Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete & the cave of Zeus

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Arabic, German, Russian, Greek, English, French, Dutch
Experienced and informative drivers
Pick-up and Drop-off
Lunch with wine and water included
Tour with 4WD vehicle & fuel

any private expenses
The ticket to the cave of Zeus - Normal (6€) / For students (FREE) / Over 65 years old (3€)

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

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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. Read more ▼

Itinerary

Potamies

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!

45 minutes
Aposelemis Dam

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.

20 minutes
N/A

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.

45 minutes
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

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!

15 minutes
Cave of Zeus

We proceed to the Lassithi Plateau, where the cave of the god Zeus is located. Whether you choose to visit it or simply relax with a walk or enjoy a coffee in one of the local cafeterias offering a panoramic view of the plateau. (ticket to the cave not included).

1 hour
N/A (Pass By)

Tour the plateau of Lasithi through the gardens, meet the locals and explore the small villages!
Ano Kera

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

1 hour 30 minutes
Platanus Tree

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.

20 minutes
Mochos

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.

15 minutes

Additional Info

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
Safari Experts Crete reserves the right to change routes or stops for safety reasons
We provide child seats just let us know when you book your tour
The ticket to the cave of Zeus - Normal (6€) / for students (free) / Over 65 years old (3€) | Those fee prices are for EU Union citizens | For all the rest is Normal (6€) / for students (3€) / Over 65 years old (3€) | For any change of those prices, Safari Experts is not responsible.
Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund

June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

No dull moments

Published on Nov, 2024

We are very happy that we booked this tour. It is nice to see the villages, know how people live and learn the culture. Our guide named Vagelis made it so fun that there is no dull moments during the entire trip. We've got a photographer as well. This is highly recommended though cave of Zeus is closed during our tour because it is too late for us to come to Crete. A lot of businesses started to close for the winter season. According to the locals the best time to come is from May to september. But we will definitley go back and book other trips with safari experts of course.

Wonderful experience

We had a wonderful day on this tour. The tour guide Manu was excellent, very knowledgeable and accommodating. He made sure we had a feel for the local friendship from the islanders. We experience the local food that was incredible tasty and plentiful. I would recommend this guide and the tour.

Engagement Trip

We had an amazing time. The Land Rover thing was super cool and our guide was knowledgeable and funny. It was great to see traditional Greek life and get up into the mountains.

Adam is the best tour guide!!!!

Published on Oct, 2024

Adam was the best tour guide ever! We loved the Land Rover - the off reading was so much fun for my 5 year old son. Gorgeous good, loads of information, felt like a real Cretan experience.

Highly Recommend

It was a very fun trip to see the quieter and more traditional interior of Crete. Our visit to a quiet and traditional coffee shop in a small village was a highlight. The traditional lunch in another village was relaxing, delicious, and not too touristy—just what we wanted. Our guide, Vagelis, provided fantastic local insights and the history of Crete. I highly recommend it.

Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete & the cave of Zeus | 8 hours

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Overview

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Itinerary

Potamies

Aposelemis Dam

N/A

Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

Cave of Zeus

N/A (Pass By)

Ano Kera

Platanus Tree

Mochos

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Additional Info

Free Cancellation

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