Private Full-Day Knosos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus from Rethimno
Overview
Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the birthplace of Zeus. Take in the incredible view of the Lasithi Plateau. Next, visit the Knosos Palace, where Zeus’s son Minos intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe. Optionally, you can also visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Greek Mythology Thematic Park. Whenever you feel like it you can have lunch at a restaurant of your choosing
What's Included
- Fridge
- Honey/Raki tasting
- Bottled water
- Fully equipped First-Aid-Kit
- V.I.P.- class, air-conditioned vehicle
- Greek Mythology Thematic Park
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Knossos Archaeological Site
- Cave of Zeus
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Mochos
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Krasi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cave of Zeus
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Greek Mythology Thematic Park
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Palace of Knossos
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
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).
- Fridge.
- Honey/Raki tasting.
- Bottled water.
- Fully equipped First-Aid-Kit.
- V.I.P.- class, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Greek Mythology Thematic Park.
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
- Knossos Archaeological Site.
- Cave of Zeus.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Full-Day Knosos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus from Rethimno is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Full-Day Knosos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus from Rethimno 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
- Fridge
- Honey/Raki tasting
- Bottled water
- Fully equipped First-Aid-Kit
- V.I.P.- class, air-conditioned vehicle
- Greek Mythology Thematic Park
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Knossos Archaeological Site
- Cave of Zeus
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
