Private Tour
Available languages
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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Select a pickup point
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 .
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
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
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
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
314 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chris A,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
Had a great time with Marinos. Not a second was wasted and the tour was flexible to our needs and interests. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Gregory V,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
Nico was our driver/guide. If you are taking this tour I would suggest that you ask for him by name. You will not regret it. We took seven guided tours while we were in Greece. Nico was by far the best guide we had. He was personable, knowledgeable, witty, funny etc.,etc. He made all of us feel like family right from the start of the tour. The tour itself was outstanding. The olive oil tour is a must see. The plateau was amazing. Knossos was busy but worth the line ups for sure.
Janine P,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
A great tour! Marinos was a great guide and we got to see places we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. It was amazing to support family run businesses and get a great experience in the process.
Arlene T,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
Wonderful commentary and enthusiasm. A truly excellent day learning about local culture and visiting charming villages, the plateau, a local restaurant serving special dishes, and of course, Knossos. Highly recommend.
Lucien Q,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
Fantastic, Nikos is a very warm and thoughtful guide, the tour was perfect and without spoiling it = you're in for a treat Worth every dollar, and a 5* experience
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