This excursion is designed for those who admire nature and culture. It will take you to the Cave of Zeus, quaint villages, ancient windmills, and an olive oil production facility where various regional olive oils will be sampled. Naturally, a traditional Cretan lunch is also part of the experience.
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Omalia Olive Press - Our tour begins visiting the 4rth generation olive oil factory.
Here you’ll have the chance to learn the way the Cretan people produce the golden liquid since thousands years, than we are going to taste different kind of extra local olive oils.
Note: 2 hours is spent for transport to get from one place to the other
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Kera Kardiotissa Monastery - Will pass by without stopping
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Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Here is our next stop, to enjoy the panoramic view and to see the old wind mills and to take a memorable photos.
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Lasithi Mesa - In this village we’ll stop to have a Greek coffee or refreshments and meet the locals
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Cave of Zeus - Explore one of the most visited sites in Crete, Zeus Cave.
According to the mythology Zeus was born here. -
Tzermiado - Passing bye
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Krasi - We’ll visit this traditional village with it’s monumental of the nature Platanus Tree, which is considered to be the oldest and most majestic of the plane trees in Crete and one of the oldest in Greece and the springs of the villages with fresh water.
- Pick up & Drop off service for convenience
- Liability insurance for peace of mind
- Air-conditioned vehicles for comfort
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Bottled water included
- Zeus Cave entrance fee(6-euros per person)
- Knossos Palace entrance fee(15 - euro per person)
- Licensed Guide at Knossos Palace (100 euro per group optional)
- Lunch in family traditional taverna (optional)
- Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you’d like to include, and we’ll tailor the tour accordingly.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You have to walk up hill 15 minutes to get to Zeus Cave (wear a comfortable shoes)
- Cruise passengers must provide the name of ship.
- Infant seats available on request
- If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
- For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.