Private Tour
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus, Villages, Olive Oil Tour
Overview
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-Explore Knossos Palace, charming villages, and the stunning Lasithi Plateau.
-Immerse in Local Culture: Experience Cretan traditions, authentic cuisine, and savor olive oil, honey, and raki with warm hospitality.
-Exclusive Olive Oil Tour: Learn the art of olive oil production and taste the island's finest offerings.
-Taste Local Delights: Enjoy traditional snacks such as homemade pastries and goat yogurt at a local cheese dairy, offering a true flavor of Crete.
-Comfortable Journey: Travel in a minivan with small groups or upgrade to a private tour with an expert guide.
-Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, port, or designated meeting points.
Discover the Majesty of Crete: Our private or small-group tour reveals Crete’s hidden gems. Experience the magnificence of Knossos Palace, explore traditional villages, and visit the ancient Platanus tree in Krasi—symbolizing Cretan heritage. This journey combines culture, history, and gastronomy, creating lasting memories 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
traditional snacks such as homemade pastries
(optional)
Official Licensed Tourist Guide at Knossos Palace (optional)
(optional)
Pickup from the Rethymno or Chania regions is available upon request with additional cost
Knossos Archaeological Site
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Omalia Olive Press
Our journey into Cretan culture begins with an introduction to its famed "liquid gold." At a traditional, four-generation olive oil production facility, you’ll discover the rich history of the olive, learn about harvesting methods from ancient times to the present day, and enjoy a tasting of premium-quality olive oil—an experience sure to elevate your senses.
Krasi
Νext stop at the village of Krasi where stands the famous plane tree of Krasi which is more than 2000 years old tree. There you will enough time to have a coffee at one of the local taverna and take unforgettable photos .
Options
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
Small Group 1 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
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 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
Reviews
294 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nikos was amazing and...
Ella M,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nikos was amazing and filled the day with many adventures! We throughly enjoyed this experience and the tour was well laid out.
It is a great trip with a...
Marina B,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00It is a great trip with a welcoming driver/guide. The company takes good care of the clients, that was really nice. However, if you would like to learn more history, more interesting facts about Crete, it is challenging. They show you Olive oil production, take you to dinner, coffee, shopping and in the end to Knossos palace. They advertise that you can take a audio guide online, but it worked for nobody in our group of four. They advertise that they take you to Zeus cave, but the place was closed, which they said in advance, but they could've substituted it with something else. The cost was a little too much, we paid 250.00 for two, plus around 50 for dinner and 13 for coffee, plus 40 for Knossos entry fee. So the whole trip came to 350.00 They also expect you to buy a little something from places they stop at. You do not have to, but still. We were happy to see some of the country sites, but were a little disappointed.
11/10 recommend
Gillian C,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour is definitely one of my favorite things we did in Crete! Nikos was incredibly informative and funny. The whole tour was gorgeous and relaxing.
Knossos and Lasithi Plateau
Robin D,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Marinos is an outstanding tour guide who made every moment of our experience truly memorable. In addition to the scheduled stops, he surprised us with delightful extras—fresh strawberries, grapes straight from the vine, and even warm, freshly baked cookies. His warm and welcoming personality made us feel immediately at ease, and his engaging storytelling brought both past and present Greek history to life. I highly recommend Marinos for anyone looking for an unforgettable and personal tour experience in Greece!
A perfect leisurely way to see Crete
boberto1975,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00An amazing small group tour across the mountain regions, a stop at an olive oil factory and a visit to Knossos Palace. Everything was relaxed and perfectly timed – we didn’t feel at all rushed. The beauty of this tour was that unlike larger tours, we were able to visit areas that coaches simply cannot access. The best part of the day was having Nikos as our guide – what a warm and friendly person with an hilarious sense of humour! Thank you, Nikos, for making this a truly unforgettable day
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