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Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus Experience
4.9
166 Ratings
Mochos
Embark on a private full-day tour from Heraklion to explore the iconic Knosos, the breathtaking Lasithi Plateau, and the mystical Cave of Zeus. Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Crete with a knowledgeable guide and create unforgettable memories.
Embark on a private full-day tour from Heraklion to explore the iconic Knosos, the breathtaking Lasithi Plateau, and the mystical Cave of Zeus. Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Crete with a knowledgeable guide and create unforgettable memories.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mochos - Mochos is a mountainous traditional village and has its roots back in the second Byzantine period.The views on the way to Mochos are magnificent.
- Krasi - Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refresing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers’ Tree.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Admire the…
- Mochos - Mochos is a mountainous traditional village and has its roots back in the second Byzantine period.The views on the way to Mochos are magnificent.
- Krasi - Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refresing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers’ Tree.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Admire the stunning view from the mills and get some amazing photos.
- Cave of Zeus - Walk up to this ancient Minoan sacred cave, which is believed to be the birthplace of Zeus.
- The Palace of Knossos - Visit the Knosos Palace where Zeus’s son, Minoas, intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe.
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum - Optionally, you can visit the Herakleion Archaeological Museum which is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe.
What's Included
- Refrigeration for personal items
- Taste local honey and raki
- Complimentary bottled water
- Travel in a V.I.P. air-conditioned vehicle
- Access to a fully equipped First-Aid-Kit
- Refrigeration for personal items
- Taste local honey and raki
- Complimentary bottled water
- Travel in a V.I.P. air-conditioned vehicle
- Access to a fully equipped First-Aid-Kit
What's Not Included
- Drinks and meals
- Entrance fees
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
- Drinks and meals
- Entrance fees
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
Additional Information
Indulge in this exclusive tour that fuses renowned monuments with breathtaking natural splendor. Experience utmost comfort and secure travels, equipped with all essential information about the island of Crete. Your local English-speaking guide/driver will ensure you fully enjoy your journey and assist in capturing extraordinary images for souvenir and to share with your loved ones.
Indulge in this exclusive tour that fuses renowned monuments with breathtaking natural splendor. Experience utmost comfort and secure travels, equipped with all essential information about the island of Crete. Your local English-speaking guide/driver will ensure you fully enjoy your journey and assist in capturing extraordinary images for souvenir and to share with your loved ones.
Location
Mochos
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
4.9
(166 Ratings)
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Mitchell_g
Aug 16, 2024
One of the best tours EVER!! - Booked this private tour for our family during our cruise thru the Greek Islands. Kostas(tour operator) was very communicative thru email and we knew exactly where and when to meet upon disembarking from the ship. Maria was our tour guide for the day. She was very personable, knowledgeable and overall fun to be around. The tour was outstanding. She had a plan for the day but was flexible with the older people in the group. This was probably one of the best tours that anyone in my family had ever experienced in all of our travels. At the end of the tour Kostas introduced himself to us and we received gifts of fresh honey and teas to take with us.
If you find yourself in Crete I would highly recommend this tour with Kostas and Maria
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Becky_b
Jul 31, 2024
Full day private tour for 13 - Cruise ship passengers - Fabulous tour!! We had a great day and made it back to our ship with plenty of time to spare. We were a group of 13 and were able to do more than on the cruise ship tour and paid WAY less. Private van and private tour! Highly recommend.
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Sandra_b
Jul 22, 2024
Do not miss this tour! - Our Tour guide, Kostos, was the best! what a spectacular day he made sure we had. Not only was he excited to help us get to know the beauty and history of this Island, he was so knowledgeable and able to make it so interesting. He made it a priority to customize the tour to our interests and limitations. a couple of our group was less able to navigate as much walking and he worked around that to make sure we didnt miss anything. along with delicious and unexpected treats he also provided, he suggested we stop at a fabulous, beautiful open air restaurant which made our trip memorable and unforgettable. The food was delicious. At an olive factor, We got to see how olive oil is made and how to know quality. We learned of the mythology of Zeus. we saw the dramatic and breathtaking vista of the Lasithi Plateau and learned about the natural irrigation and water management of the island. In all, it was among the best tours we ever experienced. Thank you, Kostas!
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Brittany_s
Jul 3, 2024
Exceptional day on Crete with Costas! - This was an INCREDIBLE tour! We could not have asked for better than Costas! Want a taste and understanding of Crete, book this one and ask for Costas! You will not be disappointed by anything but Knossos and he lets you know that in advance (the excavator overdid his “re-creating” by a lot!). The Cave of Zeus, Lashiti Plain, and every moment in between gave a great glimpse into the past and present of Crete! You are in for a huge treat with Costas! Exceptional!!
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Brajagrawal
Jun 24, 2024
Eastern Crete Custom Tour - Kostas was fantastic!
Picked us up on time from our AirBNB that was west of downtown Herkalion and customized and modified our tour as he heard what our interests were. We could have spent more time on Museums etc but chose a Winery instead.
He went beyond expectations and I'll likely see him again !
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Nicolett4626kv
Jun 19, 2024
Exceptional Family Tour Experience with an Outstanding Guide - We booked a tour, and what truly made our experience exceptional was our tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating and important facts with us before entering each location. My husband and I traveled with our three children, and he was extremely kind and accommodating, acting as a wonderful teacher throughout the tour.
Our guide took us to an authentic restaurant where the food was AMAZING! He recommended all the dishes, which were fantastic. Additionally, he provided us with homemade snacks made by his mother and ensured we always had plenty of water throughout the trip. He was attentive to every detail, making sure the air was cold before we entered the vehicle, which was a very clean and comfortable Mercedes bus.
Our guide's attentiveness and expertise truly made our trip unforgettable. We highly recommend him!
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Iditarodjane
Jun 4, 2024
Exceptional comfort , reliability and information from this transfer and tour company. - Kostas not only met us at the Heraklion airport but actually tracked us down when we accidentally got on the wrong transport bus. After this he gave us a wonderful tour of the east side of Crete with entertaining and interesting facts about the island , the people and the history!
We were taken to various sites with careful consideration of our wishes but we were also fed delicious local homemade treats throughout the tour.
We booked our transport from the hotel to the ferry with this company because we could count on Kostas to pick us up reliably , in comfort and with careful attention to our needs!
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Mikaelat488
May 17, 2024
Best guide on the island - Kostas was incredibly generous with his time, knowledge, humor, and hospitality. He really tailored the visit to our desires, and his energy during the 12+ hour day of driving his luxury van, sharing his vast knowledge, and keeping us laughing was astounding. We had such a fantastic time, truly a highlight of our 2-week trip, and we can’t wait to come back for another tour with Kostas! We were really blown away by the care he put into every detail of the experience and highly recommend his services to anyone traveling to Crete.
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George_j
Jul 24, 2024
Ok, but lots of travel - The only issue with this tour was there was a lot of driving between sites and given our Mediterranean cruise ports of call, the sites were just ok. The guide was extremely nice and knowledgeable, the issue was more with the sites selected.
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Rakesh_d
Jun 11, 2024
Great way to see the key monuments - Excellent knowledgeable driver with a good comfortable clean van He was very considerate and friendly throughout
Great way to see the monuments at your own pace specially in the current hot weather it’s important to have a personal and not group schedule
Liked the village, Zeus cave (be ready to trek and walk multiple steps) and the palace. You can download the app for the palace or get a guide (100 euro plus)
Also like most Greek monuments the palace is in ruins and it’s an archeological site with history so be prepared to not see much
Net net if in Heraklion this tour is a must do but manage your expectations by reading up in advance
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