
Private Knossos & Lasithi Plateau Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
- Private
Private Knossos & Lasithi Plateau Tour with Olive Oil Tasting is an 8-hour adventure excursion in Iraklion, booked through Viator. From $201. Starts 7:00 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am and 9:30 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
About this excursion
What makes this tour truly stand apart is its balance — a seamless blend of Crete’s **mythic past**, **authentic countryside**, and **living traditions** that most visitors never get to see. It’s not a rushed sightseeing loop; it’s a private, slow-paced journey through layers of Cretan life, guided by locals who understand the island’s rhythm and character.
You’ll walk through the **legendary ruins of Knossos**, tasting the air of Europe’s first civilization, then shift gears completely to a **family-run olive mill**, where real people share their craft, not a staged show. And when the road climbs to the **Lasithi Plateau**, you’ll see Crete at its most genuine — windmills, shepherds, and tavernas untouched by time. It’s a day that connects myth with meal, stone with soil, and history with hospitality — the kind of Crete you remember long after your flight home.
What’s included in this excursion
- Pick up and Drop off from customers Hotel
- Bottled water
- Liability insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private knowledgeable local guide
- Transportation with Premium Vehicle
- Endrance to Knossos 20€ Pensioners above 65 and non EU citizens from 6-25 discount 50%
- Official Licensed Tourist Guide at Knossos Palace (optional)
- Lunch (optional)
Know before you go
Health & fitness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring
- Bring a light jacket just in case
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Starts 7:00 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am and 9:30 am.











