Hoteller i nærheden af Knossos & Lasithi Plateau Villages,Zeus's Cave & Olive Oil Mill
Beskrivelse
Udforsk autentiske Kreta i luksus via en aircondition Mercedes Benz. Ledet af eksperter førere-guider, denne tur blander historie, mytologi og lokal kultur. Besøg en berømt olivenoliefabrik for at lære den traditionelle produktion og prøve "flydende guld" med lokale snacks. Rejs til Lassithi Plateau for at opdage den legendariske Grotte af Zeus, den mytiske fødested for Gudernes Konge. Vandre i de smalle gader i historiske landsbyer, se det monumentale gamle plantræ i Krasi og beundre de ikoniske Lassithi vindmøller. Oplev majestæt af Knossos Palace og betagende udsigt over plateau. Du får mulighed for at slappe af i maleriske pladser med en iskold kaffe og vælge en traditionel kretensisk frokost på en lokal perle. En perfekt, omfattende rejse gennem Kretas unikke arv.
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Rejseplan
Besøg en olivenoliefabrik for at lære om oliventræer og oliven og deres forbindelse med Kreta og om olivenolie, der gør den moderne, men også den gamle måde.
Se de gamle vindmøller, der plejede at pumpe vandet ud fra undergrunden for at vande deres afgrøder og også de andre til at male korn for at producere mel.
Besøg og udforsk den autentiske landsby Krasi, gå rundt i de stenbelagte smalle gader, mød den kretensiske traditionelle arkitektur af huse, se det ældste og største Platanus-træ samt den gamle akvædukt
Vi stopper nær Aposelemi-dæmningen for at tage nogle billeder og nyde en fantastisk udsigt
Vi kommer forbi dette smukke og gamle kloster, det tager cirka 7 minutter fra vores tidligere stop ved landsbyen krasi
Besøg denne gamle landsby Mochos med sin smukke kirke og plads.
Gå ind i hjertet af den græske legende med et besøg i Psychro Cave (også kendt som Diktaean Cave), den mystiske fødested for Zeus, kongen af guderne. Beliggende højt over den forbløffende Lassithi-plateau, begynder din rejse med en naturskøn stigning - enten ved en brolagt sti eller en traditionel æselsejlads - der tilbyder en betagende panoramaudsigt over dalens ikoniske vindmøller og robuste toppe. Når I går ned i hulens kolde, atmosfæriske dybder, vil I: Marvel at Ancient Wonders: Vandre gennem fem oplyste kamre fyldt med en høj tæthed af dramatiske stalaktitter og stalagmitter dannet over millioner af år. Se "Mantle of Zeus": Beundre grotten mest spektakulære formation - en massiv, gardin-lignende stalaktit, der hænger som en lysekrone over en skjult underjordisk sø. Touch Living History: Udforsk selve stedet, hvor gamle Minoanere engang efterlod offer til guderne, et sted så magisk, at det engang blev kaldt "Bethlehem of the Ancient World".
Vores sidste stop er Knossos palads arkæologiske område, hvor du kan udforske det på egen hånd, eller vi kan arrangere en officiel guide mod ekstra gebyr. Derefter afleverer vi dig på dit afhentningssted.
Vi stopper til frokost på den lokale restaurant med traditionel mad.(frokost er ikke inkluderet)
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
> For hoteller: Pick-up point er lige foran din reception område. > For krydstogt passagerer: Din guide vil møde dig i Heraklion havn, holde et skilt med dit navn på shuttle drop-off punkt. Pick-up områder: > Privat udgave: Heraklion, Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda og Plaka. > Semi privat udgave : Heraklion, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia. Vi kan vælge dig fra Agios nikolaos og Elounda / Plaka Hvis der er mere end 4 personer, hvis ikke kan vi oprette et mødested . Andre steder: For områder uden for de anførte afhentningszoner kan vi arrangere et mødested i Heraklion-regionen. Du vil modtage oplysningerne efter booking.
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Spædbørn og småbørn kan køre i barnevogn eller klapvogn
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Specialiserede sæder til spædbørn er tilgængelige
- Rejsende skal mindst være i moderat fysisk form
- vores flåde af minivans er bred nok til barnevogn tilgængelighed, men ikke så for kørestole
- For yderligere information om tilgængelighed, tøv ikke med at kontakte os, vi vil mere end gerne hjælpe dig, bare ring til nummeret nedenfor +30 6974724839
- For turer, der starter senere end 09: 00 fra krydstogter, skal du være opmærksom på, at du måske nødt til at springe en / et par steder for at komme tilbage til skibet i tide. Din guide vil tilpasse programmet efter dine prioriteter
- Der er en vandretur op omkring 15 til 20 minutter til indgangen til Zeus Grotte af en moderat niveau, så snart du når det 180 trin ned til grotten med håndjern..
- Garanteret rettidig retur til dit krydstogtskib
- Bemærk venligst: Bjergtemperaturer kan være betydeligt koldere end kysten. En jakke eller varmt lag anbefales stærkt til ture, der opererer i forår, efterår og vinter sæsoner.
