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Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory
5.0(771)7 hours 30 minutes
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From$130
History & culture
Knossos Palace and/or Zeus Cave + Olive Mill | Local & Private
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Knossos Palace and/or Zeus Cave + Olive Mill | Local & Private is an 8-hour history and culture tour in Iraklion, booked through Viator. From $97. Starts 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
Private tour led by a local driver-host, linking Crete’s ancient past with everyday life — from Minoan heritage and Greek mythology to mountain villages and family-run estates.
Two (2) Itinerary Versions:
• Knossos OR Zeus Cave (shorter version)
• Knossos AND Zeus Cave (full version)
What you’ll experience
• Knossos Palace — Explore the Minoan archaeological site
• Lassithi Plateau — Mythology and rural life
• Zeus Cave — Birthplace of Zeus (Closed on Thuesdays)
• Olive mill & tasting
• Traditional villages
• Historic monastery
• Pottery workshop
• Optional Cretan lunch
Your experience
• Fully private tour
• Flexible and unhurried pacing
• Stops adjusted to your interests and timing
Note: The Cave is closed on Tuesdays
Private Crete day trip • Cruise-friendly
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Bottled water
- Olive Oil & Local Products Tasting Fee
- Onboard Wi-Fi and Fast Charger
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, and Fees
- Liability Insurance
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup and Drop-Off
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
Not included
- Knossos Palace (Free: EU 65)
- Entrance fee - Knossos Palace (Free: EU <25 / Non-EU <18)
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge)
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
- Lunch Experience - Optional
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is it suitable for children?
- Specialized infant seats are available
Health & fitness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring
- Travelers should wear suitable shoes & clothes
Other
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites.
- Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
- The Cave is closed on Thuesdays
- Travelers from Cruise ships should take the earliest possible option
- We can accommodate big groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 pm.
Schedule checked Nov 15
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