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Mount Karfi Trekking Tour: Explore Lassithi Plateau's Historic Windmills and Mythology
Embark on a thrilling trekking tour to Mount Karfi in Lassithi Plateau. Discover the historic windmills and immerse yourself in the mythology of Zeus, the King of the gods.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tzermiado - We start our hike from Tzermiado village, located at Lassithi plateau. An uphill cement road will lead us to the beautiful Nissimos plateau, where the trail to the summit of Karfi begins. At the summit we can find the ruins of an ancient Minoan settlement and have a panoramic view to the north coast, the mountains of Selena and Dikti and the Aposelemi dam. From the summit we will descend back to Tzermiado from a different path by following an old rocky-build mule path.
What's Included
- Expert English-speaking trekking guide
- Complimentary trekking equipment on request
- Nourishing lunch pack included
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off service
What's Not Included
- Anything that it is not mentioned at the “Price includes” list
Additional Information
Situated approximately 70km west of Heraklion, Mount Karfi can be found on the Lassithi plateau. The area is famous for its scenic windmills. During the 1950s and 1960s, it became one of the first wind farms in Europe, housing roughly 10-13 thousand windmills that drew water from beneath the ground for local farmers to irrigate their fields. Lassithi is also recognized as the place where Zeus, the supreme deity in Greek mythology, was born.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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