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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
- Drinks and meals
- Entrance fees (Knossos Palace 15€/person - Cave of Zeus 6€/person)
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
- Drinks and meals
- Entrance fees (Knossos Palace 15€/person - Cave of Zeus 6€/person)
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
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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(20 Ratings)
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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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Oanabida
Mar 25, 2025
Excellent tour with the best guide! - Amazing tour with Kostas! He was so knowledgeable and very attentive to the needs of our family! The van was very comfortable and spotless! We greatly enjoyed our tour from youngest (11yrs) to our oldest (79yrs). Would not hesitate to book again! He was very pleasant and truly went above and beyond to make our trip memorable.
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820roshanb
Mar 21, 2025
5 star! - My family had the pleasure of taking this tour with Kostas, and it was an experience to remember! From start to finish, he was knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly engaging.
Not only was he well-informed, but he also had a great sense of humor and knew how to keep everyone engaged. He took the time to answer all of our questions, ensured we were comfortable, and even gave us fantastic local recommendations.
If you're looking for a guide who goes above and beyond to create an enjoyable and insightful experience, you found him! Highly recommend!
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Robert
Mar 21, 2025
Best tour on Crete - Great experience. From the initial booking right through until he said goodbye with laughs smiles the knowledge of the tour operator was unbelievable. We had to change a couple things on the fly and they were very accommodating.
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Mayady
Mar 21, 2025
Great Tour worth a try! - This was a trip worth taking. Kostas is very knowledgeable and was a great host telling us about the history of Crete. The views are breathtaking and the trip was a lot of fun. Kostas went the extra mile with extra stops and many treats of local delights during our ride. Highly recommended!
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Jkobiska
Mar 20, 2025
Highly recommend a day with Kostas! - We had a fantastic day with Kostas while in Crete. He picked us up from the port in his immaculate and incredibly comfortable van and kept us entertained all day.
Zeus' cave is completely worth the hike up the small mountain and down into the cave. (See attached photos) Kostas took us to a great restaurant for lunch and made excellent recommendations on what menu items to order. He made road side stops several times for photo opportunities, shopping and fresh walnuts off the tree. The treats he shared with us (prepared by his mother) were absolutely delicious.
Kostas completely catered the tour to what we wanted to see and do. He took great care to ensure my 82 year old mother could participate in as much of our day as possible and when she couldn't, he took her to a small cafe to have a coffee/tea and wait for us.
It's only been six months since we were there but I'm already trying to plan a trip back to Crete so we can spend another day with Kostas. I highly recommend Kostas for a tour in Crete. You won't regret it!
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