Viator
From €116
Private-zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-olive Oil Factory-old Villages
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 walk through the old narrow streets, Enjoy a coffee at the main square. 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 if you book the small group tour or the private option.from Rethimno region, Agios Nikolaous and Elounda we can pick you up only if you book the Private option or you are 5 people and more .
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 8 of 11 stops have map coordinates.
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
- 1
Heraklion
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.
40 min - 2
Omalia Olive Press
Visit an olive oil factory to taste different kind of olive oil , learn about olive oil and see how olive oil is made .
30 min - 3
Mochos
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.
40 min - 4
Stop 4
We visit the old wind mills that used to pump water up to water the crops.
30 min - 5
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
Pass byWe 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.
- 6
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
We visit the old wind mills that were used in the past for grinding and enjoying the amazing views from up there .
20 min - 7
Aposelemis Dam
We stop up on the mountain to see the aposelemis Dam in the distance…..
5 min - 8
Platanus Tree
Visit Krasi Village where the oldest Plane tree in Crete is located .
20 min - 9
Malia
Pass byWe drive through Malia town and Malia beach,
- 10
Knossos Archaeological Site
You will visit and explore Knossos Palace, dive into the Minoan civilization and try to find the MINOTAUR……
60 minAdmission not included - 11
Stop 11
Pass byPas by without stopping but could be also a potential pick up location for your group.
Tour options
Small Group
SMALL GROUP : We can pick you up from Heraklion port and Region. Private Option we can pick you up from Heraklion, Rethimno, Elounda 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
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