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Crete Adventure: Luxury Tour with Olive Tasting
5.0
86 Ratings
Iraklio
Explore Crete’s history and culture: Knossos Palace, Zeus Cave, Lasithi, and olive oil factory. Enjoy traditional cuisine and luxury transport.
Explore Crete’s history and culture: Knossos Palace, Zeus Cave, Lasithi, and olive oil factory. Enjoy traditional cuisine and luxury transport.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Omalia Olive Press - Explore an olive oil factory to discover the fascinating world of olive trees and olives, their significance to Crete, and the process of olive oil production, both modern and traditional.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Visit the historic windmills that once pumped water from underground for irrigation and others that…
- Omalia Olive Press - Explore an olive oil factory to discover the fascinating world of olive trees and olives, their significance to Crete, and the process of olive oil production, both modern and traditional.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Visit the historic windmills that once pumped water from underground for irrigation and others that ground grains into flour.
- Platanus Tree - Discover the charming village of Krasi, stroll through its stone-paved narrow streets, admire the traditional Cretan architecture, and see the oldest and largest Platanus tree along with the ancient aqueduct.
- Aposelemis Canyon - Pause near the Aposelemi dam to capture photos and enjoy the stunning views.
- Kera Kardiotissa Monastery - Pass by this beautiful and historic monastery, located just 7 minutes from our previous stop at Krasi village.
- Mochos - Visit the quaint village of Mochos, known for its beautiful church and charming square.
- Restaurant Tzanakis Michael - Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant offering traditional cuisine. (Lunch is not included)
- The Palace of Knossos - Conclude the tour at the Knossos Palace archaeological site, where you can explore independently or opt for an official guide at an additional cost. Afterward, you will be dropped off at your pick-up point.
What's Included
- Pick up & drop off from your hotel, port, or designated areas in Heraklion area for shared group
- Water, coffee, olive oil, and raki tasting
- Liability insurance
- Pick up & drop off from Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Rethymno, Elounda, and Plaka for private option
- Informative local English-speaking driver guide
- Pick up & drop off from your hotel, port, or designated areas in Heraklion area for shared group
- Water, coffee, olive oil, and raki tasting
- Liability insurance
- Pick up & drop off from Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Rethymno, Elounda, and Plaka for private option
- Informative local English-speaking driver guide
What's Not Included
- 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
- 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
Additional Information
Spend an entire day discovering the genuine beauty of Crete in the comfort of luxurious, air-conditioned vehicles. Opt for either a private tour or a small group experience that best fits your preferences, and relax in the capable hands of our skilled driver guides. As you travel, you’ll learn about the island’s rich history, mythology, culture, and…
Spend an entire day discovering the genuine beauty of Crete in the comfort of luxurious, air-conditioned vehicles. Opt for either a private tour or a small group experience that best fits your preferences, and relax in the capable hands of our skilled driver guides. As you travel, you’ll learn about the island’s rich history, mythology, culture, and local traditions.
Visit an olive oil factory to discover the production methods of our “liquid gold” and enjoy a tasting session. Stroll through the narrow streets of charming old villages and savor a refreshing drink or iced coffee in the picturesque main square.
Don’t miss the monumental plane tree in Krasi village. Explore and appreciate all these significant sites and breathtaking views, including the Knossos Palace, the ancient windmills, and the plateau. Additionally, you have the option to dine like a local, experiencing traditional cooking methods at a delightful local restaurant.
- 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
Location
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Chatzidaki
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(86 Ratings)
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Louise_p
Oct 15, 2025
Authentic Cretan Experience - This 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!
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Joi_k
Oct 12, 2025
Great day in Crete with Mike - Mike 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.
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Hollinbank
Oct 11, 2025
Five star tour and guide - If you are thinking about whether to book this tour, stop thinking and just book it!
The places visited are all in the itinerary so I will not repeat them but focus on the highlights of a fantastic day out.
The first thing was that we were the only members of the group coming from our side of the Island so we ended up with a private tour.
The second and most important part of the tour was we had Mike as our guide - how many PhDs, special forces Lieutenant generals can there be on one Island!
Importantly the running order was changed so we went to Knossos Palace first, there was a tour group just ahead of us but a swift manoeuvre at the gates and we had the place pretty much to ourselves to explore and take our photos. On leaving it was starting to pack out and the car park full of coaches which were setting the tone for the rest of the day.
Back to Mike, he was constantly updating us on what we were seeing what was ahead and he was clearly both educated and proud of his country. History; agriculture; mythology; economics and even politics were discussed, he asked us questions, answered our questions and even answered those we should have asked first!
As a now private tour we skipped lunch having just a complementary drink at a cafe in a pretty square on the way to the plateau and the windmills. This left us time for photo stops and also a visit to a pottery studio, which was not on the itinerary but was on the way. This wasn’t a hard sell visit to a store selling mass produced tourist items but to a local artisan who showed us how he made the pots, one after another all the same size and shape and all from touch and sight. We had access to this because Mike knew the owners and they were happy to welcome us.
So in summary a brilliant tour, a brilliant tour leader in Mike and worth every penny. We managed to get a private tour due to the way the bookings fell but would also recommend that as an option if available.
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Megan_l
Oct 8, 2025
It would be impossible to... - It 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!
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Larrypatrick
Sep 28, 2025
Knossos - This tour was exceptional. Mike our driver/guide was tremendous. On a scale of 1 to 10, he was a solid 12!
I would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Ewan_m
Sep 14, 2025
Our tour with Michalis... - Our 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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Luigi_t
Aug 16, 2025
Plateu one day - Great experience. We visited the Knossos site first, to avoid the heat and queues. Then a full ride on the Plateu. Very good restaurant.
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Alfredo_c
Jul 25, 2025
Our driver was super... - Our driver was super friendly and he made sure that we enjoyed our time. You can't go wrong by choosing this excursion.
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Michael_h
Jul 7, 2025
Wonderful day on Crete - An amazing day taking in some wonderful Cretan places. Our fabulous guide Michael was friendly, super-knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his home.
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Ruth_y
Sep 22, 2025
Poor time management - The 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.
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