Private Tour

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

From EUR 105

4.98

219 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

German

Greek

English

Dutch

Mobile ticket

• Discover the grandeur of Knossos Palace, charming traditional villages, and the breathtaking Lasithi Plateau.

•Immerse in Local Culture: Experience Cretan traditions, indulge in authentic cuisine, and savor the finest olive oil, honey, and raki, all while enjoying warm Cretan hospitality

•Learn the art of olive oil production on our exclusive olive oil tour, where you’ll taste some of the island's best offerings

•Enjoy a relaxing journey in our minivan with small groups or upgrade to a private tour with an expert guide/driver.

•Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, port, or designated meeting points.

Discover the Majesty of Crete: Knossos & Authentic Delights! Our private or small-group tour unveils Crete’s hidden gems. Experience the magnificence of Knossos Palace, explore traditional villages, and visit the ancient Platanus tree in Krasi, a symbol of Cretan heritage. This journey blends culture, history, and gastronomy, creating lasting memories that capture the essence of Crete.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel harbor or designated meeting points

Private tour pickups: Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda. Shared mini-group: Heraklion region only

Liability insurance

Bottled water, Coffee

Private knowledgeable local guide

Transport by luxury air conditioned minivan-free WI-FI on board

Entrance to Knossos €20 per person, payable on-site. Free admission for visitors under 18 years old.

Gratuities ( optional)

Official Licensed Tourist Guide at Knossos Palace (optional)

Lunch (optional)

Pickup from the Rethymno or Chania regions is available upon request with additional cost

Options

Small Group 2 HERAKLION REGION

Pick-up areas : Available ONLY for Heraklion, Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia
Duration: 8 hours
Pick Up: services outside of the designated areas are available upon request, subject to an additional fee.
Pickup included

PRIVATE WITH MINIVAN UP TO 7

Pick up areas : Available for Heraklion, Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia,Agios Nikolaos & Elounda
Duration: 8 hours: We can customize our program and duration to perfectly suit your needs, making it an ideal option for cruise ship passengers.
Pick Up:: Pick-up services outside of the designated areas are available upon request, subject to an additional fee.
Pickup included

PRIVATE TOUR WITH SUV(up to 3)

Pick Up Areas : Heraklion, Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda
Pick Up : Pick-up services outside of the designated areas are available upon request, subject to an additional fee.
Duration: 8 hours: We can customize our program and duration to perfectly suit your needs, making it an ideal option for cruise ship passengers.
SUV: Experience premium comfort with our private SUV service, accommodating up to 3 passengers.
Pickup included

Small Group 1 HERAKLION REGION

Reviews

4.98

219 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

214

Nicolas was such a great...
James S,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Nicolas was such a great tour guide. We enjoyed this excurion so much. He was so accommodating. Highly recommend.
Historical highlights and so much more with Fabio!
Craig B,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We cannot say enough Thanks to Fabio for sharing his beloved Crete to us! Besides the Historical sites we dined at a beautiful Restaurat overlooking the valley; the Villages and local people are welcoming sharing their generous hospitality! Fabio has extensive Knowledge of Crete and we enjoyed being immersed in the culture and locals along the way, family of cheese makers and 100 year Anniversary of Olive oil factory tour. Thank you for making our Dream come true!
A happy day, we had fun and saw so much.
Donald L,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We enjoyed every part of this tour. We were picked up in a great vehicle. We were driven out of the city into the countryside-along the coast, at first. We are olive oil experts now - having learned Nicko's rules at the factory. Then up into the mountains, we drove around the fertile plateau. Nick, our driver, showed us interesting, poisonous plants. He taught us many useful things. Up higher we went to see the little village, the cave of Zeus/ Dikta. A fantastic lunch we shared with our fellow travellers - a family business and sure enough, Grandma and Mama were sitting out the front when we left. Then onto the magnificent Knossos Palace. Thank you, Nick for a leisurely, fun and interesting day.
Incredible tour of Heraklion!
Nenad S,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Marinos is an extremely engaging and knowledgeable tour guide! His connection to the area made the trip all the more remarkable and authentic, taking us through several villages, one of which his wife is from. Each village offered something beautiful to capture in photo, as well as their own unique experiences. Throughout the entire tour, Marinos made sure to enlighten us on the history of the land we were passing through and crack jokes along the way. The taverna we stopped at was absolutely incredible, as well. I could not recommend booking this tour more! Thank you Marinos for the wonderful experience!
Great Orientation Tour With A Wonderful Guide
David H,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We were staying outside the Heraklion area, so we met up with our guide - Marinos - at a place in the city where we were able to leave our car for the day. We then picked up two other couples and started the tour. I should point out that the weather was absolutely horrendous - rain, clouds and lots of wind. So it wasn't possible to fully enjoy the scenery as we drove up into the mountains, but Marinos was very engaging, entertaining and informative all day long, providing lots of information about points of interest, Crete and the various places we were visiting. One of the highlights for us was the stop we made in a small village, where the owner made us mountain tea in her cozy cafe. The weather didn't cooperate at all while we were at the Lasithi Plateau. So Marinos had to improvise a bit and took us to a small cheese shop so we could see how the cheese was being made (They were washing the cheese wheels with a power washer!), and also to another place where they were making pottery. It's unfortunate that the weather was so bad, but we were able to make the best of it, thanks for Marinos. The final stop of the day was Knossos. The six people on the tour split the cost of private guide at Knossos. I definitely recommend doing that (as opposed to wandering around aimlessly or getting an audio guide. All in all, it was a great way to get oriented to Crete (it was our first day), and Marinos was filled with useful information and tips that we made the most of during the rest of the trip. Oh, almost forgot to mention that the Zeus Cave is currently closed. So going in is not an option. There is a path up to the cave from the parking area, where there is apparently a great view of the Plateau, but because the weather was so bad, we opted to have a tea and some cheese pies (which were great) in the cafe near the trail.