Katharo Route Day Trip from Agios Nikolaos in Crete
by Safari Club SA
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This 8-hour tour starts with pickup from hotels or the port in Agios Nikolaos, Crete. The first stop is the Greek Mythology Thematic Park in the village of Psychro, near the Dikteo Cave where Zeus is said to have been born. Visitors spend one hour learning about Greek mythology, the Minoan civilization, and traditional rural life on Crete. The tour then continues to the village of Krasi, where there is a 20-minute stop at the village square to see three plane trees, including the oldest and largest plane tree in Crete. Next, the route passes through Crete’s largest forest, reaching the Katharo Plateau at 1,500 meters elevation. There is a 20-minute refreshment break at a local kafenion on the plateau. The final stop is the traditional mountain village of Kritsa, where participants have 15 minutes to walk around local craft shops and take a refreshment break. A traditional lunch is included, served with wine and bottled water. The tour includes a driver and guide, local taxes, fuel surcharges, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off. Drinks beyond those provided are not included. Infant rates apply only if the child does not occupy a seat.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Greek Mythology Thematic Park
Located in the village of Psychro on the Lassithi Plateau, the park focuses on Greek mythology and the Minoan civilization. It lies near Dikteo Cave, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, the ancient Greek god. The park also covers aspects of rural Cretan life. Visitors spend about one hour at this site.
60 min
Platanus Tree
In the village square of Krasi, there are three plane trees that are well-known landmarks. The central platanus tree is considered the oldest and largest plane tree on Crete. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Katharo Plataeu
The tour passes through Crete’s largest forest, an area with no formal roads and mountains reaching 1,500 meters high. A refreshment stop is made at a local kafenion on the plateau. The stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Kritsa Village
Kritsa is a traditional mountain village where visitors have 15 minutes to walk around local craft shops and take a refreshment break.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Katharo Route Day Trip from Agios Nikolaos in Crete
by Safari Club SA
Choose from 1 available option
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.€188Overview
This 8-hour tour starts with pickup from hotels or the port in Agios Nikolaos, Crete. The first stop is the Greek Mythology Thematic Park in the village of Psychro, near the Dikteo Cave where Zeus is said to have been born. Visitors spend one hour learning about Greek mythology, the Minoan civilization, and traditional rural life on Crete. The tour then continues to the village of Krasi, where there is a 20-minute stop at the village square to see three plane trees, including the oldest and largest plane tree in Crete. Next, the route passes through Crete’s largest forest, reaching the Katharo Plateau at 1,500 meters elevation. There is a 20-minute refreshment break at a local kafenion on the plateau. The final stop is the traditional mountain village of Kritsa, where participants have 15 minutes to walk around local craft shops and take a refreshment break. A traditional lunch is included, served with wine and bottled water. The tour includes a driver and guide, local taxes, fuel surcharges, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off. Drinks beyond those provided are not included. Infant rates apply only if the child does not occupy a seat.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Greek Mythology Thematic Park
Located in the village of Psychro on the Lassithi Plateau, the park focuses on Greek mythology and the Minoan civilization. It lies near Dikteo Cave, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, the ancient Greek god. The park also covers aspects of rural Cretan life. Visitors spend about one hour at this site.
60 min
Platanus Tree
In the village square of Krasi, there are three plane trees that are well-known landmarks. The central platanus tree is considered the oldest and largest plane tree on Crete. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Katharo Plataeu
The tour passes through Crete’s largest forest, an area with no formal roads and mountains reaching 1,500 meters high. A refreshment stop is made at a local kafenion on the plateau. The stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Kritsa Village
Kritsa is a traditional mountain village where visitors have 15 minutes to walk around local craft shops and take a refreshment break.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.