Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda
Overview
This private tour is created for history, nature and culture lovers.
You’ll visit and explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau and It's 16 traditional villages, Zeus Cave, old wind mills, a 2400 years old Plane tree, a pottery, will have a Greek coffee in a traditional caffe, an olive oil mill, where we'll taste different kind of local olive oils and of course you'll enjoy in a family tavern Cretan traditional lunch cooked with fresh local ingredients.
The MUST of this private tour, is Knossos Palace.
It was known as Knossos during the Minoan civilization, which was one of the most advanced and influential civilizations in the Mediterranean region around 4,000 years ago. The ruins of the ancient city of Knossos, including the famous Palace of Knossos, is the most visited site in Crete and second most visited site in Greece after Acropolis.
Book this private tour today and you'll never regret it.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Cretan Wine, Greek Coffee, Raki and Refreshments
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick up & Drop off from your Hotel/Port/Airport
- Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
- Liability Insurance
- Local English speaking Driver Guide
- Knossos Palace entrance fee(20 - euro per person) 10 euro reduced
- Lunch in family traditional taverna (optional)
- Zeus Cave Entrance Tickets
- Licensed Guide at Knossos Palace (120 euro per group optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up and drop off from your hotel/port/airport We pick up and drop off all travelers from Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Malia, Hersonissos,Heraklion and Rethymno region. We don't pick up travelers from Souda port, Chania, Ierapetra and Sitia region. NOTE- For those who arrive in Heraklion by cruise ship, this private tour can start after their arrival. The driver guide, will be waiting at the shuttle bus exit with your name card.
What To Expect
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Omalia Olive Press
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Krasi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lasithi Mesa
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Tzermiado
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Restaurant Tzanakis Michael
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Aposelemis Dam
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Palace of Knossos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Infant seats available on request
- If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
- For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
- Every Tuesday, Zeus Cave is closed.
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).
- Bottled water.
- Cretan Wine, Greek Coffee, Raki and Refreshments.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Pick up & Drop off from your Hotel/Port/Airport.
- Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van.
- Liability Insurance.
- Local English speaking Driver Guide.
- Knossos Palace entrance fee(20 - euro per person) 10 euro reduced.
- Lunch in family traditional taverna (optional).
- Zeus Cave Entrance Tickets.
- Licensed Guide at Knossos Palace (120 euro per group optional).
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 Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda is as follows:
- 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 Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda 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
- Bottled water
- Cretan Wine, Greek Coffee, Raki and Refreshments
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick up & Drop off from your Hotel/Port/Airport
- Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
- Liability Insurance
- Local English speaking Driver Guide
- Knossos Palace entrance fee(20 - euro per person) 10 euro reduced
- Lunch in family traditional taverna (optional)
- Zeus Cave Entrance Tickets
- Licensed Guide at Knossos Palace (120 euro per group optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Infant seats available on request
- If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
- For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
- Every Tuesday, Zeus Cave is closed.
