Zeus’s Cave-Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory-Old Wind Mills




Experience Crete's essence on a day tour through traditional villages, Knossos Palace, and lush landscapes. Discover olive oil secrets and savor a Cretan meal, all in a charming small group setting.
Experience Details
Join us on this full day small group tour or upgrade into a Private tour to see the real side of Crete , walk into the paths of the Greek Goods and through narrow streets in the old traditional villages where you feel like time has stopped long ago …..visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil ,and of course taste some of them , drive around Lasithii Plateau up to an altitude around 900 m above sea level and learn about the old wind mills, and of course enjoy a Cretan traditional lunch at a family restaurant up on the mountain , ( Lunch is OPTIONAL)
Last stop is to visit and explore Knossos Palace , OPTIONAL
What You Get
Good To Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Capsis Astoria Heraklion, Plateia Eleftherias, Iraklio, Greece, GR, 712 02
Open in Google MapsThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Our family trip to Crete was made truly unforgettable, and we have Explore Real Crete Tours to thank for it. From the moment we were greeted by our guide, it felt less like a tour and more like bei...read more
This is an absolute must if you are traveling solo or with family. I was recommended this tour by a friend who himself is a tour guide. So I trusted him when he recommended me this tour. Firstly, I...read more
We had a great day, even the best of our family trip on this excursion. Everything was well organized, the beautiful scenery, excellent restaurant, and especially our guide (Stavros) was exceptiona...read more
This tour was very personalized and extremely informative. Stavros took us to some smaller villages, which gave us a better idea of what life is like living in Crete. He was very engaging and fun....read more
We had the absolute pleasure of touring Crete with one of the best guides we've ever encountered. From the moment the tour began, it was clear we were in expert hands. Our guide was not only incred...read more
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