Private Tour at the Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave and Wind Mills

If you are interested in history and culture, then a day tour of an archaeological site can be an exciting and informative experience.

In this private tour, you will have the chance to explore the nature, history, and tradition of the region of Lasithi Plateau with its 15 picturesque villages and Knossos Palace by an official tourism guide. On our way to Lasithi plateau, we'll stop at the Aposelemis Dam and the unique floated village of Sfendyli. Upon Arrival, at Lasithi we will first visit the old windmills and the famous Zeus cave.

The Zeus Cave is located at an altitude of 1020 m with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, which is the largest and one of the most visited sites in Crete. Afterward, we will stop near Kera monastery for traditional Cretan lunch. After lunch, we will visit a 4th generation olive oil factory where we will do an olive tasting and learn all about olive oil production. The last and the best stop of the tour is exploring with an official tourism guide the capital of Minoan civilization Knossos Palace.

Highlights

• First, we'll visit the underwater village of Sfedilis.
• You'll admire the breathtaking views and old windmills.
• You'll visit the largest cave in Crete and the birthplace of Zeus.
• You'll enjoy the Cretan lunch in a traditional taverna.
• See live, all the processes of hand-making knives. The owner will explain the history of hand-making knives and what knives mean for the Cretan people.
• Learn the process of olive oil making and taste different olive oil in the factory.

Please note

• Public transportation nearby
• Infant seats available
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• Infants must not sit on laps
• You have to walk about 15 minutes to get to the Zeus cave
• We pick up all travelers from Heraklion, Elounda, Hersonissos, and Malia. Ag Pelagia, Ag Nikolaos, Sisi, Rethimno.( We don’t pick up from the Chania area)