Viator
From €95
Jeep Tour To Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave, Olive Oil Factory
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.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 6 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 2 of 4 stops have map coordinates.
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
- 1
Sfendili
Pass byThe Abandoned village of Sfendili that is submerged in the Aposelemi dam's waters there you can take beautiful photo.
- 2
Avdou
Visiting an olive oil factory. Get to know about the production of the famous cretan olive oil.
40 min - 3
Stop 3
Next stop is Lasinthos Eco Park with pottery factory, zoo, botanic garden and local restaurant. Here we can have a walk around the park and then we will get our meal. After our meal, we will start our return and go through the col, where the windmills that the locals used to grind their flour, are still standing.
60 minAdmission included - 4
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
A few kilometres later, we will visit the monastery of Kera, one of the most important religious monuments in Crete. The monastery (due to its central location, between Heraklion and Lassithi Plateau) was used as a “shelter” for Cretan freedom fighters. Within a few months, between October 1866 and June 1867, Panagia Kera was burned twice by Omer Pasha’s army.
15 minAdmission included
What's included
- Experienced, English speaking driver
- Bottled water
- Lunch: Lunch (wine, soft drinks, water)
- Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)
What's not included
- Entrance fees: In case you want to visit a specific place
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Summer Deal 2026
Small Group Tour to Lassithi: This is not a Private Tour. This is a Group Tour and other guests may join. Pickup included
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