Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the birthplace of Zeus. Take in the incredible view of the Lasithi Plateau. Next, visit the Knosos Palace, where Zeus’s son Minos intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe. Optionally, you can also visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Whenever you feel like it you can have lunch at a restaurant of your choosing.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Honey/Raki tasting
✔ Bottled water
✔ Private transportation
✔ V.I.P. Class air-conditioned vehicle
✖ Drinks and Meals
✖ Souvenirs and personal expenses
✖ Tickets to Knosos and Museum (15€, 12€)
✖ Ticket to the cave of Zeus (6€)
Pickup Locations
1. Sun Village Hotel
2. Stella Mare
3. Spinalonga Village
4. Hotel Kirki
5. Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
6. Elounda Infinity Exclusive Resort & Spa
7.
8. Mermaid 1
9. Phaea Blue Palace
10. Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel
11. Hotel Angelos
12. Angeliki's Apartments
13. Neapolis Hotel
14. Minos Beach Art Hotel
15. Hera Village Bungalows
16. Pergola Hotel
17. Eliza Hotel
18. Elounda Sunrise Apartments
19. Selena Village
20. Elounda Water Park Residence Hotel
Additional Info: We pick up guests from their hotel at an arranged time.
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Krasi
Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refresing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers' Tree.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
Admire the stunning view from the mills and get some amazing, instagram worthy, photos.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Cave of Zeus
Walk up to this ancient Minoan sacred cave, which is believed to be the birthplace of Zeus.
Duration: 1.5 hours
5
The Palace of Knossos
Visit the Knosos Palace where Zeus's son, Minoas, intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe.
Duration: 1.5 hours
6
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
