Knossos and Zeus Cave: Private Tour with Museum Visit

Embark on a full-day private tour to Knossos Palace, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Zeus Cave, and the Lassithi Plateau. Immerse yourself in Minoan history, mythology, and the stunning natural beauty of Crete.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Melidoni Cave - Melidoni Cave is a fascinating and historically significant cave located in the village of Melidoni, in the northern part of Crete, Greece. The cave has a rich history and has been used for various purposes throughout the centuries.
    On your tour, you’ll have the option to visit Melidoni Cave instead of Zeus Cave. As you explore the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Included liability insurance and local taxes
  • USB sockets available for device charging
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for your comfort
  • Flexible personal pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Entrances to Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum & Melidoni Cave
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a distinctive private tour featuring Knossos, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the Cave of Zeus, and the Lassithi Plateau. Participants on this journey can immerse themselves in the grandeur of ancient Knossos, the most significant Minoan landmark on the island and unravel the intriguing lore which surrounds it. They can then delve into a…

Location
Melidoni Cave
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Camilleh260
Oct 1, 2024
Really good day with a friendly, knowledgeable, caring driver - The driver arrived at our hotel door early, was welcoming and friendly. The car was comfortable and clean. The driver was knowledgeable about the area and able to respond to all of our questions. He took us straight to the entrance of each destination, helping us find the entrance and meeting us when we exited. He was friendly and interesting and generally fun to be around. He was a safe driver.
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Q7735vtrobertm
Sep 17, 2024
Full day tour from Heraklion Port - Let me start by saying Sakis was a great driver and very considerate and accommodating. We stopped at Kera Kardiotissa monestary, what a tranquil and peaceful setting with fantastic views. From there we moved on to Zeus caves. They are a nice attraction and a good walk up to see! We then saw some ancient windmills with an option to eat lunch there. We visited a nice olive processing facility where they had visualizations of the entire process. We moved on to our final stop of the day Knossos palace. We had all the time we wanted to explore all locations. Sakis was very patient! I want to add we stopped for a couple photo spots enroute and ice cold bottled water was provided throughout the tour. What a wonderful tour! Highly recommended. We wish Saki and the family all the best in the future! Definitely recommend.
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Suleiment2024
May 17, 2024
Recommended - This tour is a great way to visit Heraklion and the best attractions over there, the drive is about 2 hours each way but the driver was smooth and the car modern. This is definitely worth it if you aren’t looking to drive to Crete.
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Irinka_ok
Apr 18, 2024
Amazing experience - We had two amazing private day trips with Leonidas whilst on family vacation in Crete. We went to the Heraklion museum, Knossos Palace and the cave on one day and had a fabulous trip to the mountains on the other. Leonidas is simply great. Very knowledgeable, a very good driver which one appreciates when travelling with young children and he took us to excellent lunch places. He even sourced car seats for our children which was very much appreciated. I highly recommend Crete Wanderer to anyone. We had a great time. Thank you, Leonidas!
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Albert_t
Mar 17, 2024
Memorable tour - Our tour guide Leo was very professional and knowledgeable about the Cave Zeus and Knossos Palace which was very helpful. In addition, Leo took us to a couple more destinations along the way, time permitting. The restaurant Leo recommended for lunch has excellent seafood which we requested. Overall, an excellent experience of Crete! Leo also arrived on time and he is very friendly and professional.
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Camilla_f
Mar 15, 2024
What it says on the label - Met and returned on time and very pleasant day with nice driver. Much appreciated from a doddery oldie
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Leah_s
Feb 28, 2024
If you don't want to rent a car, get this tour! - We had an amazing tour!! Leonidas was an excellent guide and driver. He took us to the perfect lunch spot too. We debated renting a car and once we decided not to, we opted in for a full day tour instead. And I’m so glad we did that. Took away the stress of driving and we were able to explore more of Crete than just Chania, so worth every penny. Thank you, Leonidas!
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Leahsx4944lh
Feb 25, 2024
Amazing adventure! - This was an amazing tour!! Leonidas was an excellent guide and driver. He took us to the perfect lunch spot too. We debated renting a car and once we decided not to, we opted in for a full day tour instead. And I’m so glad we did that. Took away the stress of driving and we were able to explore more of Crete than just Chania, so worth every penny. Thank you, Leonidas!
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Anita_l
May 18, 2024
A lovely day - The Museum in Herkelion is amazing. It is full of everyday objects and princely pieces all well organized and explained. Clients should be aware that this adventure does not include guides, just a driver who is as personable but not an expert on the sites.
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Robert_c
Jun 20, 2024
Don't book with people who act in bad faith - Due to inclement weather, our cruise ship did not stop in Crete, and we found out the morning of the tour. We immediately contacted the operator Leonidas and offered to proceed with a partial refund that would cover all of his expenses and preparation. He refused, offering only a discount on an indeterminate future tour that we both know is unlikely to ever come up. Whether or not he had a legal right to refuse refund, I would want to book with an operator who is genial, empathetic, and collaborative, and Leonidas showed himself to be none of those things when he realized he could earn easy money without providing any service.
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From $377 (Per Vehicle)
up to 4 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).