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Mythical Escape: Zeus Cave & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from Elounda

By Crete Private & Luxury Tours by Snami Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $1,191 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Come with us on a journey along East Crete revelling in the endless luxuries of the Lassithi Plateau which is basked in allure forests & fertile land dotted with iconic windmills.

From the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal, our knowledgeable local insider will ensure you experience the best of the whole itinerary. Discover quaint villages, local lifestyle, storied monuments, Byzantine Monasteries & Cretan art.

Tuck into a culinary odyssey & savour genuine tastes loved by our legendary forefathers. It’s our job to hook you up with only the most authentic eateries.

Amble in the footsteps of gods to the Cave of Zeus. Plunge into the mythical birthplace & sense the sanctity of this ancient site.

When in Knossos Palace, luxuriate in the eternal magnificence of the Minoan ruins & frescoes. Succumb to the personalised service of a top history-archaeology guide & let us stimulate you with eclectic information by ensuring a stress-free pace in all archaeological areas.

Activity location

  • Agios Nikolaos
    • Agios Nikolaos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Stalida
    • Stalida, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

VIP Comfort Minibus (9-Seater) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00am-12:00pm
  • English

Luxury Small Private Group
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Pickup included

Price details
CA $1,576.72 x 1 TravellerCA $1,576.72
Total
Price is CA $1,576.72
Until Sat, Jul 26
Premium XL Minibus (15-Seater) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00am-12:00pm
  • English

Personalised Private Group
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Pickup included

Price details
CA $1,850.23 x 1 TravellerCA $1,850.23
Total
Price is CA $1,850.23
Until Sat, Jul 26
Premium Minivan (5-Seater) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00am-12:00pm
  • English

Luxury Small Private Group
Minivan/Minibus VIP Class
Pickup included

Price details
CA $1,367.56 x 1 TravellerCA $1,367.56
Total
Price is CA $1,367.56
Until Sat, Jul 26
Premium Saloon (3-Seater) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00am-12:00pm
  • English

Luxury Private Tour
Premium Vehicle/SUV Class
Pickup included

Price details
CA $1,190.59 x 1 TravellerCA $1,190.59
Total
Price is CA $1,190.59
Until Sat, Jul 26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
  • What's includedWhat's includedOur assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
  • What's includedWhat's includedExclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guide: We take much pride in having the best local guides of Crete!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonal pick-up & drop-off (flexible pick-up time)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate expert guide in art, history, & archaeology
  • What's includedWhat's includedOur concierge support before & during your day trip
  • What's includedWhat's includedA chauffeured premium vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedVehicle amenities: mineral water, Cretan fruits & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks and meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission fees

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Agios Nikolaos
  • 45m
Hop on from the coast and hop off to the mountains on our captivating day trips from Crete fuelled with luxuriant raw natural aromas, scenes, and sounds.
Lassithi Plateau
  • 45m
Connect with our quintessential Lassithi Plateau tour and its essence of bottomless authenticity fuelled by the untouched local lifestyle.
Krasi
  • 30m
Unearth honoured Byzantine monasteries and sense the living monument of the Plateau, a millennial plane tree at the village of Krasi.
Family Pitarokilis
  • 1h
Embrace the Minoan civilisation art and encourage your creativity with our pottery artisans. Then unwind with local Crete wine tasting and savour melt-in-the-mouth traditional delicacies
Dikteon Cave
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Lift your spirit and explore the Cave of Zeus (Psychro Cave) by soaking up the elemental energy of this mythical place.
Chalavro
  • 1h
Indulge in an authentic gastronomic experience and scrumptious flavours at the Plateau’s local restaurants.
The Palace of Knossos
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Meet our brilliant history-archaeology Crete tour guide to experience Knossos' private tour with personal touch impressions.
Istron (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Plaka (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Elounda (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Sissi (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Milatos (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Malia (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Stalida (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAgios Nikolaos
    • Agios Nikolaos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStalida
    • Stalida, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMilatos
    • 724 00, Milatos, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLESisi
    • 724 00, Sisi, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIstro
    • 721 00, Istro, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPlaka
    • Plaka, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAgios Nikolaos
    • Agios Nikolaos, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLESchisma Eloundas
    • Schisma Eloundas, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMalia
    • 700 07, Malia, Greece

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