Private Tour Lasithi Zeus Cave Olive Oil Exploration & Shepherd

Why choose this Heraklion tour ?

Step into Authentic Cretan Life: Explore the Enchanting Lasithi Valley! Our tour led by a local guide unravels the essence of Crete, engaging all your senses.

Start at a revered olive oil factory, unveiling the secrets of ‘liquid gold’—olive oil. Delight in its heritage, health benefits, and island-specific flavors.

Traverse olive tree-dotted mountains, embracing vibrant flora and fauna. Pause at Kera Kardiotissa Monastery en route to the majestic Lasithi Plateau, enriching your journey culturally.

Witness remnants of a pioneering wind farm against the Dikti Mountains. Engage with a local shepherd, tasting authentic Cretan cheese and learning traditional cheese-making.

Explore the mythical Diktaean Cave, Zeus’s birthplace. Immerse in Cretan heritage at a folklore museum and pottery-making workshop.

Savor Lasithi’s flavors at a traditional taverna, enjoying dishes made with the freshest local produce. End in Krasi village, sipping ‘raki’ by natural springs.

Private Tour Lasithi Zeus Cave Olive Oil Exploration & Shepherd

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What makes Private Tour Lasithi Zeus Cave Olive Oil Exploration & Shepherd a unique experience ?

Leaving Knossos we will head out of town along the scenic coastal road, heading east with destination the traditional olive oil factory. There you will have the chance to learn about the process of harvesting and producing the’’ liquid gold ‘’: olive oil! You will be informed about its beneficial properties and taste its excellent flavor.

Then driving between the mountains you will admire the flora and fauna, you will see many olive trees and will visit one of the oldest plane tree in the world, in the village of Krasi. There you will have the opportunity on the paved square to take unforgettable photos and you will taste the traditional “raki” drink next to the natural springs.

On the road that leads to the Lasithi Plateau in a green area of Northern Diktis, you will pass through the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery.

Next destination is Plateau of Lasithi, the largest plateau in Crete, where hosted after the 1950s, the first, largest and most beautiful wind farm in the world with approximately 13000 windmills. Nowadays, unfortunately, only a few windmills remain in operation on the fertile plain surrounded by the imposing Dikti Mountains.

There you can visit the impressive cave of Zeus, the Diktaean Cave, witch is located above the village Psychro in Lassithi Plateau at an altitude of 1025m. The route to the cave is magnificent as the view to the Lassithi Plateau is breathtaking. According to the mythology Zeus was born and raised here.

We will end up in the traditional village of Mochos where in the village cafes you will mingle with the locals and feel the spirit of Crete. In the end of this tour you will be driven back to your location full of nice memories, and with a big smile!

Tour Description & Additional Info:

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The visit to the cave includes a 15-minute walk uphill plus 250 steps down into the cave and back again is the same. For visitors who do not want to visit the cave, they can enjoy a coffee at the beginning of the trail enjoying the view of the plateau

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