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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda

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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda is an 8-hour history and culture tour in Iraklion, booked through Viator. From $675. Starts 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Viator’s Worry-Free guarantee: if the tour runs late and you miss your ship, Viator gets you to the next port.

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About this excursion

This private tour is created for history, nature and culture lovers.

You’ll visit and explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau and It's 16 traditional villages, Zeus Cave, old wind mills, a 2400 years old Plane tree, a pottery, will have a Greek coffee in a traditional caffe, an olive oil mill, where we'll taste different kind of local olive oils and of course you'll enjoy in a family tavern Cretan traditional lunch cooked with fresh local ingredients.

The MUST of this private tour, is Knossos Palace.

It was known as Knossos during the Minoan civilization, which was one of the most advanced and influential civilizations in the Mediterranean region around 4,000 years ago. The ruins of the ancient city of Knossos, including the famous Palace of Knossos, is the most visited site in Crete and second most visited site in Greece after Acropolis.

Book this private tour today and you'll never regret it.

What’s included in this excursion

Included
  • Local English speaking Driver Guide
  • Bottle of Cretan Wine
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pick up & Drop off from your Hotel/Port/Airport
  • Greek Coffee, Tea, Raki, Water or Refreshments
  • Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
  • Liability Insurance
Not included
  • Knossos Palace entrance fee(20 - euro per person) 10 euro reduced
  • Licensed Guide at Knossos Palace (120 euro per group optional)
  • Lunch in family traditional taverna (optional)
  • Zeus Cave Entrance Tickets

Know before you go

Is it suitable for children?

  • Infant seats available on request

Health & fitness

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Other

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
  • For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time.
  • Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
  • Every Tuesday, Zeus Cave is closed.

Where this excursion starts

The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.

When it runs

Runs every day. Starts 8:00 am and 9:00 am.

Schedule checked Nov 15
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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda
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