Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Villages, Olive Oil Tour From Elounda
-Explore Knossos Palace, charming villages, and the stunning Lasithi Plateau.
-Immerse in Local Culture: Experience Cretan traditions, authentic cuisine, and savor olive oil, honey, and raki with warm hospitality.
-Exclusive Olive Oil Tour: Learn the art of olive oil production and taste the island's finest offerings.
-Comfortable private minivan tour with expert guide, including hotel, port, or meeting point pick-up and drop-off.
Embark on a private tour for those who value personalized service and a relaxed pace. Travel in a spacious, air-conditioned luxury minivan, exploring at your own rhythm without crowds. Your expert guide offers tailored insights. Visit Knossos Palace, traditional villages, and the ancient Platanus tree. Along the way, enjoy local delicacies and immerse yourself in Crete’s rich culture, history, and gastronomy. This exclusive journey blends comfort, elegance, and authenticity for a memorable experience in Crete.
Options
Private Tour-HERAKLION&ELOUNDA
Private: Exclusive private tour, limited to your group .Pickup is available from the Heraklion region, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos.
Pickup included
What's included in Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Villages, Olive Oil Tour From Elounda
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Knossos Archaeological Site
On this excursion you will visit two of the most important sights of Greece :the Knossos Palace and the Zeus Cave, Diktaion Andron. The tour starts, by visiting the Knossos Palace : the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan Civilization during the Bronze Age. There you will explore the stunning palace, built for King Minos and considered the oldest city in Europe
Omalia Olive Press
Leaving Knossos we will head out of town along the scenic coastal road, heading east with destination the traditional olive oil factory. There you will have the chance to learn about the process of harvesting and producing the’’ liquid gold ‘’: olive oil! You will be informed about its beneficial properties and taste its excellent flavor.
Here, we will stop for lunch, if you wish, at a traditional tavern overlooking the Lassithi Plateau, where you can enjoy authentic local flavors, cooked in a wood-fired oven.
Inclusions
- Bottled water, Coffee,
- WiFi on board
- Professional Driver Guide
- Transport by luxury air conditioned minivan
- Liability Insurance
- Lunch
- Gratuities ( optional)
- Knossos General Admission: €20 per person
- License Guide for the Knossos Palace (optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The visit to the cave includes a 15-minute walk uphill plus 250 steps down into the cave and back again is the same. For visitors who do not want to visit the cave, they can enjoy a coffee at the beginning of the trail enjoying the view of the plateau
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up point will be just out of the reception of your hotel or your residence or if you are with cruise pick up point will out of the main building at the harbor. Your driver will waiting for you with a sign with your name. We currently do not serve customers residing in the area of Chania and the port of Chania (Suda Port). We serve mostly from surrounded area of Heraklion and Lasithi. If you do not find your address listed, kindly inform us so that we will check if we can arrange a pick up for you or if we can arrange a pick-up point near your resident.
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Ticket Redemption
ID card or passort is required the day of the tour
