HERAKLION · DESTINATION
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular zeus cave tours in Heraklion. Here's what each one actually delivers, who runs them, and what they cost.
Heraklion to Knossos and Zeus Cave with olive oil tastings, village streets, Lasithi windmills, and Aposelemis Dam views.
“This was a fantastic experience. Stavros was great fun, and overflowing with stories and facts. He is especially good with kids. Really, he should lead school trips. Definitely worth the experience.”
A guided day from Heraklion across the Lasithi Plateau: olive oil tasting, village stops, Zeus-area cave views, and Knossos Palace.
“George was a great guide - very personable and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time. Everything went smoothly.”
Private full-day trip from Heraklion to Mochos, Krasi, Lasithi Plateau windmills, Zeus Cave and Knossos, with honey and raki tasting.
“Very knowledgeable and proud tour guide. We were able to adjust our destinations”
Small-group Crete day trip from Heraklion to Lasithi Plateau and Knossos with olive oil tasting, pottery, windmills, wine, and village stops.
“Had a fantastic time on this tour! Spyros was a wonderful tour guide, he really elevated the experience for us! It was an incredible, full day, would definitely recommend this tour.”
Private 4x4 jeep tour from Heraklion visiting Zeus Cave area, Lasithi Plateau windmills, sunken village Aposelemis Dam, and Cretan villages.
“Our Jeep tour was such a fun adventure! We loved our private group experience. It worked great for our cruise excursion. Dimitri spoke great English and made the whole experience entertaining from start to finish. It was the perfect way to explore the area with plenty of laughs and great stories along the way. Highly…”
A full-day private Crete adventure from Heraklion: Aposelemis Dam, olive oil tasting, Lasithi Plateau windmills, Vidiani Monastery, Knossos.
“Great experience in Kotor! We really enjoyed viewing the sights on the island and checking the windmills and olive press. Lunch spot was an excellent choice! It was nice experience although I would have liked to have seen the palace.”
Small-group Crete day trip from Heraklion: Knossos Palace, Zeus mythology stops, Lasithi Plateau windmills, villages, and olive oil tasting.
“Effortlessly switching between informational and personal flair, the guide Stavros is a welcoming and friendly chap. He communicates well and listens to what the group wants. It's like getting a tour from distant uncle.”
A long but rewarding Crete road trip to Vidiani Monastery, the Cave of Zeus, Krasi village, and an olive mill farm with tasting.
“I felt a bit ripped off as in the description it said Cretan lunch was included in the ticket cost but it wasn’t and they wanted €15 for a basic buffet that was nearly empty by the time we got there. It was a nice trip except for the over 90 minutes of pick up…”
Private Zeus Cave and Knossos day trip from Heraklion with Lassithi Plateau stops, artisan time, and a guided Knossos visit.
“The tour consists of Zues' cave and the palace. Our tour guide is a very knowledgeable lady, Christiana. The hike up to the cave was not easy and there is a long line to get in so we were a bit delayed. We got donkey rides for my daughter and she loved it. The cave…”
Shared day tour from Heraklion to Vidiani Monastery, Zeus Cave, Krasi, an olive mill, and Knossos with hotel pickup.
“Lovely, well organised and busy day. Saw and experienced lots, good value for money. Would recommend but bear in mind that it is tiring”
