Overview
This tour is a great opportunity to experience many historical places located in two different regions, in one day!
Enjoy a road-trip that will let you explore spots at the Lassithi Plateau such us the historical Cave of Zeus and the monastery of Santa Maria Vidiani as well as the Historical Minoan Palace of Knossos in Heraklion!
You will visit the traditional village of Krasi with the beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest and biggest tree on
Crete. Enjoy our time in Cretan nature!
Later that day, you will attend an Olive Mill Farm where you will be guided around and learn more about the production of, olive oil, olive soap and honey. At the farm, a local lunch will be prepared for our group (not included in price), with unique view to the Agean Sea and the Cretan Mountains
In the end of the tour, you will be amazed my the Archaeological Site of Knossos. A palace, centre of the Minoan civilisation and culture.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
In-vehicle air conditioning
Professional Driver
Tour Guide
All fees and/or taxes
Knossos Palace Entrance: 15€
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Heraklion
30 min
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.
Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ. -
1 hour 40 min
Bus Drive to Dikteon Cave: 50'
We will visit the Cave of Zeus for about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
The mythical birth place of the king of gods Zeus, decorated with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. -
Monastery of Panagia Vidiani
35 min
The bus drive from Zeus Cave to the Monastery of Vidiani is almost 10' where you can enjoy the views of cretan countryside. We will stop for a visit at the Monastery for about 25'.
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Krasi
20 min
Bus Drive to Krasi: 15 minutes.
We will visit the little traditional village Krasi with its beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest tree on Crete, for about 20'. -
2 hours
Lunch&guided tour at an Olive Mill Farm (bus drive to the Farm: 25 minutes).
There will be a big variety of traditional dishes made from local products of Crete, homemade wine and meats from the surrounding mountains. After lunch there will be guided tour around the Olive Mill Farm about olive oil production, olive soaps, ceramics, honey etc. -
Heraklion
1 hour
Bus Drive from Lasithi to the Minoan Palace will take almost 1 hour, depending of traffic.
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The Palace of Knossos
1 hour
As soon as we arrive, our participants will enter the Archaeological Site with our Representative in order to attend a Guided Tour for about 1 hour and then enjoy some free time to take photos and admire the historic Minoan place.
ENTRANCE FEE: 15€ -
Heraklion
1 hour
Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Combo Tour: Knossos&Lasithi Plateau,Cave of Zeus&Olive mill Farm
Can I cancel Combo Tour: Knossos&Lasithi Plateau,Cave of Zeus&Olive mill Farm for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9–10 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide
What's not included?
- Knossos Palace Entrance: 15€
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Monastery of Panagia Vidiani, Krasi, The Palace of Knossos.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Cretan Odyssey