- Zeus' hule er lukket hver tirsdag
Anmeldelser(109)
This is a full day tour that provides a flavor of what Crete is all about. You will see the Knossos Palace archeological site, cave of Zeus, mountain region, and explore the native olive trees, plants, and fruits that this region is known for. Lunch at a family Greek taverna. Michael, our guide, is proud of his heritage and gave us great insight into the culture and history of Crete. The tour went until after 6pm because he wanted to show us a small Crete village for some afternoon coffee….it was a true highlight. One of the best tours I have ever been on. Thank you Michael!!
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that this tour gave you such a memorable flavor of Crete. From Knossos and Zeus’s Cave to our mountain landscapes and olive groves, sharing the authentic essence of our island is what we live for. Michael is deeply passionate about Cretan culture, history, and hospitality, and he will be delighted to know how much you enjoyed his insights (and that special coffee stop in the village!). Thank you for letting us share our island with you, and we hope to welcome you back to Crete again soon!
Our tour guy Mike was fantastic. He made the day great with his knowledge and information about the area and the places we were going to see.
Thank you very much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that our guides were able to turn a busy, challenging day into such a positive experience for you.
We had a wonderful day with our guide, Mike. He was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Walking through the villages and discovering local plants was an unexpected highlight. I would highly recommend this tour.
Thank You for Exploring Crete with Us! We are absolutely thrilled to read your wonderful review. It is often those quiet, authentic moments—like learning about wild Cretan herbs and taking in the slow pace of mountain village life—that leave the most lasting memories. We are so glad you got to experience that side of our beautiful island alongside the famous historic sites! We will absolutely pass your kind words along to Mike. He has a deep passion for Crete's rich history, mythology, and unique flora, and he always goes the extra mile to make our guests feel comfortable and accommodated. Knowing he made your day so memorable means the world to him and the rest of our team. Thank you again for highly recommending our tour to fellow travelers. We hope your journey home was wonderful, and we would love to welcome you back for another Cretan adventure in the future
Mike was a fantastic driver and very knowledgeable of the Greek and Cretan history. Van was very clean and comfortable. Food stop at Seli Ambelou was amazing!! Would recommend this excursion to family and friends.
Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation! We are absolutely thrilled that you had such a great time exploring Knossos and the Lasithi Plateau with us. Mike is a fantastic guide with an incredible passion for Cretan history, and we will happily pass your kind words along to him. It's also wonderful to hear you enjoyed the comfort of the van and that amazing food stop at Seli Ambelou—those views and flavors are hard to beat! We hope to welcome you, your family, or your friends back to Crete for another adventure in the future. Safe travels!
The cave of Zeus is about 90 min drive and a steep hike to reach it , but certainly worth the drive. The Knossos palace is worth a visit, given the different building style of most archaeological sites in the area. The olive oil factory was very educational. Bottom line: Very interesting excursions, but 50% of your day will be driving around.
You are absolutely right that this comprehensive itinerary involves a significant amount of driving—it takes about 60 minutes just to drive directly up from the port. Because Crete's remarkable historical sites and geographical wonders are spread across a massive, mountainous island, traveling between them naturally takes time, especially when managing a tight schedule to ensure a seamless, on-time return to your cruise ship. To make the day as enjoyable as possible, we carefully pace our itinerary and divide the travel time into shorter segments between each location, ensuring you are never sitting in the van for too long at a single stretch. Furthermore, to make these journeys as relaxing as possible, we prioritize using premium, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz vehicles for all of our tours. We hope this allowed you to sit back in total comfort and fully enjoy the beautiful Cretan landscapes rolling by between our stops! Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we wish you many more wonderful travels ahead.
Mike was great company and so full of knowledge. The private tour is the way to go and worth every penny. He timed things perfect to avoid crowds and the heat. We learned so much about the area and history of Crete. We got to see and do so much in 1 day.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, and we are thrilled that choosing a private tour allowed Mike to perfectly customize your day, dodge the crowds, and share the very best of Crete's history at your own relaxed pace!
Our tour guide was wonderful Mike he was informative and very engaging. The Olive Oil mill was wonderful visit.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed exploring Knossos, the Lasithi Plateau, and the traditional olive oil mill with us. Mike will be delighted to hear your kind words—he always loves sharing the history and heritage of Crete with our guests. Thank you for choosing Luxury Crete Tours, and we hope to welcome you back again someday!
We had a great guide, thanks to Mike for this beautiful day
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Luxury Crete Tours! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great day exploring with Mike. He always goes above and beyond to share the very best of Crete with our guests, and we will be delighted to pass your kind words along to him. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another unforgettable VIP experience in the future!
Mike was keen on having us see as much as possiible before our cruise ship left. He does a great job!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time. Mike always goes above and beyond to ensure our guests experience the very best of Crete, even with limited time. Managing a tight cruise ship schedule can be stressful, but our priority is always to maximize your sightseeing while ensuring you return to the ship completely relaxed and right on time.
Wonderful boat ride to a historical island with a nice beach trip plus free time in a picturesque lake front village
Thank you very much for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed our island.
