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

10 hr
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4.9/5
Product code: 61532P24
4.9 · 8 reviews
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About this activity

Come with us on a journey along East Crete reveling in the endless luxuries of Lassithi Plateau that 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 & savor 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 personalized service of a top history-archaeology guide & let us stimulate you with eclectic information by ensuring a stress-free pace in all archaeological areas.

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What is included

Admission feesOther
Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposalOther
Dine as locals do: restaurant & bar recommendationsOther
Drinks and mealsOther
Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interestOther
Face masks provided for travellersSafety face masks provided for travelers
Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar
Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public
Full support from your travel planner before & during your daytripOther
Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s
Personal pick-up & drop-off with flexibly adjusted pick-up timeOther
Private history-archaeology specialized guideOther
Private knowledgeable local insider guideOther
Regular temperature checks for staffSafety regular temperature checks for staff

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Chania Prefecture

    2 hr - Hop on from the coast and hop off to the mountains on our captivating day trips from Crete fueled with luxuriant raw natural aromas, scenes, and sounds

  2. 2
    Lassithi Plateau

    45 min - Connect with our quintessential Lassithi Plateau tour and its essence of bottomless authenticity fueled by the untouched local lifestyle

  3. 3
    Krasi

    30 min - Unearth honored Byzantine monasteries and touch the living monument of the Plateau, a millennial plane tree at the village of Krasi

  4. 4
    Dikteon Cave

    1 hr - Lift your spirit and explore the Cave of Zeus (Psychro Cave) by soaking up the elemental energy of this mythical place

  5. 5
    Stop 5

    1 hr - Indulge in an authentic gastronomic experience and scrumptious flavors at the Plateau’s local restaurants

  6. 6
    Knosos

    1 hr - Meet our brilliant history-archaeology Crete tour guide to experience Knossos private tour with personal touch impressions

  7. 7
    Knossos Archaeological Site

    1 hr - Stroll the archaeological splendor of Knossos with personal touch impressions of our history-archaeology expert guide

  8. 8
    Panormos

    One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.

  9. 9
    Adelianos Kampos

    One of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

  10. 10
    Rethymnon

    One of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

  11. 11
    Georgioupolis

    One of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

  12. 12
    Chania Town

    One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure
0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

A fantastic guide/driver.

Our guide/driver Dimitrios Roukounakis was absolutely wonderful. From the time he picked us up to the moment he dropped us off he treated us like family. He was knowledgeable and even when our ship changed its all aboard time last minute, he ensured he got to the destination and back with just enough time to try the local foods in the port area. The vehicle was brand new, and extremely comfortable and spacious. Leather seats, lots of leg room! He stopped for coffee and restrooms anytime we asked. Knossos palace was beautiful and mind blowing. Well worth the money and drive. Thanks Dimitrios for making this a memorable experience!

Reviewed by RRRRdotETH - 2022-11-02
5/5

Magical Mythical Tour!

This was a fantastic tour! There’s no way we would have seen as much in one day, if we had not taken this tour! Highlights include; Cave of Zeus, Knossos Palace, Pottery workshop and craft shop, Lunch in traditional Greek restaurant, 2000 year old Sycamore tree & visit to a Cretan church. Our tour guide and driver Alexander was so informative & knowledgable. He had a brilliant sense of humour and had us in stitches for the journey! The car journey was so pleasant and he made our day so enjoyable. Our private guide of Knossos, Maria was an expert in Greek history & mythology. My daughters were fascinated by her tales of Greek mythology eg Icarus & Daedalus, The Minotaur, Zeus. “Mythical Escape” is money well spent & I cannot recommend it highly enough! Thank you!

Reviewed by Emma L - 2022-06-15
5/5

Great experience with knowledgeable guide and driver

Wonderful day in Crete. Highly recommend. Great history of Crete and beginnings of Europe. Very comfortable but be prepared to walk.

Reviewed by Dave - 2022-05-30
5/5

Tour that is full of interesting sights

High end tour with a wonderful guide (Christina) and driver (Manos). They were kind and very knowledgeable about their beautiful island, history and culture. Great photo ops. The vehicle was immaculate, luxurious and comfortable. Would definitely use them again.

Reviewed by Shkelzen H - 2021-09-28
5/5

Great Experience

We had a great experience with the Knossos Palace and Zeus Cave tour. Alexander was our guide. He has a pleasant personality and is very knowledgeable regarding Crete history. During our visit of Knossos Palace we were guided by Maria who was also very pleasant and knowledgeable. The restaurant near Zeus cave suggested to us for lunch served tasty food combined with an amazing view. The communication with the agency was perfect and it was no issue to shift the date of the experience due to bad weather on the originally booked day (however, I expect this would be more difficult during the main season). The tour is certainly worth the money and especially in these times a private tour feels more comfortable compared to large group events. There was no discussion for Alexander and us to always wear our masks while in the car together which was much appreciated considering that not all drivers or waiters on Crete wear their masks all the time. In total this was a highly recommendable experience we would certainly book again during our next visit to Crete.

Reviewed by watchmc - 2020-10-25

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