PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages

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PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Monumental Plane tree . — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Visit a olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production and we get to taste different kind of olive oil .

Visit the village of Mochos and Krasi and walk through the old narrow streets, Enjoy a coffee at the main square.

Visit the Cave of Zeus ( OPTIONAL)

Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths.

Visit a family pottery workshop ( OPTIONAL)

Stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to taste a few local dishes ( OPTIONAL)

Dive into the Minoan civilization while exploring Knossos Palace .( OPTIONAL)

Experience the Greek Myth with us and create memories that will last for ever.

We can customize the tour on your wishes and needs so just let us know.

We can pick you up from Heraklion port and Region . From Agios Nikolaos Port and Region, From Elounda , From Rethimno Region we can pick you up only if you book the PRIVATE OPTION.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Explore Real Crete

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water, coffee, tea
Included: Pick up and drop off from your hotel or Heraklion port
Included: Private Transportation with air conditioned vehicle .
Included: Liability insurance.
Included: Olive oil + Raki tasting.
Included: Knowledgeable English speaking local driver guide .

Not included

Not included: Lunch: OPTIONAL
Not included: Entrance fees: Knossos Palace - OPTIONAL
Not included: Entrance fees: 15 eu per person, currently the cave is closed every Tuesday.

Itinerary

Heraklion

40 min

If you are on a cruise ship then we can pick you up and drop you off at the port .

After the tour we drive around Heraklion city first then we will visit the Lion Square, Venetian castle, Cathedral of Saint Titus so you can get a taste of our home town.
Omalia Olive Press

30 min

Visit an olive oil factory to taste different kind of olive oil , learn about olive oil and see how olive oil is made .
Mochos

40 min

We walk through the old narrow streets of the village to take a taste of the way of life of the locals, explore the old churches and then enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch at a family restaurant.
Stop 4

30 min

We visit the old wind mills that used to pump water up to water the crops.
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

Passing by

We pass by this beautiful Monastery on our way to Lasithii Plateau , if you would like to stop there for a visit it’s no problem.
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

20 min

We visit the old wind mills that were used in the past for grinding and enjoying the amazing views from up there .
Aposelemis Dam

5 min

We stop up on the mountain to see the aposelemis Dam in the distance…..
Platanus Tree

20 min

Visit Krasi Village where the oldest Plane tree in Crete is located .
Malia

Passing by

We drive through Malia town and Malia beach,
The Palace of Knossos

one hour Admission not included

You will visit and explore Knossos Palace, dive into the Minoan civilization and try to find the MINOTAUR……
Stop 11

Passing by

Pas by without stopping but could be also a potential pick up location for your group.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We can pick you up from Heraklion cruise port or your hotel in Heraklion Region for the SMALL GROUP OPTION From Rethimno , Agios Nikolaous , Elounda we can pick you up only for the PRIVATE OPTION.

Don’t pick up from CHANIA

End point

We can pick you up from Heraklion cruise port or your hotel in Heraklion Region for the SMALL GROUP OPTION From Rethimno , Agios Nikolaous , Elounda we can pick you up only for the PRIVATE OPTION.

Don’t pick up from CHANIA

Pickup points

Galini Apartments
Windmill Apartments
Hotel Oassis
Irini Hotel
Stelios Apartments
Carolina Mare
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Metaxa Hotel Heraklion
Elpis Studios and Apartments
Ilaira Hotel
Bali Diamond Hotel
Esperia Hotel

and 206 more pickup points

PRIVATE OPTION We can pick you up from Heraklion Region, Rethimno, Agios Nikolaos , Elounda .

SEMI PRIVATE OPTION we can pick you up only from Heraklion Region.DONT PICK UP FROM AGHIOS NIKOLAOS for the Semi Private Option.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

SEMI PRIVATE

Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR

PRIVATE TOUR : We can pick you up from Heraklion Region, Rethimno Region, Elounda, Agios Nikolaous.

We don’t pick up from Chania ,Ierapetra.

Pickup included