Heraklion: Private Tour to Cave of Zeus & Palace of Knossos Tour with driver
ID: GYG433189-780188
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Country: Greece
Description
Explore archeological and mythological Crete on this private tour from Heraklion. Visit the cave of Zeus, the god's birthplace, and the palace of Knossos, with its labyrinth that housed the Minotaur.
Take a day trip from Heraklion to Crete’s important mythological sites. Travel to the palace of Knossos, home to the legendary labyrinth that contained the Minotaur. Climb to the Psychro Cave, a sacred Minoan site associated with the birth of Zeus, and visit traditional Cretan villages as you go.
Start in Heraklion, where you will meet your driver and, optionally, your guide. Drive into the hills to Knossos, the large Bronze Age site of ancient Crete’s major city and the political center for the Minoan civilization.
Wander through the remains of large palace buildings and past the intricate foundations of what is believed to be the labyrinth built by Deadelus to hide the Minotaur. Next, head into the center of the island to the traditional village of Krasi, home to the enormous 2,400 year-old Platanus tree.
Drive further into the hills toward Psychro. After a short climb, admire panoramic views of Crete from the top of the hill before descending into the cave. The cave was an important site for cult worship during the Minoan period and is associated with the legend of the birth of Zeus.
Your final stop will be at the CretAquarium to admire the variety of sea creatures that inhabit the Mediterranean sea bed, including sharks and ghost jellyfish. Finish the tour back in Heraklion, where your driver will drop you off.
Highlights
- Step into Greek myth as you trace the intricate labyrinth that hid the Minotaur
- Explore the 4,000 year-old remains of the ancient palace of Knossos
- Visit the traditional mountain town of Krasi, home to a 2,400 year-old tree
- Descend into the sacred Pyschro Cave, the mythical birthplace of Zeus
- Admire creatures from the depths of the Mediterranean at the CretAquarium
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine.
The driver will pick you up at the designated point holding a sign with your last name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
