Explore the Real Crete-Zeus’s Cave - Villages-Olive Oil Factory
Overview
Join us on this full day Semi Private or Private tour to see the real side of Crete , walk into the paths of the Greek Goods and through narrow streets in the old traditional villages where you feel like time has stopped long ago …..visit an olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil ,and of course taste some of them , drive around Lasithii Plateau up to an altitude around 900 m above sea level and learn about the old wind mills, visit Cave of Zeus where the God of all the Greek Gods was born …and of course enjoy a Cretan traditional lunch at a family restaurant up on the mountain , ( Lunch is OPTIONAL)
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel. Cruise port , or meeting point.
- Liability insurance
- Olive oil and Raki tasting
- Bottled water, Coffee, tea
- Transport by air conditioned minivan or minibus, free Wi-Fi on board.
- Informative English speaking local driver guide.
- Lunch Lunch is OPTIONAL
- The cave it’s closed every Tuesday .
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick you up from Heraklion port and region , Malia , Hersonisos, Anissara , Analipsi , From Rethimno, , Agios Nikolaos and Elounda we can pick you up only if you book the Private Option or you are 5 or more people. We don’t pick up from Chania region and Ierapetra Region.
Plateia Eleftherias
Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Explore the authentic heart of Crete on this full day semi Private or Private Tour and get the chance to explore the real side of Crete away from the resorts , explore the Traditional Villages , the Old Wind Mills , visit an olive oil factory and learn all about olive oil production and of course taste different kind of olive oils, explore Lasithii Plateau up on the mountain to an altitude around 3000 feet above sea level .
Enjoy the amazing views from the mountains while riding in our comfortable air conditioned vehicles.
Explore the Cave of Zeus where the God of the Greek Gods was born ….
Learn about local traditions , history, culture and myths while enjoining a glass of local wines or 2 glasses or more …
After all the exploring its time to enjoy a Cretan traditional lunch at a family restaurant up on the mountain (OPTIONAL)
We can customise the tour on your wishes and needs
Now it’s time to go back to your hotel or cruise ship …..
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel. Cruise port , or meeting point.
- Liability insurance.
- Olive oil and Raki tasting.
- Bottled water, Coffee, tea.
- Transport by air conditioned minivan or minibus, free Wi-Fi on board.
- Informative English speaking local driver guide.
- Lunch. Lunch is OPTIONAL.
- The cave it’s closed every Tuesday .
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Explore the Real Crete-Zeus’s Cave - Villages-Olive Oil Factory is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore the Real Crete-Zeus’s Cave – Villages-Olive Oil Factory will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel. Cruise port , or meeting point.
- Liability insurance
- Olive oil and Raki tasting
- Bottled water, Coffee, tea
- Transport by air conditioned minivan or minibus, free Wi-Fi on board.
- Informative English speaking local driver guide.
- LunchLunch is OPTIONAL
- The cave it’s closed every Tuesday .
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
