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Private Knossos & Lasithi Plateau Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

8 hoursViator
  • 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.

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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

Included
  • Pick up and Drop off from customers Hotel
  • Bottled water
  • Liability insurance
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private knowledgeable local guide
  • Transportation with Premium Vehicle
Not included
  • 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.

Schedule checked Nov 7
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Private Knossos & Lasithi Plateau Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
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