Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's land,&olive oil Mill
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Spend a full day exploring the authentic Crete with the comfort of luxury air conditioned vehicles.
Choose between the private or the small group version that suits your needs and feel relaxed on the capable hands of our experienced driver guides ,while learning about our history ,mythology, culture and local traditions.
Visit an olive oil factory and learn the methods of production of our liquid gold and get to try some.
Walk through the narrow streets of the old villages and enjoy a fresh refreshment or an iced coffee on the picturesque main square.
Visit the monumental platanus tree at krasi village.
Explore and enjoy all of these significant sites and spectacular views, such as Knossos palace , the old windmills and the plateau.
Additionally you have the option to eat as a local,with the traditional way of cooking, at a beautiful local restaurant.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
our fleet of minibus and minivan are wide enough for stroller accesibility but not so for wheelchairs
For any further information about accessibility, please don't hesitate to reach us we will be more than happy to help you ,just call the number below +30 6974724839
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Water,coffee, Olive oil and raki tasting
Liability insurance
Pick up,drop off from Heraklion,Agios Nikolaos, Rethymno,Elounda and Plaka for the private option
Informative local English speaking driver guide
Pick up and drop off from your hotel, port or designated areas for the shared group version.
Traditional Cretan and Greek lunch,house wine
Entrance fees at Knossos Archaeological Site 20 euro for adults,and half price for kids
Official licensed tourist Guide inside Knossos Palace
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Omalia Olive Press
Visit an olive oil factory to learn about olive trees and olives and their connection with Crete and about olive oil making the modern but also the old way.
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
See the old windmills that used to pump out the water from underground to water their crops and also the others for grinding grains in order to produce flour.
Options
Private tour
Private : This is a private tour option,it also suits the best for shore excursion passengers from cruise ships and also families
Duration: 8 hours: this option of the tour can be tailored to suit your needs(pick up and drop off times and duration) .
Pickup included
Small group
Pickup included
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic Cretan Experience
Louise P,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was an incredible way to see the Heraklion area and truly experience Cretan culture. Our guide, Mike, went above and beyond to make the day special - he took us to an authentic olive oil factory where we learned about both the traditional and modern manufacturing processes, as well as the deep importance of olive oil to Cretan life. He shared so much fascinating history and cultural insight throughout the day, and even brought us to a family-run pottery shop where we got to try the wheel ourselves - such a fun and memorable experience! We also saw some breathtaking views along the way, and finished the day at an authentic local tavern with the best food we’ve eaten in Greece. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an authentic and personal look at Crete!
Great day in Crete with Mike
Joi K,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mike was fantastic and made us feel comfortable from the moment we met. His knowledge of Heraklion/Crete area was awesome and we had an amazing day exploring Crete.
It would be impossible to...
Megan L,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00It would be impossible to find a better, more interesting, or more knowledgeable guide than Mike. We had an incredible day. Recommend this tour to anyone!
Poor time management
Ruth Y,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00The tour was average, but the lunch was excellent. The tour guide was very poor at time management. The tour guide was late picking us up from the cruise port, and was late dropping us off. We were the last bus to return to the ship. When we became concerned about returning on time, he told us to relax and insulted us.
Our tour with Michalis...
ewan m,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour with Michalis (Mike) was very enjoyable. He was very engaging. We were very well informed on a range of subjects relating to the geography, history, culture, Greek mythology and botany of Crete and the particular areas we visited. His presentation at the Olive grove was very interesting. We had a wonderful authentic lunch. We appreciated his interactive and humorous approach to the tour. Michalis ensured that we were able to visit all the sites we wished to see within the time constraints of making it back to our cruise ship. He waited to ensure we were safely picked up at the port by the ships shuttle bus. Thank you for a wonderful tour.
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