Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus from Elouda
9 hours
Group 1+
English
9 hours
What you'll do
Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the birthplace of Zeus. Take in the incredible view of the Lasithi Plateau. Next, visit the Knosos Palace, where Zeus’s son Minos intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe. Optionally, you can also visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Whenever you feel like it you can have lunch at a restaurant of your choosing.
Itinerary
- 1Mochos is a mountainous traditional village and has its roots back in the second Byzantine period.The views on the way to Mochos are magnificent.
- 2
Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refresing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers' Tree.
- 3
Admire the stunning view from the mills and get some amazing, instagram worthy, photos.
- 4
Walk up to this ancient Minoan sacred cave, which is believed to be the birthplace of Zeus.
- 5
Visit the Knosos Palace where Zeus's son, Minoas, intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe.
- 6
Optionally, you can visit the Herakleion Archaeological Museum which is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe.
What's Included
Bottled water
Private transportation
V.I.P. Class air-conditioned vehicle
Honey/Raki tasting
What's not included
Drinks and Meals
Souvenirs and personal expenses
Tickets to Knosos and Museum (15€, 12€)
Ticket to the cave of Zeus (6€)
Notes
Not wheelchair accessible
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
We pick up guests from their hotel at an arranged time.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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