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+34 648 000 033- Price from€115
- Duration7 h to 8 h
- Group sizePrivate tour
- Guide languagesEnglish
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Overview
Join us on this full day PRIVATE TOUR or book the SMALL GROUP TOUR OPTION to explore the Real Side of Crete together away from big crowds. Visit a few old traditional villages and walk through the old narrow streets …Enjoy an iced coffee or fresh juice at the main square …….visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about the olive oil ( Golden Liquid) production and taste different kind of this golden liquid.
Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths .
Explore the Old Wind Mills and enjoy the amazing views from around 3000 feet above sea level.
Visit the Cave of Zeus where according to our mythology he was born ….
Stop at a family restaurant to enjoy Cretan traditional lunch which is a must but it’s OPTIONAL.
Now it’s time to travel back in time and visit Knossos Palace
Now after creating unforgettable memories it’s time to go back to your hotel or cruise port .
What's included
Coffee, water ,
Knowledgeable local driver guide
Transportation with comfortable air conditioned vehicles .
Olive oil , and Raki tasting.
Liability Insurance
Not included
- Lunch is OPTIONAL
- Knossos Palace entrance fee ( OPTIONAL )
- Entrance fee 15 eu per person. Cave is closed every Tuesday, to get to the cave there is a 15 minutes walking up hill then around 150 steps to explore the cave , going to the cave is ( OPTIONAL)
What you will do
- Omalia Olive Press
We stol at an olive oil factory where we learn all about the Cretan Golden Liquid…… and of course taste a few different olive oils ……
30 min
- Heraklion
Our tour starts from Heraklion city, Driving through and around the city
10 min
- Gouves
Pas by without stopping but could be a pick up location of your choice.
Pass by, no stop
- Mochos
We stop at the old village of Mochos to walk through the narrow streets , see the old churches and take a taste of the local way of life , probably have something to drink or enjoy some local food st a family restaurant at the villages main square .
45 min
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
We will see the old wind mills that used to pump the water up from underground to water the crops, and the other wind mills that used to grain ,wheat and corn to make flour .
1 h
- Malia
Drive through the town but it could be also a pick up location.
Pass by, no stop
- Platanus Tree
We walk around the picturesque village of Krasi, take some photos of the oldest and biggest Platanus tree in Crete.
25 min
- Aposelemis Dam
We stop up on the mountain to enjoy the view of the Aposelemi Dam .
5 min
- Dikteon Cave
For the moment the cave is closed but according to the Ministry of Tourism it will open in April.
There is a 30 minutes walk to the cave and around 185 steps to explore the cave then back up .
1 h
- Analipsi
A potential pick up location.
Pass by, no stop
- Hersonissos
A potential pick up location
Pass by, no stop
- Lasithi Mesa
We usually stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to have lunch but this is OPTIONAL….
45 min
- Stalis
A potencial pick up location
Pass by, no stop
- The Palace of Knossos
This is our last stop and it’s OPTIONAL,
1 h
Meeting point
Pickup: We can pick you up from Heraklion Port and Heraklion Region, Hersonisos, Malia , Analipsi, Gouves , Agia Pelagia . ONLY if you book the PRIVATE TOUR OPTION we can pick you up from Agios Nikolaous Port and Region , Rethimno city and Region ,Elounda or if you are more than 5 people. We don’t pick up from Chania Region ,Souda Port , Ierapetra or Sitia .
End point: We will be waiting at the passengers gate holding a sign with your name .
Important information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.








