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Between the Myths & Locals: Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau Villages
Between the Myths & Locals: Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau Villages
Between the Myths & Locals: Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau Villages
Between the Myths & Locals: Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau Villages
Between the Myths & Locals: Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau Villages

Between the Myths & Locals: Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau Villages

By Crete Private & Luxury Tours by Snami Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,883 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Join us on this private day tour and discover all of Eastern Crete's unspoiled beauty. Unearth the mystery of the sacred Psychro Cave in Lasithi and feel its ancient energy. Then immerse yourself in the vivid Cretan culture of the authentic villages of Mochos, Krasi, and visit the iconic town of Agios Nikolaos.

Venture through the mountainous region of the Lasithi Plateau on your way to the emblematic villages. Explore the charming streets of Mochos and Krasi, interact with local people, and engage with dramatic nature.

Let's take the sacred Minoan path to reach the ancient Psychro Cave fuelled with stalactites and stalagmites. Add a guided wine tasting with a ceramic workshop or a delicious Cretan lunch if you'd like to upgrade your experience.

Our favourite people, myths, and places from the land of Lassithi.

Activity location

  • Krasi
    • Krasi, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Georgioupoli
    • Georgioupoli, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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VIP Minibus 9-seats in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • Opening hours: Tue 7:00 am-12:00 pm
  • English

Luxury Small Private Group
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,883.47 x 1 TravellerAU$1,883.47
Total
Price is AU$1,883.47
VIP Minibus 15-seats in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • Opening hours: Tue 7:00 am-12:00 pm
  • English

Personalised Private Group
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Pickup included

Price details
AU$2,047.25 x 1 TravellerAU$2,047.25
Total
Price is AU$2,047.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOur concierge support before & during your day trip
  • What's includedWhat's includedOur assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
  • What's includedWhat's includedExclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guide: We take much pride in having the best local guides of Crete!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonal pick-up & drop-off (flexible pick-up time)
  • What's includedWhat's includedVIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
  • What's includedWhat's includedA chauffeured premium vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedVehicle amenities: mineral water, Cretan fruits & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks and meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission fees

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chania Prefecture
  • 2h
Enjoy a personal hotel, villa, or cruise pick-up with a premium vehicle at full-day disposal, at any defined time of the day. Your private tour will start with a memorable journey to the picturesque Lassithi region via bespoke itineraries of East Crete.
Krasi
  • 1h
On the way, you will visit Cretan authentic villages, where you will truly connect and engage with local unspoiled lifestyles and culture. In one of the most ancient villages, you will also enjoy coffee and a light breakfast under the shade of an ancient plane tree, surrounded by breezy fresh springs. Not to mention that you will have the opportunity to taste the well-known local snails’ dish, called Chochlioi, which is simply scrumptious!
Dikteon Cave
  • 2h
On the way to the majestic Zeus Cave, you will visit an ancient Byzantine monastery, renowned for its beautiful frescos and a “miraculous” icon, and a ceramic workshop, one of the oldest Cretan craftsmanship. When you finally arrive at the Cave of Zeus you can have a ride on donkeys until the entrance, before exploring the cave with its stalactites and stalagmites, where, according to the mythology, titan Rhea gave birth to Zeus.
Lassithi Plateau
  • 1h
Next, you will be taken to an authentic place in the heart of the Lassithi Plateau, where you will deeply understand what Cretan “philoxenia” (hospitality) means. There you will enjoy delicious Cretan dishes cooked in an outdoor oven accompanied by a unique selection of Cretan wine tastings, which are perfectly paired with local delicacies. This tour will excite your senses!
Agios Nikolaos
  • 1h
At the end of this day trip, you can also visit the city of Agios Nikolaos, where you will have a guided walking tour to get familiar with the place and its attractions. Last but not least, you should not miss the chance to take memorable photos of the ancient lake with a panoramic view of this breathtaking town!
Panormos (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Adelianos Kampos (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Rethymnon (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Georgioupolis (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Chania Town (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Agia Marina (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
Platanias (Pass by)
A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKrasi
    • Krasi, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGeorgioupoli
    • Georgioupoli, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPanormos in Rethymno
    • Panormos in Rethymno, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAgia Marina
    • Agia Marina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChania
    • Chania, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPlatanias
    • 730 14, Platanias, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAdelianos Kampos
    • 741 50, Adelianos Kampos, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLERethimno
    • Rethimno, Greece

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