Knossos & lasithi aldeias do planalto, Zeus's cave & olive oil Mill
Descrição
Explore a autêntica Creta em luxo através de um Mercedes Benz climatizado. Conduzido por guias Especialistas, este passeio mistura história, mitologia e cultura local. Visite uma famosa fábrica de azeite para aprender a produção tradicional e provar "ouro líquido" com lanches locais.Viagem ao Lassithi Plateau para descobrir a lendária Caverna de Zeus, o mítico local de nascimento do Rei dos Deuses. Passeie pelas ruas estreitas de aldeias históricas, veja a monumental árvore do plano antigo em Krasi e admire os icônicos moinhos de vento Lassithi. Experimente a majestade do Palácio de Knossos e vistas deslumbrantes do planalto. Você terá a oportunidade de relaxar em praças pitorescas com um café gelado e optar por um almoço tradicional cretense em uma jóia local. Uma viagem completa e perfeita através do patrimônio único de Creta.
Opções de passeio
Itinerário
Visite uma fábrica de azeite para aprender sobre oliveiras e azeitonas e a sua ligação com Creta e sobre a produção do azeite de forma moderna, mas também antiga.
Veja os antigos moinhos de vento que bombeavam a água do subsolo para regar as plantações e também os outros para moer grãos para produzir farinha.
Visite e explore a autêntica vila de Krasi, caminhe pelas ruas estreitas pavimentadas em pedra, conheça a arquitetura tradicional de casas cretenses, veja a maior e mais antiga árvore Platanus, bem como o antigo aqueduto
Paramos perto da barragem de Aposelemi para tirar algumas fotos e desfrutar de excelentes vistas
Passamos por este belo e antigo mosteiro, que demora cerca de 7 minutos desde a nossa parada anterior na vila de Krasi.
Faça uma visita a esta antiga vila de Mochos com a sua bela igreja e praça.
Entre no coração da lenda grega com uma visita à Cave Psychro (também conhecida como a Cave Diktaean), o local de nascimento místico de Zeus, o Rei dos Deuses. Perpendicular alto acima do deslumbrante Lassithi Plateau, sua jornada começa com uma ascensão paisagística - seja por um caminho pavimentado ou um passeio de burro tradicional - oferecendo vistas panorâmicas deslumbrantes dos moinhos de vento icônicos do vale e picos ásperos. À medida que você desce para as profundidades atmosféricas frias da caverna, você: Maravilhe-se nas maravilhas antigas: passeie por cinco câmaras iluminadas cheias de uma alta densidade de estalactitas e estalagmitas dramáticas formadas ao longo de milhões de anos. Veja o "Mantalho de Zeus": Admire a formação mais espetacular da caverna - uma estalactita maciça, semelhante a cortina que se coloca como um lustre sobre um lago subterrâneo escondido. Touch Living History: Explore o mesmo local onde os minoicos antigos deixaram ofertas aos deuses, um lugar tão mágico que foi chamado de "Bethlehem do Mundo Antigo".
Nossa última parada é no sítio arqueológico do palácio de Cnossos, onde você pode explorá-lo por conta própria ou podemos providenciar um guia oficial por um custo extra. Depois disso, deixamos você no seu ponto de partida.
Paramos para almoçar no restaurante local com comida tradicional.(almoço não incluído)
Destaques
O que está incluído
Locais e horários de recolha
> Para os hotéis: o ponto de recolha está em frente à sua área de recepção. > Para os passageiros de cruzeiro: Seu Guia irá encontrá-lo no porto de Heraklion, segurando uma placa com o seu nome no ponto de partida do shuttle. Áreas de Pick-Up: > Edição privada: Heraklion, Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda e Plaka. > Edição semi-privada: Heraklion, Kokkini Hani,Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia. Podemos escolher você de Agios nikolaos e Elounda/Plaka Se houver mais de 4 pessoas , se não podemos configurar um ponto de encontro . Outros locais: Para áreas fora das zonas listadas, podemos organizar um ponto de encontro na região de Heraklion. Você receberá os detalhes após a reserva.
Avaliações dos viajantes
Informações importantes
- Bebês e crianças pequenas podem andar em um carrinho
- Aceita animais de serviço
- Opções de transporte público disponíveis perto
- Assentos infantis disponíveis
- Requer condicionamento físico moderado
- nossa frota de minivans é ampla o suficiente para acessibilidade de carrinhos, mas não para cadeiras de rodas
- Para mais informações sobre acessibilidade, não hesite em nos contactar, teremos o maior prazer em ajudá-lo, basta ligar para o número abaixo +30 6974724839
- Para excursões que partam depois das 09:00, o itinerário pode ser ajustado para garantir o regresso a tempo ao seu navio de cruzeiro. Dependendo do horário de sua nave, você pode precisar pular um site. Seu Guia irá personalizar a rota de acordo com suas prioridades pessoais.
- Há uma caminhada em ascensão de cerca de 15 a 20 minutos para a entrada da caverna de Zeus de um nível moderado, bem como assim que você alcançá-lo 180 passos até a caverna com empilhadeiras..
- Garantia de retorno a tempo para o seu navio de cruzeiro
- Observação: as temperaturas de montanha podem ser significativamente mais frias do que a costa. Um casaco ou camada quente é altamente recomendado para passeios que operam nas estações de primavera, outono e inverno.
- A caverna de Zeus é fechada todas as terças-feiras
Avaliações(111)
Please hear me when I say, even though you will read countless reviews of how great Mike is as a host & guide, none of them do proper justice to how truly impressive he is during this excursion. The whole itinerary is packed with incredible sightseeing, delicious foods, and fun learning experiences, but without feeling overwhelming or tiring. The transportation is very comfortable, and Mike fills the driving time with encyclopedic knowledge applied to the day’s agenda. As a tour guide, Mike was punctual, very friendly, and deeply insightful. He has an endless first-hand knowledge and enthusiasm for the local Cretan history, culture, food, economy, etc. Mike was also engaging and asks questions along with answering all of our questions. The lunch break at Tzanakis Michael was one of the best meals we had on our entire trip, while also providing beautiful views overlooking the plateau. The personal walking tours through smaller villages and a coffee break were an added bonus to an already stacked itinerary. I cannot recommend this excursion enough, it was a truly delightful way to spend a day on Crete.
Dear Jules, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and glowing review of your day with us! Reading your words truly made our day. Mike is deeply passionate about Crete’s rich history, culture, and traditions, and he takes great pride in giving our guests an authentic, unforgettable experience—from the ancient stories to the quiet village coffee breaks and, of course, the amazing local food at Tzanakis Michael. Knowing that this was one of the best meals of your entire trip (and one of your favorite days on the island!) means the world to us. We are so glad the comfortable ride, carefully paced itinerary, and local insights made your time on Crete so special. It was a absolute pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another Cretan adventure in the future!
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.
