Explore the Real Crete-Zeus’s Cave - Villages-Olive Oil Factory

5.0 (36 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Old wind Mills — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Goat doesn’t want to be on the photo…… — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join us on this full day Semi Private or Private tour to see the real side of Crete , walk into the paths of the Greek Goods and through narrow streets in the old traditional villages where you feel like time has stopped long ago …..visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil ,and of course taste some of them , drive around Lasithii Plateau up to an altitude around 900 m above sea level and learn about the old wind mills, visit Cave of Zeus where the God of all the Greek Gods was born …and of course enjoy a Cretan traditional lunch at a family restaurant up on the mountain , ( Lunch is OPTIONAL)

Dining Experiences Ports of Call Tours Olive Oil Tasting Restaurants Shore Excursions Excellent Quality Additional fees Port Pickup

At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Explore Real Crete

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick up and drop off from your hotel. Cruise port , or meeting point.
Included: Liability insurance
Included: Olive oil and Raki tasting
Included: Bottled water, Coffee, tea
Included: Informative English speaking local driver guide.
Included: Transport by air conditioned minivan or minibus, free Wi-Fi on board.

Not included

Not included: Lunch is OPTIONAL
Not included: Entrance fees: The cave it’s closed every Tuesday .

Itinerary

Explore the authentic heart of Crete on this full day semi Private or Private Tour and get the chance to explore the real side of Crete away from the resorts , explore the Traditional Villages , the Old Wind Mills , visit an olive oil factory and learn all about olive oil production and of course taste different kind of olive oils, explore Lasithii Plateau up on the mountain to an altitude around 3000 feet above sea level . Enjoy the amazing views from the mountains while riding in our comfortable air conditioned vehicles. Explore the Cave of Zeus where the God of the Greek Gods was born …. Learn about local traditions , history, culture and myths while enjoining a glass of local wines or 2 glasses or more … After all the exploring its time to enjoy a Cretan traditional lunch at a family restaurant up on the mountain (OPTIONAL) We can customise the tour on your wishes and needs Now it’s time to go back to your hotel or cruise ship …..

Stop 1
Platanus Tree
Aposelemis canyon
Malia
Hersonissos
Omalia Olive Press
Mochos
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
Lasithi Mesa
Heraklion
Analipsi
Dikteon Cave

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 from Heraklion port - Region ,Hersonisos, Malia , Gouves , Analipsi , Anissara , Agia Pelagia. From Rethimno , Agios Nikolaous, Elounda we can pick you up only if you book the Private Option.

We don’t pick up from Chania Region and Ierapetra Region .

End point

We can pick you up from from Heraklion port - Region ,Hersonisos, Malia , Gouves , Analipsi , Anissara , Agia Pelagia. From Rethimno , Agios Nikolaous, Elounda we can pick you up only if you book the Private Option.

We don’t pick up from Chania Region and Ierapetra Region .

Pickup points

Pela
Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
Hotel Kallia
Lili Hotel
Miramare Hotel
MariRena Hotel
El Greco Hotel
Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
Castello City Hotel
Karteros Hotel
Irini Hotel
Hersonissos Maris Hotel

and 547 more pickup points

We can pick you up from Heraklion port and region , Malia , Hersonisos, Anissara , Analipsi , From Rethimno, , Agios Nikolaos and Elounda we can pick you up only if you book the Private Option or you are 5 or more people.

We don’t pick up from Chania region and Ierapetra Region.