Discover the hidden treasures of the Lasithi Plateau, including the historical Cave of Zeus and Kera Monastery. Immerse yourself in Cretan culture with a visit to a traditional village and a workshop on Cretan crafts. End the day with a mouthwatering local lunch at a traditional tavern.
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Heraklion - We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
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Dikteon Cave - Bus Drive to Dikteon Cave: 50’
We will visit the Cave of Zeus for about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
The mythical birth place of the king of gods Zeus, decorated with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. -
Monastery Vidiani - The bus drive from Zeus Cave to the Monastery of Vidiani is almost 10’ where you can enjoy the views of cretan countryside. We will stop for a visit at the Monastery for about 25’.
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Krasi - Bus Drive to Krasi: 15 minutes.
The little traditional village Krasi with its beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest tree on Crete, for about 20’. -
Lyrakis Family S.A. - Lunch&guided tour at an Olive Mill Farm (bus drive to the Farm: 25 minutes).
There will be a big variety of traditional dishes made from local products of Crete, homemade wine and meats from the surrounding mountains. After lunch there will be guided tour around the Olive Mill Farm about olive oil production, olive soaps, ceramics, honey etc. -
Heraklion - Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for all tour participants
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Driver
- All fees and/or taxes included
- Experienced Tour Guide / Leader
- Lunch
- Cave of Zeus Entrance: 6€
This tour will let you explore many places at the Lassithi Plateau such us the mythical Cave of Zeus and the monastery of Vidiani. You will visit the traditional village of Krasi, where lays the oldest tree of Crete and later in the day you will attend an Olive Mill Farm where you will be guided around and learn more about the production of olive oil, olive soap and honey. Last but not least, the day will end with a delicious local lunch that will be prepared for our group (not included in price) at the outdoor special area of the Ovive Mill Farm, with unique view to the Agean Sea and the Cretan Mountains.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.