Top 15 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 $44

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.Knossos Palace and Plateau of Lassithi from Heraklion Region

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $57

Full-day Crete tour from Heraklion to Knossos, Lassithi Plateau wind-pumps, Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Dikteon Cave, and a Cretan taverna.

“Overall you got what was offered from the excursion but BEWARE of a few details left out in the details. One being if you are one of the first stops being picked up as early as 7:45, you can be on the bus or shuffle buses for 2 dehours before your first stop at the monastery. Read more”

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7.Lasithi plateau,wine and olive oil tasting,Greek Mythology park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $114

Heraklion to Lasithi Plateau: villages, windmills, optional Zeus cave, olive oil, wine and raki tasting plus pottery, Cretan lunch.

“Our guide, story teller, driver Joseph was very knowledgeable. We went places that other tours did not dare to go. Lunch was more than we ever expected. Loved the small group. The SUV can only hold 5, there were 4 in our group.”

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8.Plateau of Lassithi, Monastery of Kera and Ceramics

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $36Best value

Full-day guided tour from Heraklion to the Lassithi Plateau, Panagia Kera monastery, Dictean Cave, and a Termiado ceramics stop.

“We booked the tour on a date which was available due to an error in their system, even if it shouldn't have been. The normal response of companies is to cancel the booking and write and apology. This company (and primarily the wonderful guide Viola) however sincerely apRead more”

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9.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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10.Lasithi – Zeus Cave -Olive Oil Factory – Traditional Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $167

Small-group Crete tour from Vassilakis olive oil tasting to Kera Monastery, Zeus Cave, windmills, mountain lunch, and Krasi plane tree with pickup.

“This tour was on of the best excursions our family enjoyed while on holiday in Greece. Our tour guide, George, was extremely knowledgeable, extremely kind, a great conversationalist, and was a joy to be around. The mountainous scenery of Crete is jaw-dropping and some of the sites he took us to were unforgettable experiences! The lunch was also incredible!! Again, this tour is a must while in Crete!”

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11.LASSITHI & KNOSSOS CRETE, full day professional guided coach tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $62

Full-day guided coach tour from Crete to Lassithi Plateau and Knossos, with Zeus cave, a mythology park, and hotel pickup. Entry fees extra.

“I did not complete this tour as scheduled. The meeting information was given to me after the cancellation period, was over two hours before the tour was to begin and involved possibly waiting up to 20 minutes at a public bus stop. I canceled my tour and have requested Read more”

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12.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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13.Full Day Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Lassithi Plateau from Elounda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $946

A private 7 to 8 hour Crete day trip from Elounda hitting Knossos, Krasi, Vidiani, Lassithi Plateau, and olive oil tastings, plus Zeus cave.

“Great experience with a wonderful tour guide and driver. This tour is a great way to experience a variety of Crete highlights in a single day. Lina knows Crete inside and out and is happy to customize the trip for you. Very laid back pace despite the fact that there is a lot to see in Crete. Highly recommend this tour!”

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14.Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $47

Full-day tour from Heraklion to the Lassithi Plateau, Zeus cave area, Kera monastery, and guided Knossos Palace, with pickup.

“The tour covered a lot of places: the Cave of Zeus, a convent, and Knossos Palace. It was a fair price for the amount of ground covered. However, the tour was not what I expected in many ways. It was in English, French and German, so you have to listen to everything three Read more”

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15.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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