Knossos and Zeus Cave: Private Tour with Museum Visit

Embark on a full-day private tour to Knossos Palace, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Zeus Cave, and the Lassithi Plateau. Immerse yourself in Minoan history, mythology, and the stunning natural beauty of Crete.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Melidoni Cave - Venture into the intriguing depths of Melidoni Cave, one of Crete’s most remarkable and historically rich natural landmarks. Explore dramatic rock formations, expansive chambers, and breathtaking stalactites and stalagmites, while discovering the cave’s mythological, spiritual, and historical significance.
    Once a sacred site for the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Included liability insurance and local taxes
  • USB sockets available for device charging
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for your comfort
  • Flexible personal pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Entrances to Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum & Melidoni Cave
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch (Optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a distinctive private tour featuring Knossos, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the Cave of Zeus, and the Lassithi Plateau. Participants on this journey can immerse themselves in the grandeur of ancient Knossos, the most significant Minoan landmark on the island and unravel the intriguing lore which surrounds it. They can then delve into a…

Location
Melidoni Cave
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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W8282agjohnm
Jul 14, 2025
Best part of my trip! - Amazing experience! Tons of knowledge about Crete and Greece, and just generally fun guys to talk to. Honestly could have come to Crete, done this one tour, and then lied and said I was there for a week (with pictures to prove it)! Really fun, honestly this has been the best part of my trip. It was definitely the most authentic experience I’ve had here. Loved it!
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Luv_travel07
Jun 15, 2025
Great private tour - We had an unforgettable day on our tour to Melidoni cave and Knossos. Sakis was our guide and he is awesome. He even took us for a quick stop at an olive farm after my husband was asking him questions about olives. He was friendly and gave us lota of information and tips. He never rushed us, he was a safe driver. We had a long drive as we were staying in Chania. On the way back we stopped at this fabulous deli/ice cream store. I would strongly recommend Crete Wanderer for anyone looking to explore the island.
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Adamt12
May 16, 2025
Great full day visiting Knosos - Great private tour, we were picked up timely by our driver, Sakis who explained the day too us. We started with visiting the Melidoni cave, we then made a surprise stop to a local honey factory. We then visited the museum . After the museum, Sakis dropped us to a place that we could grab lunch. We then visited the Knossos palace. Before each stop, Sakis told us where to purchase tickets, where he would be after each stop and always made sure we were comfortable. It is a full day and from our hotel in Kaylves it is about a 2 hour drive but Sakis made it seem much closer.
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Roving38286416300
May 10, 2025
Excellent day trip in Crete with Leonidas - This review is long overdue. When we first found Leonidas on TripAdvisor, he had an almost perfect rating. However, we noticed that most reviewers had only written one review, which made us a bit hesitant. Still, after looking around and not finding a clearly better option, we decided to go with Leonidas—and it turned out to be an excellent decision. We visited Crete just after the New Year, and two of the planned sites were closed. Leonidas quickly suggested alternative sites and explained why they were even more worthwhile than those listed on the website. He even accompanied our boys to the bottom of the caves and, when he learned they were interested in a site not on the original itinerary, he added it just for them. He picked us up early in the morning and dropped us off in the afternoon—well beyond what was originally stated. We had a truly wonderful time in Crete. The place he chose for lunch was also fantastic (though I regret I can’t recall the name). This is my first review on TripAdvisor (though I’ve written a few on Google and Yelp), but I felt I had to write something to thank him for his exceptional service.
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Onair640267
Mar 25, 2025
Enjoyable. - Because Independent Day, All the museum and archeological sites are closed. We are visiting the outside. It will depends on the information from the guide. I am personally very interested in history. The local guide didn’t have a very systematic guide to us. However, he is very nice, responsible and he is maximizing all the time. He is doing his best bring us to the places we are interested in.
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Camilleh260
Oct 1, 2024
Really good day with a friendly, knowledgeable, caring driver - The driver arrived at our hotel door early, was welcoming and friendly. The car was comfortable and clean. The driver was knowledgeable about the area and able to respond to all of our questions. He took us straight to the entrance of each destination, helping us find the entrance and meeting us when we exited. He was friendly and interesting and generally fun to be around. He was a safe driver.
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Q7735vtrobertm
Sep 17, 2024
Full day tour from Heraklion Port - Let me start by saying Sakis was a great driver and very considerate and accommodating. We stopped at Kera Kardiotissa monestary, what a tranquil and peaceful setting with fantastic views. From there we moved on to Zeus caves. They are a nice attraction and a good walk up to see! We then saw some ancient windmills with an option to eat lunch there. We visited a nice olive processing facility where they had visualizations of the entire process. We moved on to our final stop of the day Knossos palace. We had all the time we wanted to explore all locations. Sakis was very patient! I want to add we stopped for a couple photo spots enroute and ice cold bottled water was provided throughout the tour. What a wonderful tour! Highly recommended. We wish Saki and the family all the best in the future! Definitely recommend.
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Suleiment2024
May 17, 2024
Recommended - This tour is a great way to visit Heraklion and the best attractions over there, the drive is about 2 hours each way but the driver was smooth and the car modern. This is definitely worth it if you aren’t looking to drive to Crete.
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Anita_l
May 18, 2024
A lovely day - The Museum in Herkelion is amazing. It is full of everyday objects and princely pieces all well organized and explained. Clients should be aware that this adventure does not include guides, just a driver who is as personable but not an expert on the sites.
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Robert_c
Jun 20, 2024
Don't book with people who act in bad faith - Due to inclement weather, our cruise ship did not stop in Crete, and we found out the morning of the tour. We immediately contacted the operator Leonidas and offered to proceed with a partial refund that would cover all of his expenses and preparation. He refused, offering only a discount on an indeterminate future tour that we both know is unlikely to ever come up. Whether or not he had a legal right to refuse refund, I would want to book with an operator who is genial, empathetic, and collaborative, and Leonidas showed himself to be none of those things when he realized he could earn easy money without providing any service.
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up to 7 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).