Crete Tour: Explore Knossos Palace and Zeus's Birthplace

Explore Crete’s history and culture: Knossos Palace, Zeus Cave, Lasithi, and olive oil factory. Enjoy traditional cuisine and luxury transport.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Omalia Olive Press - Explore an olive oil factory to discover the history of olive trees and olives, their significance to Crete, and the process of making olive oil both traditionally and with modern methods.
  • Platanus Tree - Visit the charming village of Krasi, stroll through its stone-paved narrow streets, admire the traditional Cretan…
What's Included
  • Water, coffee, olive oil, and raki tasting
  • Liability insurance
  • Informative local English-speaking driver guide
  • Pick up and drop off from Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Plaka area for private version
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel or designated areas for shared group version
What's Not Included
  • Traditional Cretan and Greek lunch,house wine
  • Entrance fees at Knossos Archaeological Site 20 euro for adults,and half price for kids
  • Official licensed tourist Guide inside Knossos Palace
Additional Information

Spend an entire day discovering the genuine beauty of Crete in the comfort of luxurious, air-conditioned vehicles. Opt for either a private tour or a small group experience that best fits your preferences, and relax in the capable hands of our skilled driver guides. As you travel, you’ll learn about the island’s rich history, mythology, culture, and…

Location
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Chatzidaki
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Alfredo_c
Jul 25, 2025
Our driver was super... - Our driver was super friendly and he made sure that we enjoyed our time. You can't go wrong by choosing this excursion.
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Michael_h
Jul 7, 2025
Wonderful day on Crete - An amazing day taking in some wonderful Cretan places. Our fabulous guide Michael was friendly, super-knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his home.
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Candace_j
Jul 2, 2025
Be Like Mike. GOAT - Mike made an amazing adventure 100x better. His knowledge of all aspects of the destination's was spot on, but his knowledge of plants, flowers, which grow natural, was an added bonus. It is guides like Mike that make Viator great.
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Thom_y
Jun 2, 2025
Olives with a crush! - Our tour guide "mike"was very proactive and attentive. His in depth knowledge and ability to discuss things off of the beaten trail, made this excursion more relevant and helped us better understand local culture.
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S6292nsrong
May 31, 2025
Knossos ruins - This was a very good experience. Went before 10am and missed the crowds. Got to see nearly all the featured parts and took many photographs. It was an overcast day and I was glad for that, as there is very little shelter from the sun. Did not have a guide but there were plenty of notice boards, which I photographed to read at my leisure.
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Sharon_m
May 26, 2025
A great tour!! - The guide Mike was so knowledgeable and very informative. He was courteous and thoughtful to everyone, making sure that everyone enjoyed themselves. The sites were well worth the trip! We never felt rushed, but we saw and learned a lot about Cretan history, the flora and fauna, mythology, and so much more. Our driver Manolis, was excellent! We always felt safe on those narrow winding roads. I would highly recommend this tour!! And thank you Mike and Manolis for a wonderful day!!!
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Tritonedv
May 18, 2025
Wonderful small group tour of the east side of Crete. - This tour was wonderful and I highly recommend it. Mike, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and personable! He provided not only the official recorded history of the sites, but also insight and context from the history of Crete, which was sometimes in conflict with the official recorded version.
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Antonia_i
May 9, 2025
Hilarity and History - We had such fun with Mike our guide! He was very informative and full of positive energy that never waned as the day went on. He went out of his way to accommodate us as we were travelling a distance to come on the tour. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone unfamiliar with Crete, it's history, and what makes it the beautiful island that it is!
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Kelly_s
Apr 28, 2025
We absolutely loved... - We absolutely loved spending our day in port with Mike. He was a great tour guide! We enjoyed learning about olive oil production and then our tasting was delicious. The scenery along the drive is wonderful. Enjoyed all of our stops.
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Danielle_g
Apr 7, 2025
Good experience - We enjoyed the tour and found Mike to be quite knowledgeable and friendly. Going around the various sites and then the lunch was lovely (note there are vegetarian options available). I would recommend other travellers take a jacket and wear long trousers when it’s not the height of summer as it’s absolutely freezing in the mountains. Despite the tour being good, I think the price tag attached to it is slightly exaggerated.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).