From €450
/group
Zeus’s Birthplace - Traditional - Villages - Old Wind Mills - Olive Oil Factory
Small group tour
This is our favorite tour in Crete because you get to see the real side of Crete, the monasteries, the old traditional villages,visit an olive oil factory, old wind mills, Lasithi Plateau the biggest one in Crete, Zeus Cave where the king of all the Greek gods was born. We were born and grow up in a village so we love nature and this tour gives us the opportunity to show you the old traditional villages up on the mountain with amazing views, the cave of Zeus ( we hope he will be there this time because last time we were there we couldn’t find him).. We will enjoy Cretan traditional lunch up on the mountain at a family restaurant but of course this is optional . After lunch it’s time toh it the road and get back home… probably drunk and singing…(drunk we don’t mean the driver )
Trip Itinerary
Picking you up from your hotel.
Stop on the way for a coffee.
Visit an olive oil factory.
Visit the picturesque village of Krasi where the oldest Plane tree in Crete is found.
Visit the Lasithi plateau with the old traditional wind mills.
Visit the Zeus Cave where Zeus the king of all the Greek gods was born.
Driving around the plateau through old villages that time seems to have stopped.
Visit the village of Mochos walking around to see the beautiful churches and then enjoying a Cretan traditional lunch.
It’s time to hit the road and get back to the hotel.
Meeting point + Tour duration
Meeting Point Options: Cruise Ship Port, Airport, Hotel Duration: 8 hours Normally the tour lasts around 8 hours but some times depending on the traffic or weather conditions it might last slightly longer or shorter.
Included
Liability insurance Private transportation Soft drinks, coffees, bottled water. Olive oil tasting Information during the tour.
Not Included
Cretan traditional lunch . Zeus cave entrance fee (6 euro adults/ 3 euro kids)
Reviews
This is an engaging itinerary for me to see more on Crete scenery and traditions .
The olive oil factory is an unique learning experience .
Most importantly , Eddie is a knowledgeable and fun person . The real experience on walnuts , almond , strawberry , apple , banana tasting are fascinating . Fruits are tasteful , all freshly picked up at the farm to eat . Really nice 👍.
I highly recommend this Zeus Cave traditional old wind mills village olive oil factory tour✨✨✨✨✨
Anita Cheung
4 December 2021
Eddie gave an amazing tour! He showed us the ins and outs of the “non-touristy” Crete. He was personable and had a great sense of humour. Eddie loves what he does and it shows! My 82 year old mom was well taken Care of!
Anne
27 July 2022
€80 per person
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One Comment
Macphail Family
yesterday we took the experience the real crete tour. Highly recommended! We have seen a lot and we have been told a lot. Also been to less touristic old villages. We had a fantastic hospitable and enthusiastic guide, Stavros. Small company. Delicious lunch, but nothing is forced on you along the way. Value for your money!