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Crete Exploration: Discover Landmarks and Natural Beauty
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Explore Crete’s wonders from Heraklion Port. Discover Knossos, Lasithi Plateau, and the Cave of Zeus. Book your unforgettable adventure now.
Explore Crete’s wonders from Heraklion Port. Discover Knossos, Lasithi Plateau, and the Cave of Zeus. Book your unforgettable adventure now.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cave of Zeus - Walk up to this ancient Minoan sacred cave, which is believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, where his mother Rhea hid him to protect him from his father Kronos.
- Restaurant Tzanakis Michael - After the hike to the Cave of Zeus, a satisfying lunch is warranted. You get to try incredible, locally sourced, genuinly traditional…
- Cave of Zeus - Walk up to this ancient Minoan sacred cave, which is believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, where his mother Rhea hid him to protect him from his father Kronos.
- Restaurant Tzanakis Michael - After the hike to the Cave of Zeus, a satisfying lunch is warranted. You get to try incredible, locally sourced, genuinly traditional Cretan food while you are enjoying the view of the Lasithi Plateau.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Visit the the stone-built windmills at Seli Ambelou, which are one of the most remarkable set of windmills that survive on Crete and are located at the Northern entrance of the Lasithi Plateau.
- Krasi - Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refresing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers’ Tree where famous Greek writers and people of the Spirit would often sit under and seek inspiration.
- Omalia Olive Press - The guest not only gets to see how olive oil is produced today, but also how it was produced in the era of low tech, which gave it the name “press” that we still use today. Trying different olive oils is also available at no extra cost.
- The Palace of Knossos - Visit the Knosos Palace where Zeus’s son, Minoas, intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe. This Bronze Age archaeological site was a major center of the Minoan civilization and is known for its association with the Greek myth of Theseus and the minotaur.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Honey tasting
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Honey tasting
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Let us take you on a journey of exploration and discovery of all the amazing things Crete has to offer. Allow us to treat you as a valued traveler and not as one more tourist. Fuel your soul with this tour that combines world-famous landmarks with jaw-dropping natural beauty. Enjoy comfort and safety while being provided with everything you need to know…
Let us take you on a journey of exploration and discovery of all the amazing things Crete has to offer. Allow us to treat you as a valued traveler and not as one more tourist. Fuel your soul with this tour that combines world-famous landmarks with jaw-dropping natural beauty. Enjoy comfort and safety while being provided with everything you need to know about the island. We will help you get the most out of your day and make sure you fill those passport pages with long lasting memories you will want to revisit. Your perfect day is just a few clicks away. Go on, escape the ordinary!
- The total time spent in the vehicle driving from location to location is close to two and a half hours with the longest being 40 minutes.
Location
Cave of Zeus
Main Road
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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Kalliopil761
Jun 8, 2025
Insane-ly Fascinating 🇬🇷 Guide - What a guy! Kostas is a true goldmine of knowledge and charisma. Smart, funny, sassy. He made our time in Heraklion SO worthwhile! He took us on a ride around the sights, fed us homemade delicacies traditional in Crete, made us laugh, learn and enjoy ourselves wholeheartedly. He is a great thinker and he had us at the edge of our seats while he explained, educated, and debated with us. We had the BEST experience ever with him and we couldn’t get enough of how he sees Crete and the world. Not just five stars but all the stars in the solar system for him.💫 ⭐️✨🌟💫🌟✨⭐️💫
Kosta, tell me when your YouTube channel is ready so I can subscribe and get a little more of that wisdom, please. 🙂💡
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279sigmab
Jun 8, 2025
Love this guy!!! - I love this dude so much! He taught me many life lessons and taught all of us many things. Talking to him was a pleasure and I would definitely recommend this if you want a day full of fun and laughs!
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Jacksonbl458qd
Jun 8, 2025
Best guide in Greece - Kostas is definitely the best tour guide in Greece. He knows a lot about the history and mythology, and he also has lots of evidence to support what he is saying. If you are taking a tour in Crete, definitely try and book Kostas.
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Neil_d
May 8, 2025
Excellent historical... - Excellent historical tour. Kostas was very knowledgeable and hospitable. Sharing the local history and significant insights into what makes Crete a treasure to visit. His personal touch to the entire day made the tour even more enjoyable. Thank you Kostas.
For those planning to visit Crete, our time with Kostas was very enjoyable and well worth your consideration.
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Explorer16724233357
May 4, 2025
AN ADVENTURE WITH KOSTAS IS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND MORE! - My husband and I took a private tour with Kostas and he DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! If there were more stars to give we would give him the extra! His knowledge of the island, the vegetation , olive groves... interspersed with personal stories gave us an adventure of a lifetime. He was an excellent driver on the rickety roads while we sat in his very comfortable van. He didn't just drive us from place to place, he filled the day with real life experiences and gave us specialty delights along the stops keeping us hydrated with cold water bottles. It was evident that he takes pride in his heritage as a Cretan. We laughed, we really listened, and even though he does this everyday we felt like he gave us all the attention making us feel special...not just paying customers. All in all it was enlightening and personal in a free form style. HIGHLY RECOMMEND KOSTAS if you ever visit Crete! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Meiyuh2025
Mar 31, 2025
Awesome tour! - I just came back from Greece to play beautiful, I want to introduce a local tour guide, he is very interesting and knowledge, and very enthusiastic along the way you will not feel bored very very good one, so anyone who wants to go there to play can book a date with him to chat and you will know I gave him five stars
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Clairh653
Mar 30, 2025
Best Vaca - My guide made our trip the best I’ve ever been on! We ate the best food and saw the best views! Best guide and tour ever! I honestly couldn’t have had a trip better than this!
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Victormv6510ci
Mar 30, 2025
Crete + Kostas = Special Family Day! - Great trip made more special by Kostas! He knows all about Crete-brought us to special eateries-even brought honey and special foods as part of our experience - he let us see harvesting of walnuts - stop to watch sheep on the hillsides - taught us all about olives - the trip was tailored made for us…and he helped us take lots of family photos! Hire Kostas and you will have a very special trip
Indeed!
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Voyage658394
Mar 30, 2025
So far over and above expectations!! - Kostas was BY FAR the highlight of our trip to Greece. In addition to the fascinating sights included in the tour, he pointed out local treasures and points of interest that most tour guides would not have shared with tourists. The personal touch in everything he did was unmistakeable; everyone felt cared for by him.
If you can, I highly recommend you book a private tour if your group is of some size. We did so and got some delightful stops with local businesses thrown in, giving us a feel for what it might be like to actually live in Crete.
Thank you Kostas. You’re definitely #1 for us!!
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Carryusaway
Mar 25, 2025
Fun, Comfortable, and Informative Tour of Crete! - Our group of 7 American travelers visited Crete in September of 2024. Our tour with Kostas from Stagakis Grand Prestige was a highlight of the trip! The van was very spacious, clean, and comfortable for 7 adults. Kostas is an excellent driver and tour guide! He is very knowledgeable of the Greek mythology and history associated with the island and he speaks flawless English. Kostas also had cold bottled water available as well as local snack at each stop. We highly recommend Stagakis Grand Prestige if you're looking for a great day on Crete!
We made a travel vlog of our time on Crete for those who want to see our experience. The tour with Stagakis Grand Prestige starts at approximately the 20 minute mark. Seach Youtube for @CarryUsAway to see our channel, as Tripadvisor will not let us post the link.
Efcharistó Kostas!
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