Zeus’s Birthplace-Lasithi Plateau-Old Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Greek, English
Private knowledgeable local guide .
Bottled water , coffees , teas
Liability insurance
Pick up and drop off from your hotel , port or meeting points .
Olive oil , honey and Raki tasting
Transport by comfortable air conditioned vehicles and free WiFi on board

Lunch, OPTIONAL

Overview

* Embark on this full day small group tour or upgrade into a Private tour so we can show you the Real side of Crete away from the crowds . * Walk through the narrow streets of the Old Traditional Villages and then enjoy an iced coffee on the village’s main square. * Visit an olive oil factory , learn all about olive oil production and taste a few different ones . * Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles. * Taste some local honey and a glass of Raki while learning about local traditions, history, mythology and culture. * Visit The picturesque village of Krasi and the monumental Platanus tree . * Explore Lasithii Plateau, the Old Wind Mills and enjoy amazing views from the mountains. * Tasting a few local dishes is a must while in Crete .( OPTIONAL) * Experience the Greek Hospitality and create memories that will last a life time. * Pick up and drop off from your hotel or Heraklion cruise port .

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick-up from hotels is outside the reception area. Cruise Ships - Your guide will meet you at the Heraklion port, holding a sign at the passengers station. Pick-Up Areas: Shared Tour - Heraklion, Kartero Gouves, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia, Sisi . Private Tour ; Heraklion, Kartero , Kokkini Hani, Gouves, ... Analipsi, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Stalida, Malia. Agios Nikolaous , Elounda , Rethimno. From Chania: Available on request for an additional cost. Other Locations: For areas outside the listed pickup zones, we can arrange a meeting point in Heraklion region. Read more ▼

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Heraklion

We start our tour from Heraklion.

5 minutes
Gouves (Pass By)

Pass by without stopping, or a possible picking up point.
Hersonissos (Pass By)

Pass by without stopping or it can be a location where we can pick you up .
Malia (Pass By)

Pass by without stopping or it can be a possible picking up location.
Omalia Olive Press

Visit olive oil factory to learn about how olive oil is made with the modern machinery and with the old machinery.

35 minutes
Mochos

We walk through the old narrow streets of the village, and enjoy a coffee or fresh juice at the main square .

30 minutes
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

We will see the old wind mills that used to pump the way from the underground to water the crops and the other windmills that used to grain wheat and corn to make flour.

30 minutes
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery (Pass By)

We pass by without stopping.
Platanus Tree

We visit the village of Krasi , walk around the stone narrow streets and old houses, of course have a few photos at the oldest and biggest Platanus tree in Crete.

30 minutes
Stalis (Pass By)

Pass by without stopping or a possible picking up location.
Lasithi Mesa

We stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain for lunch but this is OPTIONAL…..

45 minutes
Aposelemis canyon

We stop to enjoy the amazing views from above the aposelemi Dam and ofcourse it’s a good stop for the photo lovers……

5 minutes
Knossos Archaeological Site

This is the last stop of our tour and it’s OPTIONAL…..

1 hour

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund

June 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

We had a great time on...

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a great time on this tour with Stavros, he was a great guide with tons of knowledge about the island and all of the places we visited. If we come back to Crete we will always book with him for any tour that we would like to do around the island.

The REAL deal.

Stavros is an absolute LEGEND. You will not find a more authentic, amiable and jovial host whose knowledge of his homeland is only surpassed by his generosity and authentic Greek hospitality. You'll feel more like you're visiting a long lost cousin than on a tour. All of the stops offer excellent views, very real history and extreme respect for the local inhabitants as well as plenty of delicious natural snacks along the way from the best local farms.

A day with a man in the know

Stavros, our guide, was a dynamite. Be ready to engage and interact with a treasure trove of knowledge. The passion and love he has for his home land is apparent throughout the day. You will not regret booking s day with Stavros and his company.

Above and Beyond

Published on Dec, 2024

Stavros, with Explore Real Crete, MADE our Heraklion visit, going above and beyond! He was knowledgeable, relatable, humorous, and such a kind soul. Stavros took us to ALL the places we wanted to see, even though it was off-season. He made sure we would have an educational, fulfilling time. Even though the weather on our tour day didn't cooperate as much as it could have, Stavros STILL gave our family THE BEST experiences. Stavros even offered to reschedule because of the weather, but we wanted to continue. Stavros arranged for us to privately tour Omalia Olive Press with an authentic tasting, as well as a stop in a valley of olive trees, explaining the olives and process. He bought us coffees in a quaint, charming village, drove us to the windmills on the Lassithi Plateau, to Knossos Palace and to the ancient Platanus Tree in Krasi. As we visited in off-season, the winery we wanted to visit had already closed for winter, but Stavros went ABOVE and BEYOND, providing multiple varieties of wines and rakis for us to try in the natural beauty of the mountains. He did not have to do this, but provided this experience for us. Because Stavros customizes his tours per requests, he also took us to see highlights in Heraklion, such as the Venetian walls and the Rocca a Mare Fortress and to a cute stop for lunch. Stavros and Explore Real Crete are the BEST!! TEN out of five stars!!

Highly recommend!

Published on Nov, 2024

The trip is definitely a must do in Crete. The guide is super energetic, thoughtful and very knowledgeable about all places covered during the trip. Food is delicious and fresh from local areas, too. Highly recommend!

Zeus’s Birthplace-Lasithi Plateau-Old Villages-Olive Oil Factory | 7 hours 30 minutes

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Overview

Pickup points

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Meeting points

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End point

Itinerary

Heraklion

Gouves (Pass By)

Hersonissos (Pass By)

Malia (Pass By)

Omalia Olive Press

Mochos

Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery (Pass By)

Platanus Tree

Stalis (Pass By)

Lasithi Mesa

Aposelemis canyon

Knossos Archaeological Site

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