You will have the opportunity to Spend a full day exploring the authentic Crete and its mountainous villages with the comfort of luxury air conditioned vehicles, to become a part of its thousands years of history as well by having the chance to see from close up, all these significant sites and spectacular views, such as Knossos palace , Zeus's birth place and tour around these traditional villages and experience the methods of production of our "liquid gold" from the olives .
Additionally you have the option to eat as a local,with the traditional way of cooking, at a beautiful local restaurant.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Water,Coffee
✔ Small group tour
✔ Liability insurance
✔ Informative local English speaking driver guide
✔ Olive oil and honey tasting
✔ Pick up and drop off from Heraklion,Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Plaka area for the private version
✔ Pick up and drop off from your hotel or designated areas for the shared group version.
✖ Traditional Cretan and Greek lunch,house wine
✖ Entrance fees at Knossos Archaeological Site 15 euro for adults,and half price for kids
✖ Official licensed tourist Guide inside Knossos Palace
Departure & Return
Departure:
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We can find you at the parking area of the factory ,and we will have a written sign with the name you provided
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Omalia Olive Press
Visit an olive oil factory to learn about olive trees and olives and their connection with Crete and about olive oil making the modern but also the old way.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Platanus Tree
Visit and explore the authentic village of Krasi ,walk around the stone paved narrow streets ,meet the Cretan traditional architecture of houses ,see the oldest and biggest Platanus tree as well as the old aqueduct
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
See the old windmills that used to pump out the water from underground to water their crops and also the others for grinding grains in order to produce flour.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Aposelemis canyon
We stop near the Aposelemi dam to take some photos and enjoy great views
Duration: 5 minutes
5
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
We pass by this beautiful and old monastery it takes about 7 minutes from our previous stop at krasi village
6
Mochos
Pay a visit to this old village of Mochos with it's beautiful church and square .
Duration: 60 minutes
7
We stop for lunch at the local restaurant with traditional food.(lunch is not included)
Duration: 1.5 hours
8
The Palace of Knossos
Our last stop is Knossos palace archeological site where you can explore it on your own or we can arrange for an official guide with extra charge. After that we drop you off at your pick up point.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• our fleet of minibus and minivan are wide enough for stroller accesibility but not so for wheelchairs
• For any further information about accessibility, please don't hesitate to reach us we will be more than happy to help you ,just call the number below +30 6974724839
