Heraklion Full-Day Tour to Knossos, Zeus Cave, Old Traditional Villages and Olive Oil Factory
by Explore Real Crete
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€230Overview
This full-day tour from Heraklion lasts approximately seven and a half hours and includes visits to several locations across Crete. The tour begins with pick-up from Heraklion, with additional pick-up points available in Gouves, Hersonissos, Malia, and Stalis; the vehicle passes these locations without stopping unless a pick-up is arranged. The first stop is the Omalia Olive Press, where visitors spend 35 minutes learning about olive oil production using both modern and traditional machinery. Olive oil and Raki tastings are included at the factory. Next, the tour continues to the village of Mochos for a 30-minute walk through its narrow stone streets, with an opportunity to have coffee or fresh juice at the main square. The group then travels to the Lasithi Plateau to see the old windmills that were historically used for irrigation and grain milling, spending 30 minutes there. The Kera Kardiotissa Monastery is passed without stopping. Afterwards, the tour visits the village of Krasi, where visitors walk for 30 minutes among stone streets and old houses and see the oldest and largest Platanus tree in Crete, a notable photo spot. The vehicle then ascends to Lasithi Mesa, where there is an optional 45-minute lunch at a family restaurant on the mountain. After lunch, there is a brief 5-minute stop at Aposelemis Canyon overlooking the dam, suitable for photographs. The next visit is to Dikteon Cave, known as the birthplace of Zeus in mythology; the cave is currently closed but expected to reopen at the end of April. The final stop is the Knossos Archaeological Site, where visitors may spend one hour exploring the ruins; this visit is optional. After Knossos, the vehicle returns to the hotel or port. The tour includes transport in air-conditioned vehicles with free WiFi, an English-speaking local driver-guide, tastings of olive oil and Raki, bottled water, coffee, and tea. Hotel and port pick-up and drop-off are provided. Lunch is not included but can be taken optionally at the mountain restaurant. Entrance fees to Knossos and private guides inside the palace are not included but can be arranged separately. Infant seats are available upon request when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Heraklion
The tour begins in Heraklion, where guests are picked up to start the full-day trip.
5 min
Gouves
The tour passes Gouves without stopping; it can be used as a pick-up location.
Hersonissos
Hersonissos is passed without stopping but may serve as a pick-up point.
Malia
Malia is passed without stopping and can be a possible pick-up location.
Omalia Olive Press
At Omalia Olive Press, visitors spend about 35 minutes learning how olive oil is produced using both modern and traditional machinery.
35 min
Mochos
In Mochos village, the group walks through narrow streets and can enjoy coffee or fresh juice at the main square during a 30-minute stop.
30 min
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
The tour visits the old windmills on Lasithi Plateau for 30 minutes; these windmills were historically used to pump water for crops and to grind wheat and corn into flour.
30 min
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
The tour passes by Kera Kardiotissa Monastery without stopping.
Platanus Tree
In the village of Krasi, guests walk among stone streets and old houses, with time to photograph the oldest and largest Platanus tree in Crete during a 30-minute visit.
30 min
Stalis
The tour passes Stalis without stopping; it may be used as a pick-up location.
Lasithi Mesa
At Lasithi Mesa, there is an optional 45-minute lunch stop at a family restaurant located on the mountain.
45 min
Aposelemis canyon
A brief 5-minute stop is made to view Aposelemis Canyon and the dam from above, offering photo opportunities.
5 min
Dikteon Cave
Dikteon Cave, believed to be Zeus's birthplace, is visited for about 60 minutes; it is currently closed and expected to reopen at the end of April.
60 min
Knossos Archaeological Site
The last stop is Knossos Archaeological Site, where visitors may spend an optional hour exploring the ruins before returning to the hotel or port.
60 min
Meeting point
We can pick you up from the passengers station at Heraklion port if you are on a cruise ship.
