Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave Guided Tour from Heraklion
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the rich history and natural beauty of Crete on this captivating tour. Starting at the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, home to miraculous icons and stunning 14th-century frescoes, the journey continues to the picturesque Lasithi Plateau, where traditional villages and iconic windmills await. There is an option to discover the legendary Zeus Cave in Psychro, linked to the myth of Zeus, before enjoying free time in Tzermiado for the optional lunch. The tour concludes with a visit to a local olive oil factory, where you can taste exquisite extra virgin olive oil and learn about its production. - Visit the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery and see miraculous icons - Explore the scenic Lasithi Plateau and its traditional villages - Discover the legendary Dicteon (Zeus) Cave, birthplace of Zeus - Enjoy Local olive oil products
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit to Lasithi Plateau and traditional villages
- Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
- Visit to a traditional olive oil factory with tasting
- Free time in Tzermiado village
- Official Guide
What's not
- Optional Visit Kera Monastery to be paid on-site
- Optional Entrance Dicteon Cave to be paid on-site
- Food and Drinks
Itinerary
07:45 Hotel Pickup
09:45 You can enjoy there a peaceful mountain setting, historic stone architecture, and beautifully preserved Byzantine frescoes inside its small chapels. Travellers often come for the quiet atmosphere, panoramic countryside views, and insight into Crete’s Orthodox religious history and traditions. (Entrance is optional)
10:45 Visiting Psychro you can explore a traditional mountain village and the famous Dikteon Cave, also known as Zeus Cave, which Greek mythology claims was the birthplace of Zeus. (the entrance is optional). You can expect scenic plateau views, a steep but rewarding walk to the cave entrance, and impressive underground chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites. On the way to the next attraction, you will stop for approximately 20 minutes at a ceramics.
13:00 In the village there will be a possibility to eat lunch. On the way to the next stop, you will visit an olive oil factory for approximately 30 minutes.
15:15 - 16:00 Return to the hotels
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- Destination One
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Heraklion
- Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 168 day trips we list in Heraklion.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 106 of 168.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Heraklion
Heraklion, the largest city on Crete, is a Venetian-walled port near Knossos, the Minoan palace, and the museum that holds its treasures.
Heraklion is the capital and main port of Crete, wrapped in Venetian walls and bastions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The Koules fortress guards the old harbour mouth, and Lions Square has the Morosini Fountain, held up by four stone lions. Nikos Kazantzakis, the author of Zorba the Greek, is buried on the Martinengo bastion under a simple wooden cross.
Top-ranked sights in Heraklion: Palace of Knossos, Malia, Kera Kardiotissa Monastery.
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