Crete Cultural Tour: See Knossos, Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau
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50 Ratings
Potamies
Uncover the real Crete on a cultural tour that takes you to Knossos, Zeus Cave, and Lassithi Plateau. Immerse yourself in history, culture, nature, and local food for a truly unique experience.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Aposelemis Dam - In the heart of Crete, Greece, the Aposelemis Dam is a stunning blend of human engineering and natural beauty. Nestled between the Dikti Mountains and the Cretan Sea, this reservoir provides crucial water resources for the region. With a holding capacity of over 50 million cubic meters, it supports agriculture and local needs. Besides its functional role, the dam offers recreational activities like fishing, boating, and bird-watching. It’s a hotspot for birdwatchers due to its diverse avian life. The dam’s responsible design includes fish-friendly systems, preserving the local ecosystem. While quenching the region’s thirst, the Aposelemis Dam also reveals hints of Crete’s history, making it a remarkable destination for those who appreciate the balance between nature and engineering.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Liability Insurance and Local Taxes
- USB sockets to charge your devices
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Personal pick-up and drop-off with a flexibly adjusted time
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets (23€ total)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the true essence of Crete with this exceptional excursion that delves into the core of the island’s traditions and legacy. Our trip is an engrossing journey that allows you to explore Crete from the viewpoint of a local, a perspective not easily available anywhere else. We begin at the Aposelemis Dam, then proceed to the Panagia Kera Monastery to absorb its historical and artistic significance. The Lassithi Plateau Windmills reveal a unique aspect of the island, while the Zeus’ Cave transports you to a realm of mythology and folklore.
The ancient 2,400-year-old Platanus Tree in Krassi ties you to the timeless beauty of nature, while the Omiiaia Olive Press provides a sample of Crete’s gastronomic inheritance. We conclude the journey with a tour of the Palace of Knossos, the extensive Minoan landmark. We’ve selected each destination thoughtfully, offering you an opportunity to plunge into history, culture, environment, and indigenous food. It’s this blend of rare locations, expert insights, and authentic interactions that distinguishes our adventure from others.
Location
Aposelemis Dam
Chersonisos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cadmusc2024
Apr 24, 2024
A tour with Sakis - Sakis exceeded our expectations with his charisma, warmth, and wealth of knowledge. Our time with him was truly memorable, and his genuine love for Crete left a lasting impression on us.
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Ikraamt2024
Apr 22, 2024
Fantastic tour - I had an amazing experience on this tour! Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also made the whole trip a blast with their fun personality. The countryside we explored was absolutely stunning, and it had a unique atmosphere compared to the rest of the island. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great time and beautiful scenery!
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Richard
Apr 18, 2024
Excellent Adventure across Crete - This tour was awesome! The Cretian Wanderer really did a great job and designed an excellent route for us to explore Crete. I would highly recommend. He even contacted me about a lost item my party left in his car.
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Donna_y
Apr 6, 2024
Great way to see the main attractions and island - Very good English speaking tour guide, knowledgeable about the area and attractions. Comfortable, easy going and flexible.
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Somerledj
Apr 4, 2024
Personalized Adventure - We had a super interesting day! Leonidas was awesome as our driver. He told us cool stuff about all the places we went. He was happy all day, and we weren't bored at all. It felt relaxed and easy. I think it's one of the best tours we had!
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Rahmr2020
Apr 3, 2024
Friendly & Easygoing - Leonidas made our Crete trip easy and enjoyable. His easygoing nature and efficient planning ensured a hassle-free journey. For a stress-free and memorable Crete experience, Leonidas is the way to go
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N3085sndavide
Mar 29, 2024
Fantastic experience - The spot was amazing. The guide was really good. He knew a lot and made sure we went to all the best places on the tour. We would definitely recommend it!
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S3182qqedwardk
Mar 26, 2024
Eastern Crete Experience!! - Our guide, Leonidas, took us to many interesting places. He explained areas of interest and we took many photos. He is coming back early the next morning to take us to the Diktian Cave of Zeus. We had a wonderful day! We visited Lasithi Plateau, Kritsa, Panagia Kera, Milatos Cave and Agios Nikolaos.
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U5414fwluc_ab
Mar 25, 2024
Nice circuit. - Leonidas has been very kind. He recommended some excellent Greek food restaurants and the visit was very good.
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Mona_b
Apr 4, 2024
Full day taxi service - We saw all the listed places.
When I booked this didn't realize that it was not a guided tour. We did t gey much information from our driver. There was a bit of a language barrier. Even though he knew english he didn't know enough to answer all our questions. All the places we went to, we had to read the literature posted to know what it was.
The tour lists as tickets not included to certain attractions and we were ok buying the tix, but just generally not too satisfied with the whole tour.
It was more like a full day taxi service.
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