Viator
From €37
Lasithi Plateau And Zeus Cave Guided Tour From Heraklion
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
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 10 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 4 of 5 stops have map coordinates.
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, 🚲 bike, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
- 1
Heraklion
07:45 Hotel Pickup
95 min - 2
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
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)
30 minAdmission not included - 3
and the famous Dikteon Cave
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.
110 minAdmission not included - 4
Tzermiado
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.
115 min - 5
Heraklion
15:15 - 16:00 Return to the hotels
45 min
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 included
- Entrance fees: Optional Visit Kera Monastery to be paid on-site
- Entrance fees: Optional Entrance Dicteon Cave to be paid on-site
- Food and Drinks
Good to know
- 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
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave Guided Tour from Heraklion
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