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Knossos & Lassithi Private Tour–Discover Zeus’s Land with a Local

By Crete Wanderer
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$409 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This private tour offers a deeper, more personal way to experience Crete beyond standard sightseeing. Fully customisable and led by a knowledgeable local driver-guide, it combines mythology, history, nature, and authentic culture into one seamless journey.

Travel through the scenic Lassithi Plateau, stopping at places many tours overlook, including a peaceful Monastery, Crete’s iconic windmills, and the 2,400-year-old plane tree in Krassi village. Enjoy an authentic tasting at a family-owned olive press, sampling premium olive oil, raki, and local products while learning about Cretan traditions.

The experience concludes at the Palace of Knossos with skip-the-line access and insightful tips provided. What truly sets this tour apart is its flexibility, personal attention, and storytelling approach, making it ideal for travellers seeking a private, meaningful, and well-paced experience of Crete.

Activity location

  • Aposelemis Dam
    • Chersonisos
    • 700 05, Potamies, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    • 1 Chatzidaki
    • 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

VAN PRIVATE TOUR (UP TO 8)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

We can pick you up from:: Heraklion Cruise Port, or from your hotel in Heraklion Region, Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia.
Private Custom Tour
Duration: 8 hours: Up to 8 hours
Mercedes-Benz Vito or Similar
Pickup included

Price details
AU$490.64 x 1 TravellerAU$490.64
Total
Price is AU$490.64
SUV PRIVATE TOUR (UP TO 3)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

We can pick you up from:: Heraklion, Stalida, Malia, Hersonissos, Gouves, Analipsi, Kokkini Hani, Amoudara, Karteros, Anissaras, Agia Pelagia
Private Custom Tour
Duration: 8 hours: Up to 8 hours
SUV
Pickup included

Price details
AU$408.87 x 1 TravellerAU$408.87
Total
Price is AU$408.87

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local product tastings (olive oil, honey, raki, where available)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Child seats & boosters available upon request
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible pick-up & drop-off time from your location
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local driver-guide (English speaking)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Assistance with skip-the-line entry at the Palace of Knossos
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fully customisable itinerary based on your interests
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water for each guest
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo stops at scenic viewpoints
  • What's includedWhat's included
    USB charging ports & Bluetooth access onboard
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to attractions or sites (if applicable)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Licensed tourist guide inside archaeological sites (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Aposelemis Dam

  • 15m

Assargiotakis Yannis Olive Oil S.M.P.C

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery (Pass by)

Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

  • 30m

Lassithi Plateau (Pass by)

Monastery Vidiani

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included

Cave of Zeus (Pass by)

Maison Kronio (Pass by)

Restaurant Tzanakis Michael

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included

Platanus Tree

  • 20m

Mochos (Pass by)

The Palace of Knossos

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket not included

Location

Activity location

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    Aposelemis Dam
    • Chersonisos
    • 700 05, Potamies, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    • 1 Chatzidaki
    • 712 02, Iraklio, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Heraklion Port Passenger Station
    • Leoforos Nearchou
    • 713 07, Iraklio, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Chania gate
    • 712 01, Heraklion, Greece

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