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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda

This private tour is created for history, nature and culture lovers. You’ll visit and explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau and It's 16 traditional villages, Zeus …More

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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda

This private tour is created for history, nature and culture lovers. You’ll visit and explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau and It's 16 traditional villages, Zeus...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$681

Eastern Crete: Villages and Scenic Views Full-Day Private Tour

Discover the authentic side of Crete on a journey through its traditions, history and everyday life. This private tour takes you beyond the typical tourist …More

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Eastern Crete: Villages and Scenic Views Full-Day Private Tour

Discover the authentic side of Crete on a journey through its traditions, history and everyday life. This private tour takes you beyond the typical tourist...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$683

Crete Shore Trip & Knossos Palace from Heraklion (Iraklion) Port

Discover the best of Crete on this top-rated shore excursion, perfect for cruise passengers docking at Heraklion Port. Begin your journey with a visit to …More

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Crete Shore Trip & Knossos Palace from Heraklion (Iraklion) Port

Discover the best of Crete on this top-rated shore excursion, perfect for cruise passengers docking at Heraklion Port. Begin your journey with a visit to...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$56

Private Full-Day Knosos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus from Rethimno

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. …More

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Private Full-Day Knosos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus from Rethimno

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....

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$738

Psiloritis Mountain and Sfendoni Cave 4x4 Cretan Villages Tour

Join our Psiloritis (UNESCO Global Geopark) mountain & villages tour for an unforgettable day in authentic Crete! Admire the breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Psiloritis, …More

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Psiloritis Mountain and Sfendoni Cave 4x4 Cretan Villages Tour

Join our Psiloritis (UNESCO Global Geopark) mountain & villages tour for an unforgettable day in authentic Crete! Admire the breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Psiloritis,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$106

Minoan Crete: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit and Lunch at Peza

*** IT DOES NOT include tickets to the Knossos Archeological site or the cost of a Certified Guide to the Knossos Archeological Site. *** Experience …More

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Minoan Crete: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit and Lunch at Peza

*** IT DOES NOT include tickets to the Knossos Archeological site or the cost of a Certified Guide to the Knossos Archeological Site. *** Experience...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$95

Guided Day Tour in Lasithi Plateau, Greek theme park and Villages

Take this trip to find out and enjoy a breathtaking view. Begin with a guided tour to the traditional olive mill and learn all about …More

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Guided Day Tour in Lasithi Plateau, Greek theme park and Villages

Take this trip to find out and enjoy a breathtaking view. Begin with a guided tour to the traditional olive mill and learn all about...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$112

Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition

When History meets art and craft. This excursion is for those who want to discover Crete from Rethymnon without a long way driving in bus. …More

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Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition

When History meets art and craft. This excursion is for those who want to discover Crete from Rethymnon without a long way driving in bus....

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$34

Private Tour, Olive Mill, Zeus Cave, Lasithi Plateau Half day.

Discover three sides of authentic Crete in one unforgettable private half-day adventure! Unlike crowded bus tours, this experience combines Cretan olive oil traditions at a …More

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Private Tour, Olive Mill, Zeus Cave, Lasithi Plateau Half day.

Discover three sides of authentic Crete in one unforgettable private half-day adventure! Unlike crowded bus tours, this experience combines Cretan olive oil traditions at a...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$344

Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market

Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region's most fascinating and vibrant cities with many historic monuments to visit. It is …More

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Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market

Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region's most fascinating and vibrant cities with many historic monuments to visit. It is...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$46

Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion

Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization. The tour continues to the town center …More

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Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion

Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization. The tour continues to the town center...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$37

Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave Tour from Heraklion

Discover the magic of the Lassithi Plateau, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. Surrounded by mountains and traditional villages, this fertile plain offers stunning scenery and …More

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Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave Tour from Heraklion

Discover the magic of the Lassithi Plateau, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. Surrounded by mountains and traditional villages, this fertile plain offers stunning scenery and...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$46

From Heraklion: Private Knossos Day Trip

At the desired time, an experienced English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a private vehicle ready to immerse you into …More

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From Heraklion: Private Knossos Day Trip

At the desired time, an experienced English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a private vehicle ready to immerse you into...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$68

Knossos Palace & Archaeological Museum: E-Tickets with Audio Tour

Experience Ancient Crete with time-slotted tickets to Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, plus two self-guided audio tours. Choose your time slot, receive tickets …More

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Knossos Palace & Archaeological Museum: E-Tickets with Audio Tour

Experience Ancient Crete with time-slotted tickets to Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, plus two self-guided audio tours. Choose your time slot, receive tickets...

4 hours

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$67

Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery

Discover the relaxed charm of South Crete on a comfortable day trip from Heraklion. Enjoy plenty of free time in the colorful seaside village of …More

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Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery

Discover the relaxed charm of South Crete on a comfortable day trip from Heraklion. Enjoy plenty of free time in the colorful seaside village of...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$49

This tour is a unique experience, to visit the most important places in Heraklion City. The tour schedule is flexible regarding the time spent at …More

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Private Tour Knossos & Heraklion City

This tour is a unique experience, to visit the most important places in Heraklion City. The tour schedule is flexible regarding the time spent at...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$375

Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete

Santorini is the southern island of the Cyclades, with an area of 76 km square and a coastline of 70 km long. Many legends take …More

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Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete

Santorini is the southern island of the Cyclades, with an area of 76 km square and a coastline of 70 km long. Many legends take...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$227

Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour

Discover the magic of the Lassithi Plateau, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. At 850m above sea level and surrounded by 18 villages, it offers stunning …More

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Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour

Discover the magic of the Lassithi Plateau, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. At 850m above sea level and surrounded by 18 villages, it offers stunning...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$57

Half Day Private Tour to Knossos Palace (Skip the line) & Panoramic City Tour

A private group tour around Heraklion and a visit to the famous archeological sites of Knosos and the museum. Private tours privide flexibility and personalized …More

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Half Day Private Tour to Knossos Palace (Skip the line) & Panoramic City Tour

A private group tour around Heraklion and a visit to the famous archeological sites of Knosos and the museum. Private tours privide flexibility and personalized...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$170

Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion

Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the …More

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Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion

Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$57

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