythology, culture, and daily life brought the island to life in a way that no guidebook ever could. Throughout the day, we stopped at several beautiful locations around the island. Every time we returned to the spacious, comfortable vehicle, Kostas surprised us with another homemade treat. The food alone felt like a culinary tour of Crete! Many of the delicious specialties were prepared by his mother, and each one gave us a taste of authentic Cretan hospitality. The absolute highlight for our family—my husband, our 10-year-old daughter, and myself—was visiting the Cave of Zeus. We had researched it beforehand and thought it would be interesting because of its connection to Greek mythology, but it far exceeded our expectations. The walk up to the cave is steep and takes about 15–20 minutes, but the views along the way are worth it. Once inside, we were amazed by the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is well lit and surprisingly open, so it never felt claustrophobic. We were especially grateful to visit since it had only recently reopened after being closed for some time. Other memorable stops included seeing the picturesque windmills, enjoying a delicious lunch, visiting the charming village of Krasi to admire its magnificent plane tree and drink refreshing spring water, learning about traditional olive oil production, and tasting some of the best olive oil we've ever had. We ended the day at the Palace of Knossos, which was the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable experience. The ruins are fascinating, beautiful, and remarkably well preserved. What began as a major disappointment turned into one of the best days of our vacation. We are incredibly grateful for this experience and cannot recommend Stagakis Grand Prestige and Kostas highly enough. If you're visiting Crete, this is an experience you should not miss.
Getting to know Crete’s essence
Nancy R,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kostas was excellent. Helpful, knowledgeable, flexible, and entertaining. He also gave us homemade delicious treats.
Insane-ly Fascinating 🇬🇷 Guide
kalliopil761,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a guy! Kostas is a true goldmine of knowledge and charisma. Smart, funny, sassy. He made our time in Heraklion SO worthwhile! He took us on a ride around the sights, fed us homemade delicacies traditional in Crete, made us laugh, learn and enjoy ourselves wholeheartedly. He is a great thinker and he had us at the edge of our seats while he explained, educated, and debated with us. We had the BEST experience ever with him and we couldn’t get enough of how he sees Crete and the world. Not just five stars but all the stars in the solar system for him.💫 ⭐️✨🌟💫🌟✨⭐️💫 Kosta, tell me when your YouTube channel is ready so I can subscribe and get a little more of that wisdom, please. 🙂💡
Love this guy!!!
279sigmab,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I love this dude so much! He taught me many life lessons and taught all of us many things. Talking to him was a pleasure and I would definitely recommend this if you want a day full of fun and laughs!
Best guide in Greece
jacksonbL458QD,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kostas is definitely the best tour guide in Greece. He knows a lot about the history and mythology, and he also has lots of evidence to support what he is saying. If you are taking a tour in Crete, definitely try and book Kostas.
Excellent historical...
Neil D,May 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent historical tour. Kostas was very knowledgeable and hospitable. Sharing the local history and significant insights into what makes Crete a treasure to visit. His personal touch to the entire day made the tour even more enjoyable. Thank you Kostas. For those planning to visit Crete, our time with Kostas was very enjoyable and well worth your consideration.
AN ADVENTURE WITH KOSTAS IS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND MORE!
Explorer16724233357,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I took a private tour with Kostas and he DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! If there were more stars to give we would give him the extra! His knowledge of the island, the vegetation , olive groves... interspersed with personal stories gave us an adventure of a lifetime. He was an excellent driver on the rickety roads while we sat in his very comfortable van. He didn't just drive us from place to place, he filled the day with real life experiences and gave us specialty delights along the stops keeping us hydrated with cold water bottles. It was evident that he takes pride in his heritage as a Cretan. We laughed, we really listened, and even though he does this everyday we felt like he gave us all the attention making us feel special...not just paying customers. All in all it was enlightening and personal in a free form style. HIGHLY RECOMMEND KOSTAS if you ever visit Crete! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Awesome tour!
meiyuh2025,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just came back from Greece to play beautiful, I want to introduce a local tour guide, he is very interesting and knowledge, and very enthusiastic along the way you will not feel bored very very good one, so anyone who wants to go there to play can book a date with him to chat and you will know I gave him five stars
Best Vaca
clairh653,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide made our trip the best I’ve ever been on! We ate the best food and saw the best views! Best guide and tour ever! I honestly couldn’t have had a trip better than this!
Crete + Kostas = Special Family Day!
victormV6510CI,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip made more special by Kostas! He knows all about Crete-brought us to special eateries-even brought honey and special foods as part of our experience - he let us see harvesting of walnuts - stop to watch sheep on the hillsides - taught us all about olives - the trip was tailored made for us…and he helped us take lots of family photos! Hire Kostas and you will have a very special trip Indeed!
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