Jeep Tour to Lasithi Plateau: Tasting and Pottery Experience

5.0 (2 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Start your day with a comfortable pickup with our fully equipped SUV vehicles. After meeting our professional drivers, your adventure begins!

Our first stop is a traditional olive oil factory, where you will enjoy a guided tour and learn about the process of olive oil production and its importance to the Cretan lifestyle.

Continuing our journey, we visit a preserved section of an ancient Roman aqueduct, a reminder of the island’s rich history. Shortly afterwards, the adventure begins as we leave the main road and start our off-road experience, driving through mountain landscapes towards the Lasithi Plateau.

Upon arrival, we visit the legendary Cave of Zeus (Dikteon Cave), believed to be the birthplace of Zeus!

Next, we stop at a traditional pottery workshop before enjoying a delicious lunch at a local taverna with authentic Cretan flavors. After lunch, we begin our relaxing return journey back to your accommodation, ending a memorable day of culture, nature, and adventure.

What's included

  • Experienced, English speaking driver
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch (wine, soft drinks, water)
  • Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)
  • In case you want to visit a specific place

What to expect

  1. Aposelemis
    15m
    Begin with an off-road drive up the mountain slopes to reach the elevated Aposelemis Viewpoint. Observe sweeping, panoramic views overlooking the Aposelemis Dam reservoir, surrounding gorges, and the northern coastline below.
  2. 30m
    Stop in the traditional village of Askoi for an immersive cultural experience. Sample local cold-pressed olive oil, regional wines, and mountain honey, then visit a local ceramic studio to watch a pottery demonstration and shape your own clay creation.
  3. Psychro
    1h
    Travel into the heart of the Lasithi Plateau to the historic village of Psychro. Sit down at a traditional village taverna to enjoy a full Cretan lunch prepared with fresh, locally sourced mountain ingredients.
  4. Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Conclude your itinerary with a cultural visit to the historic 14th-century Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa. Explore its quiet stone courtyards and step inside the chapel to observe its preserved Byzantine frescoes and sacred religious history.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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