Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza Village and Pottery Workshop Day Trip
by Adventure Crete
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This full-day, seven-hour tour starts near Agios Nikolaos, passing the village and its well-known lake. The first stop is a family-run olive oil factory where guests taste several varieties of extra virgin olive oil and other local products. Next, there is a brief stop at Panagias Keras Church to view its 17th-century frescoes if the church is open. The tour continues with a 30-minute walk through Kritza village to observe traditional architecture and streets. Afterward, the group ascends to the Katharo Plateau, enjoying views of both the Libyan and Aegean Seas. The route then crosses the Lassithi Plateau, giving insight into life at 840 meters elevation. The main attraction is the visit to Zeus Cave (Dikteon Cave), where guests can explore caverns featuring stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes; this involves walking and stairs. A stop follows at the Lassithi windmills for about 20 minutes. On the return journey, the tour passes the tourist village of Malia and stops at the old monastery of Selinari, where guests may choose to light a candle. The final stop is in Krasi village to see its ancient plane tree. The tour includes a visit to a pottery workshop where craftsmen demonstrate traditional techniques. Transport is provided in air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery vehicles seating up to six guests. Bottled water and a traditional Cretan lunch with local wine are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Agios Nikolaos
The tour passes through the village of Agios Nikolaos, known for its lake.
Agios Nikolaos
Guests visit a family-run olive oil factory for about 30 minutes, tasting different qualities and varieties of olive oil and other local products.
30 min
Panagias Keras Church
A 10-minute stop outside Panagias Keras Church. Entry depends on opening days; if accessible, visitors can see 17th-century frescoes.
10 min
Kritza Village Walk
A 30-minute walk through the old village of Kritza, exploring its traditional streets and atmosphere.
30 min
Katharo Plataeu
A 30-minute stop at Katharo Plateau to enjoy views of both the Libyan Sea and the Aegean Sea.
30 min
Lassithi Plateau
Drive across Lassithi Plateau for 15 minutes to observe life at this 840-meter elevation.
15 min
Dikteon Cave
Guests can visit the entrance of Zeus Cave and explore inside for about 60 minutes. The cave features stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes, with walking and stairs involved.
60 min
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
A 20-minute stop to see the traditional windmills on Lassithi Plateau.
20 min
Malia
The tour passes through the tourist village of Malia on the return route.
Selinari
A 15-minute stop at the old monastery of Selinari, where guests may light a candle.
15 min
Krasi
A 15-minute visit to the small, ancient village of Krasi, known for its large, thousands-year-old plane tree.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza Village and Pottery Workshop Day Trip
by Adventure Crete
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.€198Overview
This full-day, seven-hour tour starts near Agios Nikolaos, passing the village and its well-known lake. The first stop is a family-run olive oil factory where guests taste several varieties of extra virgin olive oil and other local products. Next, there is a brief stop at Panagias Keras Church to view its 17th-century frescoes if the church is open. The tour continues with a 30-minute walk through Kritza village to observe traditional architecture and streets. Afterward, the group ascends to the Katharo Plateau, enjoying views of both the Libyan and Aegean Seas. The route then crosses the Lassithi Plateau, giving insight into life at 840 meters elevation. The main attraction is the visit to Zeus Cave (Dikteon Cave), where guests can explore caverns featuring stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes; this involves walking and stairs. A stop follows at the Lassithi windmills for about 20 minutes. On the return journey, the tour passes the tourist village of Malia and stops at the old monastery of Selinari, where guests may choose to light a candle. The final stop is in Krasi village to see its ancient plane tree. The tour includes a visit to a pottery workshop where craftsmen demonstrate traditional techniques. Transport is provided in air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery vehicles seating up to six guests. Bottled water and a traditional Cretan lunch with local wine are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Agios Nikolaos
The tour passes through the village of Agios Nikolaos, known for its lake.
Agios Nikolaos
Guests visit a family-run olive oil factory for about 30 minutes, tasting different qualities and varieties of olive oil and other local products.
30 min
Panagias Keras Church
A 10-minute stop outside Panagias Keras Church. Entry depends on opening days; if accessible, visitors can see 17th-century frescoes.
10 min
Kritza Village Walk
A 30-minute walk through the old village of Kritza, exploring its traditional streets and atmosphere.
30 min
Katharo Plataeu
A 30-minute stop at Katharo Plateau to enjoy views of both the Libyan Sea and the Aegean Sea.
30 min
Lassithi Plateau
Drive across Lassithi Plateau for 15 minutes to observe life at this 840-meter elevation.
15 min
Dikteon Cave
Guests can visit the entrance of Zeus Cave and explore inside for about 60 minutes. The cave features stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes, with walking and stairs involved.
60 min
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
A 20-minute stop to see the traditional windmills on Lassithi Plateau.
20 min
Malia
The tour passes through the tourist village of Malia on the return route.
Selinari
A 15-minute stop at the old monastery of Selinari, where guests may light a candle.
15 min
Krasi
A 15-minute visit to the small, ancient village of Krasi, known for its large, thousands-year-old plane tree.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.