Private Tour to Lasithi Plateau: Explore Traditional Villages and Zeus Cave
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Embark on a private tour of the Lasithi Plateau in Crete, Greece, and discover traditional villages, the birthplace of Zeus, and iconic windmills. Experience the beauty and culture of this unique region!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Omalia Olive Press - Visit 4th generation olive oil factory to learn all the process of olive oil making and have olive oil tasting.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Liability Insurance
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (optional)
  • Entrance tickets to Zeus Cave (6 euro per person)
Additional Information

Embarking on a journey through the Lasithi Plateau provides the perfect opportunity to immerse oneself in the truly breathtaking surroundings and way of life unique to this area. The plateau, nestled in the region of Crete, Greece, possesses extraordinary natural landscapes, quaint villages with their own customs, and is rich in ancient history.

The Diktaean Cave, famed as the legendary birthplace of the Greek God, Zeus, is one of the crowning attractions the Lasithi Plateau boasts. Nestled on the inclines of Mount Dikti, one can reach the cave via a challenging hiking trail. Once inside, awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites can be admired, as well as a charming little lake.

The plateau also takes pride in its distinctive windmills, from a time when they were the primary means for milling wheat and other cereals. Visitors can see these structures up close and gain insights into their historical value.

On the whole, a journey through the Lasithi plateau successfully combines aspects of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it an unmissable spot for visitors seeking to explore the best Crete has to offer.

  • You have to walk up hill 15-20 minutes to get to Zeus Cave (wear a comfortable shoes)
  • Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you’d like to include, and we’ll tailor the tour accordingly.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Cruise passengers must provide the name of ship.
  • Infant seats available on request.
  • If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
  • For the tours that start later than 09:00 am from cruises, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple sites to get back to ship on time. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
Location
Omalia Olive Press
Agias Marinas
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Alancm104yz
Mar 1, 2024
Amazing Lasithi Plateau tour!! - Spyros was an amazing tour guide! He taught us so much about food, culture, architecture and olive plantations in Lasithi Plateau! We loved this tour and was the highlight of our trip to Crete. Highly recommendded!
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Compass743752
Aug 22, 2023
Amazing Tour - Our tour with Spyros was the highlight of our trip! From coffee in the quaint Greek village, tour of the Olive Oil factory, donkey ride to Zeus’s cave, shopping and amazing food it was perfect down to every last detail. Spyros made us feel welcome and comfortable immediately and was a wealth of information. Our 17 year old son was also with us and Spyros made the trip enjoyable for him also! We would highly recommend this experience.
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Shannon
Jun 13, 2023
Best tour guide ever!!! - We had the best tour!!! Our tour guide was so informative and nice. We learned so much about Crete and the culture. We tried some amazing food. The hike to Zeus cave was not easy. Wear good shoes/bring water. It was a little underwhelming for the amount of energy it took to get there. The rest of the tour was so amazing
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