Private Tour of Crete with Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau
Overview
Embark on a journey of discovery through historic Crete! Explore the magnificent Knossos Palace, marveling at the Minoan civilization. Visit one of the traditional villages, numerous in the area, to uncover its timeless charm and way of life. Experience the serene Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, a jewel of religious history. Engage in a hands-on ceramics workshop, crafting your piece of Cretan history. Then, enjoy a brief journey to a traditional tavern in the enchanting Lassithi Plateau. Savor authentic local cuisine and soak in the atmosphere of a classic Cretan tavern, creating unforgettable memories. Visit a local olive oil factory, where you’ll learn about the production process and sample some of the finest extra virgin olive oil Crete has to offer. This tour offers a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Informational support from CHERRY TRAVEL throughout your stay in Crete
- Coffee of Orange Juice in traditional tavern
- Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge
- Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets
- The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete
- Expert local guide-driver (non-licensed, does not accompany you inside Knossos Palace)
- Dinner
- Knossos Palace tickets 20 euro (from 26y.o.), 0 euro (up to 25y.o. EU citizens, up to 18 nonEU)
- Kera Monastery Entrance Fee (3 euro)
- Headphones: 2 euro/person (if your group is bigger than 7 people)
- Licensed guide in Knossos Site is excluded (optional extra cost 150 euro)
Meeting and Pickup
We discuss pickup points with each guest individually for their convenience. Pickup from any Hotel: outside of the hotel. Pickup from Heraklion Port: outside of Central Port Station. Pickup from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport: located outside the Arrivals area on the right side. Look for a small gate and crosswalk that leads to the other side of the main road, where you will find the bus station. Your pickup will be at that bus station.
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The Palace of Knossos
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Avdou
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Restaurant Tzanakis Michael
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Family Pitarokilis
2 hours 5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Omalia Olive Press
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Informational support from CHERRY TRAVEL throughout your stay in Crete.
- Coffee of Orange Juice in traditional tavern.
- Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge.
- Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets.
- The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete.
- Expert local guide-driver (non-licensed, does not accompany you inside Knossos Palace).
- Dinner.
- Knossos Palace tickets 20 euro (from 26y.o.), 0 euro (up to 25y.o. EU citizens, up to 18 nonEU).
- Kera Monastery Entrance Fee (3 euro).
- Headphones: 2 euro/person (if your group is bigger than 7 people).
- Licensed guide in Knossos Site is excluded (optional extra cost 150 euro).
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 of Crete with Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour of Crete with Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau 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
- Informational support from CHERRY TRAVEL throughout your stay in Crete
- Coffee of Orange Juice in traditional tavern
- Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge
- Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets
- The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete
- Expert local guide-driver (non-licensed, does not accompany you inside Knossos Palace)
- Dinner
- Knossos Palace tickets 20 euro (from 26y.o.), 0 euro (up to 25y.o. EU citizens, up to 18 nonEU)
- Kera Monastery Entrance Fee (3 euro)
- Headphones: 2 euro/person (if your group is bigger than 7 people)
- Licensed guide in Knossos Site is excluded (optional extra cost 150 euro)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
