Overview
This tour will let you explore many places at the Lassithi Plateau such us the mythical Cave of Zeus and the monastery of Vidiani. You will visit the traditional village of Krasi, where lays the oldest tree of Crete and later in the day you will attend an Olive Mill Farm where you will be guided around and learn more about the production of olive oil, olive soap and honey.
Last but not least, the day will end with a delicious local lunch that will be prepared for our group (not included in price) at the outdoor special area of the Ovive Mill Farm, with unique view to the Agean Sea and the Cretan Mountains.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for all our tour participants
In-vehicle air conditioning
Professional Driver
All fees and/or taxes
Tour Guide / Leader
Lunch
Cave of Zeus Entrance: 6€
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Heraklion
30 min
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
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Dikteon Cave
1 hour 50 min
Bus Drive to Dikteon Cave: 50'
We will visit the Cave of Zeus for about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
The mythical birth place of the king of gods Zeus, decorated with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. -
Monastery Vidiani
45 min
The bus drive from Zeus Cave to the Monastery of Vidiani is almost 10' where you can enjoy the views of cretan countryside. We will stop for a visit at the Monastery for about 25'.
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Krasi
20 min
Bus Drive to Krasi: 15 minutes.
The little traditional village Krasi with its beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest tree on Crete, for about 20'. -
2 hours
Lunch&guided tour at an Olive Mill Farm (bus drive to the Farm: 25 minutes).
There will be a big variety of traditional dishes made from local products of Crete, homemade wine and meats from the surrounding mountains. After lunch there will be guided tour around the Olive Mill Farm about olive oil production, olive soaps, ceramics, honey etc. -
Heraklion
1 hour
Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Road-trip to Lasithi: Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi, &Olive Mill Farm
Can I cancel Road-trip to Lasithi: Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi, &Olive Mill Farm for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10–11 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for all our tour participants
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide / Leader
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Cave of Zeus Entrance: 6€
Which places does it visit?
It visits Dikteon Cave, Monastery Vidiani, Krasi.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Polish, French.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Cretan Odyssey
