Top 8 Lasithi Plateau & Cave of Zeus Tours in Heraklion

1.Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Our pick

Small-group day tour from Heraklion to olive presses, villages, Lasithi windmills, Zeus cave, and Knossos, with tastings and pickup.

“Had an amazing experience and tour with Ed today. His communication was awesome before the trip and during it. So friendly and really made us feel like friends. Showed us what Crete is all about and even went out of his way to bring us back to our car. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone! A+++++++”

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2.Knossos, Lasithi, Lasinthos and Olive Farm Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · from $50

A long Crete day from Heraklion blending Knossos, Lasithi plateau views, Vidiani Monastery, Lasinthos Eco Park, and an olive farm mill tour.

“Lasithi was very beautiful, also the Cave. Knossos palace was a little disoppintment because there wasn't much to see for the money. Guide was okay. It took us 2,5h hours to get the first sightseening, because the bus stopped at many places on the way. Although the bus was nice and cold.”

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3.Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $127

Door-to-door Heraklion day trip: olive oil tasting, Lassithi Plateau windmills, Zeus cave area, Mochos cafés, and Knossos Palace.

“Nikos was amazing and filled the day with many adventures! We throughly enjoyed this experience and the tour was well laid out.”

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4.Lassithi Plateau & Kera Monastery Tour with Ceramics

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 169 reviews · 10 hours · from $44Best value

A full-day guided loop from Heraklion to **Kera Monastery**, the **Lassithi Plateau** villages, and a pottery stop, with Cretan lunch options.

“First we drove through the mountains and we got told so much information about the myths, people of greece and the land. We visited the monastery and had a guided tour round the little old church. We then drove up to near the cave. From the car park, the cave was roughly a 15 mins walk (if you walk fast) up a very steep path, but you have the option to ride a donkey for €10 each way. The cave was big and well lit. Around the area there were food and drink places. The Cave is free to enter if you are a european citizen with a valid id…”

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5.Knossos, Zeus, Villages & Olive Oil Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $128

Small-group day trip from Heraklion to Zeus sights, Knossos, mountain villages, and an olive oil factory with tastings and optional lunch.

“Our guide Ed was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable and hospitable, and had a great sense of humor. He kept the day fun and well-paced”

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6.Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Crete tour to Knossos Palace and the Lasithi Plateau, plus Kera Kardiotissa convent, Psychro, Zeus cave area, and village stops.

“we were happy we chose to do the activity. I would just say that if you choose to go down the cave of zeus you have to go fast as I feel like if you're a slow walker you could not have enough time. The guide was knowledgeable and the tour was both in English and French. Would recommend”

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7.Knossos Palace &/or Zeus Cave + Olive Mill | Local & Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $96

Private Crete tour with Knossos Palace, Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau villages, and an olive mill tasting, with door-to-port pickup.

“This tour was the highlight of our trip. George was great - responsive, helpful, and very understanding, especially since it was our first cruise and excursion in Greece. We visited the Omalia Olive Press, picked fresh strawberries in a field, saw the windmills on Lassithi Plateau, visited a peaceful monastery and stopped at a great tavern for truly delicious lunch. George also took us to great photo spots like the old Platanus tree and the Aposelemis Dam before visiting the Knossos Palace. George got us back to the cruise ship on time with zero stress - no rushing, just a smooth and well-paced day. We really felt like we got…”

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8.Full-Day Tour:Lasithi Plateau -Mythology Park&Knossos Palace

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · from $61

Lassithi Plateau views, Little Lourdes monastery, Greek mythology park tastings, pottery, and a guided Knossos Palace journey from Crete for $61.

“Two hours spent just picking up people for the tour. Host was incredibly hard to hear. It's a 20 min walk up steep hill to see cave of Zeus, which they failed to mention in description. But kudos to the driver as though those were tricky roads to manage.”

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