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Knossos Palace and/or Zeus Cave + Olive Mill | Local & Private

By SunSud Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £453 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Private tour led by a local driver-host, linking Crete’s ancient past with everyday life — from Minoan heritage and Greek mythology to mountain villages and family-run estates.

TWO ITINERARY VERSIONS:
• Knossos OR Zeus Cave (shorter version)
• Knossos AND Zeus Cave (full version)
Zeus Cave operates from 15 May 2026

What you’ll experience

• Knossos Palace — Explore the Minoan archaeological site
• Lassithi Plateau — Mythology and rural life
• Zeus Cave — Birthplace of Zeus (from 15 May 2026)
• Olive mill & tasting
• Traditional villages
• Historic monastery
• Pottery workshop
• Optional Cretan lunch

Your experience

• Fully private tour
• Flexible and unhurried pacing
• Stops adjusted to your interests and timing

Private Crete day trip • Cruise-friendly

Activity location

  • Knossos Archaeological Site
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Knossos Archaeological Site
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece

Check availability

Knossos Palace Or Zeus Cave
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pick-Up from Heraklion City,: Port,Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari, Anissaras, Analipsi,Gouves,Kokkini, Malia, Stalis, Ammouda,Agia Pelagia, Fodele
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£435.40 x 1 Adult£435.40
Paid at activity£17.42
Total
Price is £452.82
Until Sun, 12 Apr

What's included, what's not

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    Bottled water
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    Olive Oil & Local Products Tasting Fee
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    Onboard Wi-Fi and Fast Charger
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    Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
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    Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, and Fees
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    Hotel, Harbour, or Meeting Point Pickup and Drop-Off
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    Private Transport in a Comfortable Van
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    Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
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    Knossos Palace (Free: EU 65)
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    Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge)
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    Personal Expenses, Tips & Service charge
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    Lunch Experience - Optional

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
  • Zeus Cave (operates from 15 May 2026)
  • Travellers from Cruise ships should take the earliest possible option
  • Travellers should wear suitable shoes & clothes
  • We can accommodate big groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Knossos Archaeological Site

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
A journey into the ancient Minoan civilisation unfolds through the remarkable remains of Knossos Palace, where architecture, symbolism, and mythology offer insight into Europe’s earliest advanced society. From May 1, 2026, the visit to Knossos Palace is offered as an optional component of this private experience and requires approximately 90 minutes.

Omalia Olive Press

  • 30m
You will discover how ‘liquid gold’ is produced from ancient times to the present day. During the olive oil tasting experience that follows, you will be enchanted by the flavours. Purchasing products is optional.

Platanus Tree

  • 20m
The plane tree is approximately 2,400 years old and has a perimeter of 24 metres, generously offering its shade and coolness. Some say that it is haunted by the spirits of famous writers, historic deals, and oaths kept forever.

Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

  • 15m
The plateau is dotted with windmills, the most important of which used to mill grain. These imperious windmills have withstood the test of time and the battles with would-be Don Quixotes.

Lassithi Plateau

  • 1h
The route through concealed villages will lead us to a tavern offering mouthwatering local delicacies. - A stop for lunch here is optional but highly recommended.

Cave of Zeus

  • 1h 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Cave of Zeus (Dikteon Cave) — Optional visit Depending on the itinerary version you choose, the legendary birthplace of Zeus can be included as part of this private experience. The visit takes approximately 80 minutes total and includes a ~1 mile (1.6 km) uphill walk on stone-paved paths, plus steps leading to and from the cave entrance. The cave is seasonal and scheduled to operate from 15 May – 31 October 2026, subject to local authority conditions. When the cave is not visited, the tour naturally focuses on the Lassithi Plateau, traditional villages, viewpoints, and the wider mythological and cultural landscape connected to Zeus.

Aposelemis Dam

  • 10m
Leaving the plateau behind, captivated by the panoramic views, we'll descend the mountain until we reach the sunken village of Sfendyli in the Aposelemis Dam. A brief stop will allow us to imagine how life in the village used to be, where one can almost see and hear children playing in a once vibrant community.

Location

Activity location

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    Knossos Archaeological Site
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Knossos Archaeological Site
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece

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