Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Visit to Zeus Cave
by Safari Experts Crete
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
The highlight of this full-day small-group tour in Crete is a visit to the cave known as the mythological birthplace of Zeus. Participants have time to explore the cave area or relax nearby during the 90-minute stop on the Lassithi plateau. The tour begins in the village of Potamies at a traditional farm, where guests watch goat milking, cheese making, and taste fresh local products including cheese, olive oil, and rakomelo. Travel continues by 4WD vehicle through mountain dirt roads and off-road tracks, passing natural sites such as the Aposelemis Dam, where the submerged village of Sfendili lies beneath the water, and a wetland frequented by birds. The route includes a stop at the windmills lining the entrance to the Lasithi Plateau, where visitors can take panoramic photos and learn about their history. Lunch is served in a traditional tavern in Ano Kera, featuring wood oven-cooked dishes accompanied by local wine and water. The tour also visits the traditional village of Krasi, where guests see ancient plane trees in the village square, including one over 2,000 years old. The day concludes with a stop in Mochos offering wide panoramic views from Sissi to Analipsi, ideal for photos. The tour lasts about eight hours and includes pickup, drop-off, an experienced driver, lunch, 4WD vehicle use, and fuel. Entrance fees to the cave are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Potamies
The tour starts in Potamies, a green village representative of Crete. Visitors go to a traditional farm to see goat milking and cheese making. They can taste local products such as fresh cheese, olive oil, and rakomelo during this 45-minute stop.
45 min
Aposelemis Dam
Next is a 20-minute stop at the Aposelemis Dam, Crete’s largest water supply project. The village of Sfendili lies submerged beneath the dam’s waters, with old houses visible on the surface. The area is also a natural wetland supporting a variety of birds.
20 min
Ano Kera
The route continues ascending through dirt roads and the Ebassas gorge, offering views of the mountains and natural surroundings. During this 45-minute stop, the guide collects local herbs such as oregano, thyme, and sage, as traditionally done by Cretans.
45 min
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
A 15-minute stop occurs at the longest line of windmills in Crete, located at the entrance to the Lasithi Plateau. Visitors have time for panoramic photographs and receive information about the windmills’ history.
15 min
Dikteon Cave
On the Lassithi plateau, there is a 90-minute stop giving visitors free time to have coffee or optionally visit the cave of Zeus, the mythological birthplace of the god Zeus. The entrance ticket to the cave is not included.
90 min
Ano Kera
Following the cave visit, there is a 90-minute lunch stop at a traditional tavern in Ano Kera. The meal is cooked in a wood oven and includes local dishes served with wine and water. Guests should inform about any dietary restrictions in advance.
90 min
Krasi
A 60-minute visit to Krasi includes time in a traditional tavern to enjoy wood oven food and local wine, experiencing the culinary traditions of the area.
60 min
Platanus Tree
The final stop is in the traditional village of Krasi at the village square, where three large plane trees and Vryses are prominent. Among these trees is the largest plane tree, which is perennial and over 2000 years old. Visitors have 20 minutes to view this site.
20 min
Mochos
The final stop is a 15-minute visit in the village of Mochos, where panoramic views stretch from Sissi to Analipsi. This location offers opportunities for photos capturing the surrounding landscape.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Visit to Zeus Cave
by Safari Experts Crete
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
The highlight of this full-day small-group tour in Crete is a visit to the cave known as the mythological birthplace of Zeus. Participants have time to explore the cave area or relax nearby during the 90-minute stop on the Lassithi plateau. The tour begins in the village of Potamies at a traditional farm, where guests watch goat milking, cheese making, and taste fresh local products including cheese, olive oil, and rakomelo. Travel continues by 4WD vehicle through mountain dirt roads and off-road tracks, passing natural sites such as the Aposelemis Dam, where the submerged village of Sfendili lies beneath the water, and a wetland frequented by birds. The route includes a stop at the windmills lining the entrance to the Lasithi Plateau, where visitors can take panoramic photos and learn about their history. Lunch is served in a traditional tavern in Ano Kera, featuring wood oven-cooked dishes accompanied by local wine and water. The tour also visits the traditional village of Krasi, where guests see ancient plane trees in the village square, including one over 2,000 years old. The day concludes with a stop in Mochos offering wide panoramic views from Sissi to Analipsi, ideal for photos. The tour lasts about eight hours and includes pickup, drop-off, an experienced driver, lunch, 4WD vehicle use, and fuel. Entrance fees to the cave are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Potamies
The tour starts in Potamies, a green village representative of Crete. Visitors go to a traditional farm to see goat milking and cheese making. They can taste local products such as fresh cheese, olive oil, and rakomelo during this 45-minute stop.
45 min
Aposelemis Dam
Next is a 20-minute stop at the Aposelemis Dam, Crete’s largest water supply project. The village of Sfendili lies submerged beneath the dam’s waters, with old houses visible on the surface. The area is also a natural wetland supporting a variety of birds.
20 min
Ano Kera
The route continues ascending through dirt roads and the Ebassas gorge, offering views of the mountains and natural surroundings. During this 45-minute stop, the guide collects local herbs such as oregano, thyme, and sage, as traditionally done by Cretans.
45 min
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
A 15-minute stop occurs at the longest line of windmills in Crete, located at the entrance to the Lasithi Plateau. Visitors have time for panoramic photographs and receive information about the windmills’ history.
15 min
Dikteon Cave
On the Lassithi plateau, there is a 90-minute stop giving visitors free time to have coffee or optionally visit the cave of Zeus, the mythological birthplace of the god Zeus. The entrance ticket to the cave is not included.
90 min
Ano Kera
Following the cave visit, there is a 90-minute lunch stop at a traditional tavern in Ano Kera. The meal is cooked in a wood oven and includes local dishes served with wine and water. Guests should inform about any dietary restrictions in advance.
90 min
Krasi
A 60-minute visit to Krasi includes time in a traditional tavern to enjoy wood oven food and local wine, experiencing the culinary traditions of the area.
60 min
Platanus Tree
The final stop is in the traditional village of Krasi at the village square, where three large plane trees and Vryses are prominent. Among these trees is the largest plane tree, which is perennial and over 2000 years old. Visitors have 20 minutes to view this site.
20 min
Mochos
The final stop is a 15-minute visit in the village of Mochos, where panoramic views stretch from Sissi to Analipsi. This location offers opportunities for photos capturing the surrounding landscape.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.