Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Villages, Olive Oil Tour From Elounda
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Villages, Olive Oil Tour From Elounda
Private Tour-HERAKLION&ELOUNDA
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Highlights
-Explore Knossos Palace, charming villages, and the stunning Lasithi Plateau.
-Immerse in Local Culture: Experience Cretan traditions, authentic cuisine, and savor olive oil, honey, and raki with warm hospitality.
-Exclusive Olive Oil Tour: Learn the art of olive oil production and taste the island's finest offerings.
-Comfortable private minivan tour with expert guide, including hotel, port, or meeting point pick-up and drop-off.
Embark on a private tour for those who value personalized service and a relaxed pace. Travel in a spacious, air-conditioned luxury minivan, exploring at your own rhythm without crowds. Your expert guide offers tailored insights. Visit Knossos Palace, traditional villages, and the ancient Platanus tree. Along the way, enjoy local delicacies and immerse yourself in Crete’s rich culture, history, and gastronomy. This exclusive journey blends comfort, elegance, and authenticity for a memorable experience in Crete.
Itinerary
Knossos Archaeological Site
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOn this excursion you will visit two of the most important sights of Greece :the Knossos Palace and the Zeus Cave, Diktaion Andron. The tour starts, by visiting the Knossos Palace : the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan Civilization during the Bronze Age. There you will explore the stunning palace, built for King Minos and considered the oldest city in EuropeOmalia Olive Press
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeLeaving Knossos we will head out of town along the scenic coastal road, heading east with destination the traditional olive oil factory. There you will have the chance to learn about the process of harvesting and producing the’’ liquid gold ‘’: olive oil! You will be informed about its beneficial properties and taste its excellent flavor.Restaurant Tzanakis Michael
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedHere, we will stop for lunch, if you wish, at a traditional tavern overlooking the Lassithi Plateau, where you can enjoy authentic local flavors, cooked in a wood-fired oven.Lassithi Plateau
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeNext destination is Plateau of Lasithi, the largest plateau in Crete, where hosted after the 1950s, the first, largest and most beautiful wind farm in the world with approximately 13000 windmills. Nowadays, unfortunately, only a few windmills remain in operation on the fertile plain surrounded by the imposing Dikti Mountains.Dikteon Cave(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe cave will remain closed due to maintenance work.Krasi
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThen driving between the mountains you will admire the flora and fauna, you will see many olive trees and will visit one of the oldest plane tree in the world, in the village of Krasi. There you will have the opportunity on the paved square to take unforgettable photos and you will taste the traditional “raki” drink next to the natural springs.Kera Kardiotissa Monastery(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOn the road that leads to the Lasithi Plateau in a green area of Northern Diktis, you will pass through the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery.Mochos
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will end up in the traditional village of Mochos where in the village cafes you will mingle with the locals and feel the spirit of Crete. In the end of this tour you will be driven back to your location full of nice memories, and with a big smile!
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AUD 1,116.33
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