Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine
Overview
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In this guided tour, you will have the opportunity to explore nature, history and tradition of the region of Lasithi Plateau with it's 16 picturesque villages and Minoan civilization Knossos Palace.
We'll explore Old Windmills, Traditional Villages of Lasithi Plateau,Aposelemis Dam, 2400 years old Plane tree in Krasi village, an Olive Oil Factory, a Pottery,Olive Groves, will have a Greek Coffee in a traditional caffe and of course we'll have lunch in family taverna to taste some of the most iconic dishes of Crete.
In the end of the tour, we'll explore the most visited site in Crete, Knossos Palace.
Knossos Palace, is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece.
Visiting the Lasithi Plateau and Knossos Palace, offers a journey through time,history and nature, allowing travelers to experience the authentic charm and rich traditions of Crete.
If you would like to explore and learn about Cretan history,mythology,tradition,nature and food in one day,this tour is for you.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
Zeus Cave is closed for the moment
For shared tour option we pick up travelers only from Heraklion area
We don't pick up travelers from Souda port, Chania, Ierapetra and Sitia region.
Infant seats available on request
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Cretan Wines for Private Tour
Bottled water
Local English speaking Driver Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Greek Coffee, Raki and Refreshments
Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
Liability Insurance
Pick up and drop off from your accommodation hotel/port/airport
Knossos Palace entrance (20 euro per person)
Lunch in traditional Taverna (optional)
Official Licensed Tourist Guide at Knossos Palace(120 euro per group optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Our first stop is visiting an old family olive oil factory. You see firsthand the modern techniques and equipment used alongside traditional methods passed down through generations. As you explore the factory, you have the opportunity to taste the fruits of this labor – rich, golden olive oil freshly pressed from the harvest. Each sip is a revelation, a burst of flavor that transports you to the sun-drenched hillsides where the olives were grown. But beyond the sensory experience, visiting an olive oil factory in Crete offers a deeper understanding of the island's culture and heritage. Olive oil is not just a culinary staple here; it is a symbol of life itself, revered for its health benefits and intrinsic connection to the land. As you bid farewell to the factory, you carry with you not just a bottle of olive oil, but a piece of Crete's soul – a tangible reminder of the timeless bond between this ancient land and its most precious fruit.
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Options
Private Tour to Knossos Palace and Zeus Cave
Mercedes Benz Van
Private Tour : Only your group will participate.
We pick up travelers from Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Rethymno region.
Pickup included
Shared Tour up to 12 people
Duration: 8 hours
Mercedes Benz Van: We pick up travelers from Heraklion area.
We don't pick up travelers from Rethymno, Chania, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Sitia.
Pickup included
Reviews
133 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend!
jordanbW7983GU,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top tier tour! I’ve done many tours in Europe and they’ve all been delightful, 10/10 experiences and yet Spyro still managed to make this a notch above! He was very hospitable and welcoming. He also had extensive knowledgeabout Cretan history, culture, and agriculture. It was clear that he was a well-known local in Lasithi and that added a special touch.
Had a fantastic time on...
Nishad K,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a fantastic time on this tour! Spyros was a wonderful tour guide, he really elevated the experience for us! It was an incredible, full day, would definitely recommend this tour.
The definitive insiders tour of Crete
Penelope S,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00While we expected the tour to be great, we were wowed. Our guide Spyros was amazing and he curated such a special cultural treat for visitors to Crete and specifically the villages in the Lassithi Plateau and the windmills. We saw and learned so much about village life and got to experience first hand the famous Greek hospitality throughout. From Rika Olive Oil press where the owners showed us how they press the olive oil and tasted some of the famous Crete olive oil, to the traditional pottery where the master let us have a hand at his wheel, to the strawberry and wine as we saw firsthand the famous agricultural abundance that Crete is famous for. Possibly an even rarer treat was the visit to a traditional cafe for homemade cookies and Greek coffee "Kafeneio Tsamandoura" in Mesa Lasithi where the owners, Anna and Kostas Tsamandouras are legends in the area. The Palace of Knossos was impressive but the current people of Crete stole the show.
Amazing Journey
Lou T,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour with Ed. Very informative and made the tour fun! Loved seeing the mountain side and village stops. Excellent lunch stop.
Best tour of Crete, would recommend to everyone
706logana,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best tour of Crete we could have asked for. Our guide Spyros is very knowledgeable of the whole island and made the whole tour experience very personable. Especially in the Lisithi Plateau, he knew the people we visited at each stop that added a great welcoming charm for us. Spyros has a very deep knowledge of the culture, people, and history of Crete and helped us have the best experience possible with the island and everyone we met.
Best Tour Ever!
Relax577257,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From our morning pick-up near our hotel until our return late in the day, my friend and I enjoyed the company of Spyros, an energetic, knowledgeable man with a wonderful, fun-loving sense of humor and adventure. We traveled all over Crete, visiting an olive mill which produced organic 100% extra virgin olive oil, which we sampled but was never pressured to purchase (we did because the cost was inexpensive and we knew we were buying quality olive oil as gifts), to abandoned windmills which he allowed us to explore at leisure, to his childhood neighborhood of Lasithi Plateau where we tried authentic Greek yogurt and raki, to a quaint café where we met the owner of 50 years and sipped Greek coffee and cookies, to a ceramics factory where we tried our hand at pottery making, to an exquisite restaurant with ovens roasting juicy chicken and a kitchen filled with pots of flower petals stuffed with rice (which we sampled and loved) along with other delectables, to finally ending at Knossos Palace, where we explored ruins and took loads of pictures. Spyros was always aware of our need for bathroom breaks and each stop was unhurried and educational. We felt like our entire day was spent in the company of an old friend with whom we laughed and shared jokes instead of someone we had only met hours earlier. His tour was definitely the highlight of our stay in Crete. A definite must!
This was an absolutely...
joyce g,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an absolutely amazing experience. Spyros gave us a tour we will definitely remember for a long while. We spent 9 hours together that were fun, informative and very memorable. Spyros treated us like family and gave us a day visiting an olive factory, the Knossos Palace, a pottery studio and many more personal touches. Picking strawberries to taste with local yogurt while sipping Greek wine, to visiting a local Cafe for coffee and homemade baked goods to enjoying a delicious lunch together were just a few ways he went above and beyond to give us the best day. We wiould definitely recommend this company and the tour to our friends and family and anyone wishing to spend the best day in Crete. Again, thank you Spyros, from the New Jersey crew.
Loved this!
Rory A,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Words can't describe how much fun this tour was. Spyros was an complete gentleman and went the extra mile for everyone. He was so informational about everything and certainly knew how to entertain 😆 Everyone me and my father has spoke to about our trip, we have spent most of it talking about Spyros taking us on that tour!
One of our favorite...
Kelli H,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of our favorite experiences in Greece. Spyros was an incredible guide. We really enjoyed getting away from the touristy areas and exploring the countryside. A must-do activity for anyone who goes to Crete.
Olive Capital of the World
marcwV1441DO,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dimitri was a pleasant and widely knowledgeable guide who owns 500 olive trees… so he really knows the business. The Olive Mill was a unique and educational stop.
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