Private Full-Day Tour of Knossos, Lasithi Plateau, and Cave of Zeus
by Stagakis Grand Prestige
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The tour’s highlight is a visit to the Cave of Zeus, an ancient Minoan site believed to be the god’s birthplace, where visitors spend about an hour exploring the area. The day lasts between eight and ten hours and is conducted privately in a VIP-class air-conditioned vehicle for comfort and safety, accompanied by a local English-speaking guide and driver. The journey begins with a stop in Mochos, a traditional mountain village dating back to the Byzantine period, where the views en route are notable. Next, there is a brief walk in the village of Krasi along cobblestone streets and a chance to rest under a 2,400-year-old plane tree known as the Writers' Tree. The tour continues to the Windmills of Lasithi Plateau for about ten minutes to enjoy the views and take photos. Visitors then spend 90 minutes at the Palace of Knossos, associated with King Minos and one of Europe’s oldest civilizations. There is an optional visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, one of Greece’s largest and most important museums, for about an hour. Finally, the tour includes a 15-minute stop at the Omalia Olive Press to see traditional olive oil production using ancient methods. Included in the tour are bottled water, honey and raki tasting, a fridge onboard, and a fully equipped first-aid kit. Entrance fees to sites are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mochos
Mochos is a traditional village in the mountains dating back to the second Byzantine period. The route to Mochos includes notable views of the surrounding landscape. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Krasi
Visitors walk the cobblestoned streets and may enjoy a refreshing beverage beneath the 2400-year-old plane tree, also called the Writers' Tree.
15 min
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
The tour pauses for 10 minutes to admire and photograph the windmills on Lasithi Plateau, offering views of the area’s landscape.
10 min
Cave of Zeus
Visitors walk up to the Cave of Zeus, an ancient Minoan sacred site believed to be Zeus’s birthplace, spending about 60 minutes exploring the cave and surroundings.
60 min
The Palace of Knossos
The Palace of Knossos is visited for 90 minutes. This archaeological site is linked to King Minos and is among the oldest European civilizations.
90 min
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
An optional visit lasting around 60 minutes to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, one of Greece’s largest and most important museums, featuring extensive collections.
60 min
Omalia Olive Press
The final stop is a 15-minute visit to the Omalia Olive Press, a historic olive oil factory showcasing traditional production methods from ancient millstones to wooden beam presses.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Full-Day Tour of Knossos, Lasithi Plateau, and Cave of Zeus
by Stagakis Grand Prestige
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.€240Overview
The tour’s highlight is a visit to the Cave of Zeus, an ancient Minoan site believed to be the god’s birthplace, where visitors spend about an hour exploring the area. The day lasts between eight and ten hours and is conducted privately in a VIP-class air-conditioned vehicle for comfort and safety, accompanied by a local English-speaking guide and driver. The journey begins with a stop in Mochos, a traditional mountain village dating back to the Byzantine period, where the views en route are notable. Next, there is a brief walk in the village of Krasi along cobblestone streets and a chance to rest under a 2,400-year-old plane tree known as the Writers' Tree. The tour continues to the Windmills of Lasithi Plateau for about ten minutes to enjoy the views and take photos. Visitors then spend 90 minutes at the Palace of Knossos, associated with King Minos and one of Europe’s oldest civilizations. There is an optional visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, one of Greece’s largest and most important museums, for about an hour. Finally, the tour includes a 15-minute stop at the Omalia Olive Press to see traditional olive oil production using ancient methods. Included in the tour are bottled water, honey and raki tasting, a fridge onboard, and a fully equipped first-aid kit. Entrance fees to sites are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mochos
Mochos is a traditional village in the mountains dating back to the second Byzantine period. The route to Mochos includes notable views of the surrounding landscape. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Krasi
Visitors walk the cobblestoned streets and may enjoy a refreshing beverage beneath the 2400-year-old plane tree, also called the Writers' Tree.
15 min
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
The tour pauses for 10 minutes to admire and photograph the windmills on Lasithi Plateau, offering views of the area’s landscape.
10 min
Cave of Zeus
Visitors walk up to the Cave of Zeus, an ancient Minoan sacred site believed to be Zeus’s birthplace, spending about 60 minutes exploring the cave and surroundings.
60 min
The Palace of Knossos
The Palace of Knossos is visited for 90 minutes. This archaeological site is linked to King Minos and is among the oldest European civilizations.
90 min
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
An optional visit lasting around 60 minutes to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, one of Greece’s largest and most important museums, featuring extensive collections.
60 min
Omalia Olive Press
The final stop is a 15-minute visit to the Omalia Olive Press, a historic olive oil factory showcasing traditional production methods from ancient millstones to wooden beam presses.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.