Why choose this Crete tour ?
Indulge in personalized service from our top local drivers with specialist knowledge in the comfort of a chauffeured luxury vehicle.
Take in the stellar ruins and sumptuous frescoes of the Palace of Knossos, appreciating it in a way that few will have the opportunity to do. Immerse yourself in labyrinthine wonder as we transport you back to a time when myth and history were indistinguishable.
Where there is culture, there is wine. Let us take you to the heart of Central Crete and specifically to the enchanting valley of Peza, a rich Minoan land with olive groves and red soils. Here you will discover a winery to taste Cretan indigenous varieties with divine aromas and flavors.
Visit Lasithi Plateau, at 835 meters above sea level, and be speechless with the beautiful surroundings and the archaeological structures of the villages. Be brave to walk up the hill and Visit Psychro Cave, the birthplace of Zeus, and live the myth.
Make the most of your Crete adventure
What makes Unique Minoan Crete: Zeus Cave, Winery Visit, Knossos Palace a unique experience ?
On the way back we will drive towards the villages of Mochos and Krasi and visit the oldest plane tree in Crete! In the center of village KRASI “PLATANOS” a tree over 2000 years old! 24 men hold around it! 1 hour • Free Admission Ticket
Our next stop is at the historical monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, inhabited and run by nuns. Here you can admire the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary, plenty of frescoes, and a variety of other icons, dating back to the 14th century.
Then we head to Lassithi Plateau, which is situated 850 m. higher than the sea level. It is surrounded by the Dikti Mountains and 18 quaint villages, which still retain the atmosphere of another era. You can admire the remaining famous windmills and the Venetian ditches, the drainage system of the Plateau. Pass by old villages and the fertile valley of the Lasithi Plateau.
Stop for lunch at the very best restaurant in the area with home-cooked meals. Four-course menu and wine.
The next stop will be the village of Psychro. You can visit the Dicteon Cave with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the myth God Zeus was born. Psychro is also well known for its handmade ceramics and the workshop there will leave you with the best impressions after your visit.
Note: there is a 10-15 min walk uphill to reach Cave and then we have around 100 steps down to get in and explore the Cave. You can also hire a small donkey from a local guide to get you up and down the hill for an extra charge. • Admission Ticket Not Included
Visiting one of the oldest and most well-known wineries in Kounavoi Village, 30 kilometers from Heraklion city. Arriving at the winery a host of the premises will arrange for you to join the vineyard tour as well as the cellar tour and then will arrange you a private table to proceed with a tasting. The wine tasting will consist of five (5) indigenous varieties.
A perfect place to relax with great views.
Knossos is the main Bronze Age archaeological site at Heraklion, a modern port city on the north-central coast of Crete. The site was excavated and the palace complex found there was partially restored under the direction of Arthur Evans in the earliest years of the 20th century. The palace complex is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. It was undoubtedly the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture.
In order to purchase tickets online for the archeological site of Knossos visit the official e-ticketing service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Pick-up Heraklion Area
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Pick-up Areas: Agia Pelagia, Amoudara, Heraklion, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analipsi, Anisaras, Herasonissos, Stalis, Malia
Private Tour: Maximum 4 people per vehicle
Duration: 8 hours
Traditional Lunch
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Pickup included - Rethymno Pick-up Area
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Pick-up Areas: Rethimno city, Bali, Fodele
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Duration: 9 hours
Lunch: Four-course meal with wine at the beautiful village of Archanes
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Pickup included - Elounda – Agios Nikolaos Area
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Pick-up Areas: Elounda, Plaka, Agios Nikolaos
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Duration: 9 hours
Lunch: Four-course meal with wine at the beautiful village of Archanes
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- Winery and Cellar Tour – Wine Tasting of 5 Indigenous Varieties.
Not Included
- Cave of Diktaion Andron entrance 6.00€ from 8 years old and older and 3.00€ for kids up to 7 years
- Kera Kardiotissa Monastery entrance 2.00€
- Knossos Palace Archeological Site * Admission Ticket 15.00 Euros Per Person
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by LocalTrips4U “Experience True Crete”.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
This ticket includes round trip transfer from your accommodation, winery visit, tour, and tasting as well as lunch at a local tavern.
IT DOES NOT include tickets to the Knossos Archeological site or the cost of a Certified Guide to the Knossos Archeological Site. A private Archeologist can be booked for a private tour at Knossos Palace. The cost of the Certified Archaeologist for small groups ups to 4 people, is 100 Euros per group. To be payable by the clients to the Archaeologist directly.
As for Cave of Diktaion Andron entrance is 6.00€ for 8 years old and older and 3.00€ for kids up to 7 years
