PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages
Overview
Visit a olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production and we get to taste different kind of olive oil .
Visit the village of Mochos and Krasi and walk through the old narrow streets, Enjoy a coffee at the main square.
Visit the Cave of Zeus ( OPTIONAL)
Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths.
Visit a family pottery workshop ( OPTIONAL)
Stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to taste a few local dishes ( OPTIONAL)
Dive into the Minoan civilization while exploring Knossos Palace .( OPTIONAL)
Experience the Greek Myth with us and create memories that will last for ever.
We can customize the tour on your wishes and needs so just let us know.
We can pick you up from Heraklion port and Region . From Agios Nikolaos Port and Region, From Elounda , From Rethimno Region we can pick you up only if you book the PRIVATE OPTION.
What's Included
- Bottled water, coffee, tea
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel or Heraklion port
- Private Transportation with air conditioned vehicle .
- Liability insurance.
- Olive oil + Raki tasting.
- Knowledgeable English speaking local driver guide .
- Lunch OPTIONAL
- Knossos Palace - OPTIONAL
- 15 eu per person, currently the cave is closed every Tuesday.
Meeting and Pickup
PRIVATE OPTION We can pick you up from Heraklion Region, Rethimno, Agios Nikolaos , Elounda . SEMI PRIVATE OPTION we can pick you up only from Heraklion Region.DONT PICK UP FROM AGHIOS NIKOLAOS for the Semi Private Option.
λεωφοροσ 713 07
Leof. Nearchou 78, Iraklio 713 07, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Heraklion
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Omalia Olive Press
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mochos
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lasithi Plateau
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery (pass by)
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Aposelemis Dam
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Platanus Tree
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Palace of Knossos
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hersonissos (pass by)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled water, coffee, tea.
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel or Heraklion port.
- Private Transportation with air conditioned vehicle .
- Liability insurance.
- Olive oil + Raki tasting.
- Knowledgeable English speaking local driver guide .
- Lunch. OPTIONAL.
- Knossos Palace - OPTIONAL.
- 15 eu per person, currently the cave is closed every Tuesday.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace – Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water, coffee, tea
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel or Heraklion port
- Private Transportation with air conditioned vehicle .
- Liability insurance.
- Olive oil + Raki tasting.
- Knowledgeable English speaking local driver guide .
- LunchOPTIONAL
- Knossos Palace - OPTIONAL
- 15 eu per person, currently the cave is closed every Tuesday.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
