Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

Zeus Cave - windmills of Lasithi Plateau

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, Greek, English, Polish, French, Dutch

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

INTO THE PATHS OF THE GODS
Discovery to the traditional life of Crete and visiting the cave of Zeus! Start by visiting to a traditional paddock where we will see the milking of animals and local activities such as cheese making and taste traditional products! Impressive off Roading through mountains and wildlife nature with unique views! Visit the cave of Zeus and then enjoy a tour through traditional small villages and taste Crete in the most traditional restaurant of the area!
Don’t miss it!
∙Full-day off-road adventure
∙Visit the Cave of the god Zeus , the mythological birthplace of Zeus.
∙Visit the local farm, taste traditional shepherd’s products and learn the traditional activities such as Goat milking ,Cheese making ,Feeding animals
∙Off-Road the imposing Cretan mountains with safety
∙Visit the Dam of Aposelemis with the sunken village of Sfendyli
∙Learn the history, local life & Mythology of Crete
∙Panoramic views & photos
∙Lunch cooked in the wood oven with wine & water

Options

From Heraklion CruiseShip 8:30

PickUp Heraklion Cruise Ship: This is the shared option for pick up from Heraklion port passenger station for the Cruise Ships 8:30
Pickup included

For Private Option

Private Jeep Option
Landrover or Mercedes Vito: On this option you can also choose your vehicle . Travel with the Legendary Landrover Defender or the Fully AC Mercedes Vito
Pickup included

PickUp 8:00-9:30am/read more

From the wider areas of: Heraklion,Amoudara,Analipsis,Anissaras,Chersonissos,Elounda,Ag. Nikolaos,Gouves,KokkiniHani,Malia, Sisi, Stalis.08.00-09.30am
Pickup included

What's included

Experienced and informative drivers
Pick-up and Drop-off
Lunch with wine and water included
Land Rover Defender or 4x4 Mercedes Vito van. Request your vehicle after booking or one is assigned.

any private expenses
Entrance fee (over 25 years old), Cave of Zeus

What to expect

Potamies
45m

Our first stop is the verdant one and one of the representative villages of Crete, Potamies. We will be guided to a traditional farm where we will see the milking of animals and local activities such as cheese making. There we will taste traditional products such as fresh cheese, olive oil & rakomelo!
Aposelemis Dam
20m

Next stop is the Aposelemis dam, the largest water supply project in Crete. The village of Sfendili is submerged in the waters of the dam with its impressive old houses fading on the surface of the water. Also a natural wetland with a variety of birds.
Ano Kera
45m

Then we will start our ascent using dirt roads, we will pass through the gorge Of “Ebassas”. The view of the imposing mountains and the wild beauty of nature will reward you. At the short stop, the guide will collect various local herbs (oregano, thyme, sage) as the Cretans used to do.
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
15m

After that, we'll make a stop at the longest windmill line in Crete, located at the entrance of Lasithi Plateau. Here, we'll have a panoramic photo opportunity and learn about the history of windmills in Crete!
Dikteon Cave
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included

Our next stop is on the Lassithi plateau where you will have free time for coffee or optionally to visit the impressive cave of Zeus (ticket to the cave not included).of Zeus! The birthplace of the God Zeus!
Ano Kera
1h 30m

Immediately after we will enjoy delicious authentic food, baked in the wood oven in one of the best traditional taverns.
Including Food with wine and water.
Please let us know if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs
Krasi
1h

We will have our lunch in the most traditional Tavern of the area enjoying food from the wood oven & local wine!
Platanus Tree
20m

The last stop will be in the traditional village of Krasi, reaching the village square, one will see the three huge planees and Vryses dominate. Among them stands the largest and perennial plane tree aged over than 2000 years.
Mochos
15m

Our journey culminates with a spectacular panoramic view stretching from Sissi to Analipsi. Don't miss the opportunity to capture stunning photos that encapsulate the scenic beauty of this unforgettable experience.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

* Pickup service from the wider areas of Heraklion meeting points, Amoudara, Analipsis - Anissaras, Chersonissos - Piskopiano - Koutouloufari, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Gouves - Kokkini Hani, Malia, Sisi, Stalis between 07.45am to 09.00am & drop-off time 4.30pm-5.00pm.
* For all the rest areas we will ask you to come to a meeting point.
* We will inform you of the exact pickup time after your booking.
* If your location is on a street our vehicles can't access, we'll arrange a nearby meeting point for pickup.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Don't forget : Walking shoes, Sunscreen, Hat & Sun glasses, Jacket, Water
In the case that the Cave of Zeus is closed for works or any other reason, free time is available for an optional visit to the café nearby or any other activities/visits suggested by the tour guide.
Safari Experts Crete reserves the right to change routes or stops for safety reasons
The ticket to the cave of Zeus 15€
We provide child seats just let us know when you book your tour
Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions

Cancellation policy

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

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