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Full-Day Private Tour: Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau, and Cave of Zeus Highlights
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28 Ratings
Mochos
Embark on a full-day private tour to explore the highlights of Crete, including Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau, and the Cave of Zeus. Discover ancient history, breathtaking views, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the region.
Embark on a full-day private tour to explore the highlights of Crete, including Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau, and the Cave of Zeus. Discover ancient history, breathtaking views, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the region.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mochos - Mochos is a mountainous traditional village and has its roots back in the second Byzantine period.The views on the way to Mochos are magnificent.
- Krasi - Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refresing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers’ Tree.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Admire the…
- Mochos - Mochos is a mountainous traditional village and has its roots back in the second Byzantine period.The views on the way to Mochos are magnificent.
- Krasi - Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refresing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers’ Tree.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Admire the stunning view from the mills and get some amazing, instagram worthy, photos.
- Cave of Zeus - Walk up to this ancient Minoan sacred cave, which is believed to be the birthplace of Zeus.
- The Palace of Knossos - Visit the Knosos Palace where Zeus’s son, Minoas, intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe.
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum - Optionally, you can visit the Herakleion Archaeological Museum which is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe.
What's Included
- Honey/Raki tasting
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- V.I.P. Class air-conditioned vehicle
- Honey/Raki tasting
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- V.I.P. Class air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
Begin your journey in the charming village of Mochos, known for its quaint alleys and vibrant gardens. Proceed to Krasi to see the ancient 2,400-year-old Writers’ Plane Tree. The tour then climbs to the Diktaion Andron, a historic cave thought to be the birthplace of Zeus, offering breathtaking views of the Lasithi Plateau. Continue to the Knosos…
Begin your journey in the charming village of Mochos, known for its quaint alleys and vibrant gardens. Proceed to Krasi to see the ancient 2,400-year-old Writers’ Plane Tree. The tour then climbs to the Diktaion Andron, a historic cave thought to be the birthplace of Zeus, offering breathtaking views of the Lasithi Plateau. Continue to the Knosos Palace, where Minos, the son of Zeus, left his mark on Europe’s oldest civilization. Optionally, explore the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Enjoy a meal at a restaurant of your choice whenever you wish.
Location
Mochos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ceri_e
Sep 25, 2025
Fantastic day tour - Fantastic day with a wonderful guide, experiencing life in Crete and so much about the island. We tasted home cooked treats and so much more. Well worth doing this tour!!
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Kate_k
Jun 20, 2025
An amazing day in Crete - What a wonderful day touring ancient sites in Crete with Kostas! The Mercedes Benz van we had was spacious and incredibly comfortable. He made our journey incredibly special by allowing us to customize our day. At every site he gave us a ton of historical information and analysis of the information available to date about the sites. He also surprised us with home baked Cretian sweets at every stop baked by his super talented mother which were incredible. If you do one tour in Crete it should be this one!
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Peter_k
Aug 13, 2024
Best Crete tour! - Fun tour, knowledgeable and fun guide. Comfortable ride. Don’t climb to the cave unless you’re in good shape. Just ride a donkey. Amazing food all along the way, too.
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Pelliengee
May 20, 2024
An Inspiration Tour - This wasn't just a tour, this was an intellectual, engaging, and, most importantly, transformative experience that money couldn't possibly buy.
We started the day with Kostas meeting us at our hotel with his luxurious van. Our first stop was Psychro. I made it to the cave and back by myself because Kostas assessed husband's knee condition and advised him, quite astutely, against going. I am still amazed that I completed the trek.
Next we stopped at a gift shop because I had told Kostas that I wanted something to take home, but not just any tourist junk. I now have a statuette of the goddess Themis. We also watched Kostas demonstrate the usage and purpose of the Pythagorean cup.
For lunch, we ate at a family-run restaurant called Seli Ambelou. The farm-fresh food is different from typical Greek fare. Needless to say, yummy as well.
Then we drove through Krasio (we passed on the option of walking though) and saw the impressive 2400-year-old plane tree. Final stop was Malia Palace (we were given the choice of Knossos or Malia and we chose Malia for its authenticity).
All along the way, Kostas inspired us with his extensive knowledge on myriad topics. Our takeaway from this tour is not just the memories and photos of the sites we visited, but also the invaluable information Kostas imparted on us that will be applicable to our lives.
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Robert_c
Oct 2, 2023
Awesome Experience - One of the best guides we've ever had. Knowledgeable and informative; he asked us how much detail we wanted, and when we said a lot, he gave us a lot. He also gave us some homemade (by his mother) treats, a jar of honey, figs, and some other treats....definitely an above and beyond guide. Knossos was amazing, as was the cave of Zeus.
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Valerio_t
Jul 11, 2023
Angie the best!! - Had the most amazing tour guide…Angie!! The best!!! Very knowledgeable, professional, well informed, knows the best times to get into Museum’s & avoid cues…Angie filled the day with perks, local treats & extra time to enjoy the day & learn. Highly recommend her 👍👍
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Lesleyp3197
Jun 24, 2023
It’s all about the quality of the guide. - You could not ask for a better day out. The various stops during the day were well planned and highly interesting, but the best part of it all was Angie, our fantastic driver and guide. She is professional in all aspects, extremely knowledgeable about the history of Crete (and many other things!), but she is also funny, down to earth and very good company. When we return to Crete, we will ask for her personally to lead our next excursion. Thank you so much!
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Lucas
Jun 13, 2023
Gorgeous sights, great guides! - Excellent day with Angie as our guide. Very knowledgeable, funny, and easy to get along with. Met the other guide, Kostas, at lunch in a wonderful Taverna with stellar food. Everyone is so fun and the sights are great. 10/10.
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Darren_m
Oct 26, 2022
A fabulous tour of Crete’s highlights - We had a fabulous time with Kostas. Even if the weather was somewhat less than great he kept us both entertained and informed throughout the trip. In particular, his knowledge if the ancient world and desire to spark original thoughts really kept us on our toes! We loved the little extras Kostas brought to the trip - from a visit to an olive oil factory to the honey from his family. We can thoroughly recommend this trip!
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Begob
Aug 26, 2022
An experience not to be missed. - We had a great day. If you don't want to go wrong and are looking for the best, Kostas is the one for you. The tour is shaped on your requests and in addition Kostas will propose you some additional special stops. Kostas is very punctual and helpful, an excellent driver and his van very comfortable. Very good with children. He will pamper you with produce from his parents' farm. You will judge if the price is adequate: in our opinion it is! Good luck Kostas.
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