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Full-day Small-group Tour In Crete With Zeus Cave Visit
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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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 8 of 9 stops have map coordinates.
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
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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 min - 2
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 min - 3
Ano Kera
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 min - 4
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 min - 5
Dikteon Cave
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!
90 minAdmission not included - 6
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
90 min - 7
Krasi
We will have our lunch in the most traditional Tavern of the area enjoying food from the wood oven & local wine!
60 min - 8
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 min - 9
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 min
Tour options
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
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
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
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