Viator
From €99
Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery
Experience the mythological heart of Crete on our full-day Land Rover adventure to Zeus Cave and Lassithi Plateau. Unlike crowded coach tours with 40+ passengers, we accommodate maximum 6 guests in air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery vehicles with forward-facing leather seats—no cramped sideways benches. Your professional guide leads you through traditional mountain villages. Visit a local olive oil factory for tastings of premium extra virgin oils and local products. Explore the legendary Zeus Cave (Dikteon Cave) where the king of gods was born—descend into impressive caverns with stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes. Experience the breathtaking Lassithi Plateau at 840m elevation, once famous for thousands of windmills. Walk through authentic villages, meeting local artisans and seeing the ancient 2,400-year-old plane tree. Enjoy traditional Cretan lunch at a family-owned taverna with local wine. Stop at a pottery workshop to watch craftsmen demonstrate ancient techniques.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
Photos
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 9 of 11 stops have map coordinates.
Walking route is approximate — path follows available footpaths where possible.
- 1
Agios Nikolaos
Pass byWe pass the village of Agios Nikolaos with the well known lake
- 2
Agios Nikolaos
Visit of a family factory for olives and olive products, tasting of different quality and sorts of olive oil
30 min - 3
Panagias Keras Church
We will stop at this church. As it is not open 5-6 days a week we cannot guarantee that you can see it from inside. But if its open its fresco from 17th century are breathtaking
10 minAdmission not included - 4
of Kritza
A walk into the romantic very old village of Kritza
30 min - 5
Katharo Plataeu
Enjoy the fantastic views to both, the Libyan Sea and the Aegean Sea at the same time and climb to mountains to the Plateau of Katharo
30 minAdmission included - 6
Lassithi Plateau
we pass all the plateau and you will have a good impression of the live on this high altitude
15 min - 7
Dikteon Cave
We bring you to the entrance of the Zeus Cave. If you like, you can visit the cave. Its impressive and beautiful to see. There is some walking included and stairs (up and down)
60 minAdmission not included - 8
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
Have a look at the wonderful windmills of the plateau
20 minAdmission included - 9
Malia
Pass byOn the way back we pass the touristic village of Malia
- 10
Selinari
The old Monastir of Selinary on the way back is one of the nicest on the Island. If you like, you can light a candle there.
15 min - 11
Krasi
A small very old town with a platens tree which is immense and thousands of years old
15 min
What's included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Admission fees: Eintrittsgebühr in die Zeus Höhle
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- none
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery
Pickup included
Reviews
4.8 · 372 reviews
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