End point
We can pick you up from the passengers station at Heraklion port if you are on a cruise ship.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Heraklion Full-Day Tour to Knossos, Zeus Cave, Old Traditional Villages and Olive Oil Factory
by Explore Real Crete
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€230Overview
This full-day tour from Heraklion lasts approximately seven and a half hours and includes visits to several locations across Crete. The tour begins with pick-up from Heraklion, with additional pick-up points available in Gouves, Hersonissos, Malia, and Stalis; the vehicle passes these locations without stopping unless a pick-up is arranged. The first stop is the Omalia Olive Press, where visitors spend 35 minutes learning about olive oil production using both modern and traditional machinery. Olive oil and Raki tastings are included at the factory. Next, the tour continues to the village of Mochos for a 30-minute walk through its narrow stone streets, with an opportunity to have coffee or fresh juice at the main square. The group then travels to the Lasithi Plateau to see the old windmills that were historically used for irrigation and grain milling, spending 30 minutes there. The Kera Kardiotissa Monastery is passed without stopping. Afterwards, the tour visits the village of Krasi, where visitors walk for 30 minutes among stone streets and old houses and see the oldest and largest Platanus tree in Crete, a notable photo spot. The vehicle then ascends to Lasithi Mesa, where there is an optional 45-minute lunch at a family restaurant on the mountain. After lunch, there is a brief 5-minute stop at Aposelemis Canyon overlooking the dam, suitable for photographs. The next visit is to Dikteon Cave, known as the birthplace of Zeus in mythology; the cave is currently closed but expected to reopen at the end of April. The final stop is the Knossos Archaeological Site, where visitors may spend one hour exploring the ruins; this visit is optional. After Knossos, the vehicle returns to the hotel or port. The tour includes transport in air-conditioned vehicles with free WiFi, an English-speaking local driver-guide, tastings of olive oil and Raki, bottled water, coffee, and tea. Hotel and port pick-up and drop-off are provided. Lunch is not included but can be taken optionally at the mountain restaurant. Entrance fees to Knossos and private guides inside the palace are not included but can be arranged separately. Infant seats are available upon request when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Heraklion
The tour begins in Heraklion, where guests are picked up to start the full-day trip.
5 min
Gouves
The tour passes Gouves without stopping; it can be used as a pick-up location.
Hersonissos
Hersonissos is passed without stopping but may serve as a pick-up point.
Malia
Malia is passed without stopping and can be a possible pick-up location.
Omalia Olive Press
At Omalia Olive Press, visitors spend about 35 minutes learning how olive oil is produced using both modern and traditional machinery.
35 min
Mochos
In Mochos village, the group walks through narrow streets and can enjoy coffee or fresh juice at the main square during a 30-minute stop.
30 min
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
The tour visits the old windmills on Lasithi Plateau for 30 minutes; these windmills were historically used to pump water for crops and to grind wheat and corn into flour.
30 min
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
The tour passes by Kera Kardiotissa Monastery without stopping.
Platanus Tree
In the village of Krasi, guests walk among stone streets and old houses, with time to photograph the oldest and largest Platanus tree in Crete during a 30-minute visit.
30 min
Stalis
The tour passes Stalis without stopping; it may be used as a pick-up location.
Lasithi Mesa
At Lasithi Mesa, there is an optional 45-minute lunch stop at a family restaurant located on the mountain.
45 min
Aposelemis canyon
A brief 5-minute stop is made to view Aposelemis Canyon and the dam from above, offering photo opportunities.
5 min
Dikteon Cave
Dikteon Cave, believed to be Zeus's birthplace, is visited for about 60 minutes; it is currently closed and expected to reopen at the end of April.
60 min
Knossos Archaeological Site
The last stop is Knossos Archaeological Site, where visitors may spend an optional hour exploring the ruins before returning to the hotel or port.
60 min
Meeting point
We can pick you up from the passengers station at Heraklion port if you are on a cruise ship.
End point
We can pick you up from the passengers station at Heraklion port if you are on a cruise ship.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.