San Nicolafrom Rethymno

PRIVATE-Knossos Palace-Zeus Cave-Olive Oil Tasting-Old Villages

5.0(93 reviews)
7hFree cancellation

Description

Join us on this full day PRIVATE TOUR or book the SMALL GROUP TOUR OPTION to explore the Real Side of Crete together away from big crowds. Visit a few old traditional villages and walk through the old narrow streets …Enjoy an iced coffee or fresh juice at the main square …….visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about the olive oil ( Golden Liquid) production and taste different kind of this golden liquid. Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths . Explore the Old Wind Mills and enjoy the amazing views from around 3000 feet above sea level. Visit the Cave of Zeus where according to our mythology he was born …. Stop at a family restaurant to enjoy Cretan traditional lunch which is a must but it’s OPTIONAL. Now it’s time to travel back in time and visit Knossos Palace Now after creating unforgettable memories it’s time to go back to your hotel or cruise port .

Highlights

  • Private and Luxury
  • Port Pickup
  • Private Sightseeing Tours
  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion
  • Bus Tours
  • Archaeology Tours
  • Top Product
  • Ports of Call Tours
  • Shore Excursions

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

What's included

Included

  • Coffee, water ,
  • Knowledgeable local driver guide
  • Transportation with comfortable air conditioned vehicles .
  • Olive oil , and Raki tasting.
  • Liability Insurance

Not included

  • Lunch is OPTIONAL
  • Knossos Palace entrance fee ( OPTIONAL )
  • Entrance fee 15 eu per person. Cave is closed every Tuesday, to get to the cave there is a 15 minutes walking up hill then around 150 steps to explore the cave , going to the cave is ( OPTIONAL)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    We stol at an olive oil factory where we learn all about the

    We stol at an olive oil factory where we learn all about the Cretan Golden Liquid…… and of course taste a few different olive oils ……

    30 min
  2. 2

    Our tour starts from Heraklion city, Driving through and aro

    Our tour starts from Heraklion city, Driving through and around the city

    10 min
  3. 3

    Pas by without stopping but could be a pick up location of y

    Pas by without stopping but could be a pick up location of your choice.

    Pass by, no stop
  4. 4

    We stop at the old village of Mochos to walk through the nar

    We stop at the old village of Mochos to walk through the narrow streets , see the old churches and take a taste of the local way of life , probably have something to drink or enjoy some local food st a family restaurant at the villages main square .

    45 min
  5. 5

    We will see the old wind mills that used to pump the water u

    We will see the old wind mills that used to pump the water up from underground to water the crops, and the other wind mills that used to grain ,wheat and corn to make flour .

    1h
  6. 6

    Drive through the town but it could be also a pick up locati

    Drive through the town but it could be also a pick up location.

    Pass by, no stop
  7. 7

    We walk around the picturesque village of Krasi, take some p

    We walk around the picturesque village of Krasi, take some photos of the oldest and biggest Platanus tree in Crete.

    25 min
  8. 8

    We stop up on the mountain to enjoy the view of the Aposelem

    We stop up on the mountain to enjoy the view of the Aposelemi Dam .

    5 min
  9. 9

    For the moment the cave is closed but according to the Minis

    For the moment the cave is closed but according to the Ministry of Tourism it will open in April. There is a 30 minutes walk to the cave and around 185 steps to explore the cave then back up .

    1hAdmission not included
  10. 10

    A potential pick up location.

    A potential pick up location.

    Pass by, no stop
  11. 11

    A potential pick up location

    A potential pick up location

    Pass by, no stop
  12. 12

    We usually stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to

    We usually stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to have lunch but this is OPTIONAL….

    45 min
  13. 13

    A potencial pick up location

    A potencial pick up location

    Pass by, no stop
  14. 14

    This is our last stop and it’s OPTIONAL,

    This is our last stop and it’s OPTIONAL,

    1hAdmission not included

Meeting point

We will be waiting at the passengers gate holding a sign with your name .

Useful information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can pick you up from Heraklion Port and Heraklion Region, Hersonisos, Malia , Analipsi, Gouves , Agia Pelagia . ONLY if you book the PRIVATE TOUR OPTION we can pick you up from Agios Nikolaous Port and Region , Rethimno city and Region ,Elounda or if you are more than 5 people. We don’t pick up from Chania Region ,Souda Port , Ierapetra or Sitia .
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Adulto1-99 anni
    115

Review distribution

  • 5
    92
  • 4
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  • 3
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  • 2
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  • 1
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Available options

  • PRIVATE TOUR

    We can customize this tour on your wishes and needs . Pickup included

  • SMALL GROUP

    Pick up - drop off : We can pick you up from Heraklion Region and port. From Elounda , Agios Nikolaous , Rethimno you must book the Private Option Pickup included

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