Lasithi Plateau Discovery: Historical Cave of Zeus, Kera Monastery and Traditional Cretan Crafts
4.4
44 Ratings
Heraklion
Discover the hidden treasures of the Lasithi Plateau, including the historical Cave of Zeus and Kera Monastery. Immerse yourself in Cretan culture with a visit to a traditional village and a workshop on Cretan crafts. End the day with a mouthwatering local lunch at a traditional tavern.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Heraklion - We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.

  • Krasi - The little traditional village Krasi with its beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest tree on Crete, for about 20’.

  • Monastery Vidiani - The bus drive from Krasi to the Monastery of Vidiani is almost 20’ where you can enjoy the views of cretan countryside. We will stop for a visit at the Monastery for about 25’.

  • Dikteon Cave - Bus Drive to Dikteon Cave: 20’
    We will visit the Cave of Zeus for about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
    The mythical birth place of the king of gods Zeus, decorated with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

  • Lassithi Plateau - Our participants will attend a local presenting for about 45’ how traditional products like olive oil, wine and raki are produced and see how ceramics are made.

  • Kera Kardiotissa Monastery - It will take us 30 minutes to arrive by bus to Kera Monastery, where we will spend for about 30’.

  • Lassithi Plateau - Lunch at a traditional Tavern.
    There will be a big variety of traditional dishes made from local products of the Lassithi Plateau, homemade wine and meats from the surrounding mountains.
    The meal is not included.

  • Heraklion - Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
    Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

What's Included
  • Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for all tour participants
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional Driver
  • All fees and/or taxes included
  • Experienced Tour Guide / Leader
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Cave of Zeus Entrance: 6€
Additional Information

This journey allows you to discover numerous locales in the Lassithi Plateau including the historic Cave of Zeus and Kera monastery. You’ll experience the rustic village of Krasi before participating in a workshop detailing Cretan Ceramics and the creation process for local beverages and olive oil. The day concludes in an authentic Cretan eatery where a mouth-watering local meal will be served to our party (cost not included).

Location
Heraklion
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(44 Ratings)
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Monikaa914
May 30, 2024
Any time - Great trip, highly recommended. You see a lot of the country and its people. Beautiful views. You have to be a good walker to get to the cave itself.
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Hannah_m
May 25, 2024
Great Time - We had an amazing time on the tour! The cave of Zeus is beautiful and our guide Helena was wonderful, she gave us lots of interesting information. There is a difficult walk to get to the cave of Zeus, it is worth it but would be difficult for anyone struggling with mobility. There is a wonderful green museum at this spot too, which could always be an alternative. The olive oil factory was also a great experience, and their products were delicious.
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A3517ygvictorv
May 22, 2024
Your typical review - The trip was great. The guide was probably the best one we've had so far. Towards the end, we visited the olive factory and degustated different types of olive products. The food at the restaurant was amazing, definitely worth it, and on top of that, there was live music performance.
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Shana
May 14, 2024
Amazing tour guide and 5-star driver - The crew was amazing. The tour was informative, and there was so much to see and do. I felt like I had the nest driver on the Island, he was absolutely amazing getting us to our destination and back to our hotel safely. This tour is worth doing. Things to be mindful of I would say If height s and walking up hills is not your tging, there are great cafes to sit and soak up the atmosphere of the mountain. The olive oil factory was my favourite as I was able to buy a few products. Great tour.
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189lina_
May 13, 2024
Amazing trip to lassithi - The trip, views, cave, krassi, monastery and guide Tania were amazing! We would recommend it even in bad weather. Thank you very much!
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Tarakx1803os
May 1, 2024
It's worth it - Our tour guide was great, it was a really interesting and beautiful trip! Very beautiful scenery and interesting information and stories from the tour guide!
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Sightseer05337742945
Jun 8, 2024
Top! - The tour was great, well organized and everything was well explained. The only downside was the long drive until everyone was picked up and the same thing happened on the way back. The air conditioning didn't work on the way home.
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Laurahl7504to
May 11, 2024
Overall ok - Great day - enjoyed the stops and finding out about local customs. The walk up to the cave and then down into the cave was good exercise ! The guide was great, very knowledgable and informative . The down side —— The trip blurb said pick ups of 30 min - it was actually 1.5 hours!!!
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Zoran
May 29, 2024
It is better to visit these places with a rental car. - Not enough time at the monastery (20 minutes instead of 45) and Krasi, the guide does not stay with you so you are on your own, which is nice on one level, but if you do not hear the time you will be late. The cave is a steep 20 minute climb up the mountain so this is not for everyone! Then you have a 10-minute tour of how soap and olive oil are made and they give you 1.5 hours to eat and drink there instead of half an hour extra time in a beautiful traditional village like Krasi. All in all it was beautiful? yes, but you spend just as much time on the bus as you do seeing things.
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552michelj
Jun 4, 2024
Zeus is a must, the rest is partly unnecessary - The only great thing about the tour is the Zeus Cave. You have to bear in mind that you have to walk up the mountain for about 15 minutes. The rest of the tour is pretty boring and the olive farm is just a way to make money from tourists. It's better to just drive to the Zeus Cave and explore the area yourself.
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